NTSB investigations, MN
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI91LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Faribault, MNCompensation for wind conditions was not attained by the pilot resulting in loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.NTSB CHI91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI91LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Hawley, MNInattentiveness of both the flight instructor and the student pilot, and failure to use carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident is the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI91DER06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial apllication operations.NTSB CHI91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNBecause of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.NTSB CHI91LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Eagle Bend, MNThe pilot in command's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. Factors contributing to this accident were an unreliable airspeed indicator and the pilot's decision to operate with this known deficiency.NTSB CHI91DER07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Breckentidge, MNThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action during the attempted climb out. A related factor is the premature lift off.NTSB CHI91DER05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Lasalle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. A related factor is the pilot's misjudged altitude above the crop.NTSB CHI91DER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca Eagle DW-1 · Hector, MNThe loss of engine power due to the total failure of a connecting rod. Related factors are the low maneuvering altitude and the unsuitable (muddy) terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI91TL#04Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes TH-55A · Roseau, MNNTSB CHI91LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Albany, MNThe cfi's failure to take timely and proper remedial action when the student pilot lost directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident are the tall grass edging the runway, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI91LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cambridge, MNPartial loss of engine power due to improper use of carburetor heat and a stall encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Cottage Grove, MNThe pilot in command's improper pre flight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI91LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Mankato, MNPartial loss of engine power due to an unlocked engine primer. Factors related to the accident were that the pre takeoff check list was not followed by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI91LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Monticello, MNThe pilot in command's (CFI) delayed remedial action. Related factors are the gusty crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI91LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe student pilot's improper flare of the airplane and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control during the recovery. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI91LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver U-6A · Oak Island, MNUnsuitable terrain was selected by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the terrain/runway was composed of weak ice.NTSB CHI91DER02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPaulbicke Bede 5B · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.NTSB CHI91FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Prior Lake, MNFailure to maintain airspeed while executing a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI91LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Grand Marais, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors.NTSB CHI91LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Morgan, MNA guy wire was struck on takeoff because of inadequate clearance. Factors related to the accident were poor planning/decision by the pilot and over confidence in personal ability.NTSB CHI91FA108Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MNImproper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.NTSB CHI91LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Forest Lake, MNAn aborted landing not performed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a runway that was wet and ice covered.NTSB CHI91LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · North Mankato, MNThe fatique failure of the tail boom support strut attachment cluster and the improper inspection of the cluster attachment.NTSB CHI91LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, MNInadequate compensation or wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are lack of total experience, and the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI91LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Erskine, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. A factor was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI91IA078Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-251 · St. Paul, MNThe partial failure of the airplane's auxiliary power unit, and the inadequate component produced by the manufacturer.NTSB CHI91LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · St. Cloud, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during acceleration for takeoff.NTSB CHI91LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bemidji, MNThe pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane.NTSB CHI91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Austin, MNThe pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.NTSB CHI91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lindstrom, MNLeft engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crookston, MNA poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-18 · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB CHI91DER01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · South St. Paul, MNThe inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.NTSB CHI90LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.NTSB CHI90LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garrison, MNInadequate inspection of the aircraft.NTSB CHI90FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pine City, MNThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB CHI90FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · St Paul, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MNEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.NTSB CHI90LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hawley, MNThe failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence.NTSB CHI90LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 95 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper inflight decision and his improper execution of the chosen emergency procedure.NTSB CHI90DER05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.NTSB CHI90DER04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBD 4- Francisco BD-4 · Rosemount, MNFailure of the manufacturer (amateur built) to design fuel system adequately to prevent vapor lock in fuel line.NTSB CHI90DER03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Coon Rapids, MNThe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and misjudgement of his fuel supply.NTSB CHI90LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Graceton, MNVso airspeed not maintained and stall encountered by the pilot in command/cfi.NTSB CHI90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI90DER02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Mayer, MNUndeterminedNTSB CHI90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moorhead, MNThe pilot's poor in-flight planning and fuel system monitoring, and his failure to maintain directional control during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI90LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MNUndetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI90FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MNPoor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.