NTSB investigations, PA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\" = 'PA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'PA' 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 BFO94LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Butler, PAThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC94FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Limerick, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that ice was properly removed from the airplane before flight, possibly due to impairment of judgment caused by a prescription drug (valium) that was not approved for use while flying. Factors related to the accident were: the…NTSB NYC94LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Warfordsburg, PAThe engine failure as a result of a main bearing shift and restricted lubrication, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Slatington, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB BFO94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bethel, PAthe pilot attempting visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot not maintaining clearance from objects/terrain.NTSB NYC94FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · White Mills, PAwas the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.NTSB NYC94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PAwas the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB BFO94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight preparations, planning and decisions. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB BFO94FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-301 · Butler, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor.NTSB BFO94LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Greentown, PAThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in attempting a go-around which resulted in an inflight collision with the trees. A related factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB NYC94LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Somerset, PAwas the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.NTSB BFO93LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottdale, PAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his delay in performing remedial action.NTSB BFO93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Eau Claire, PAThe separation of the number four cylinder on the airplane's left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB BFO93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSterner Super CAT · Cherryville, PAThe movement of a thumbscrew on the fuel filter system which resulted in fuel flow blockage and subsequent partial power loss. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB BFO93LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33A · Eighty Four, PAThe pilot's utilization of improper procedures for setting the altimeter which led to his misjudging altitude.NTSB BFO93LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Centre Hall, PAThe pilot misjudged his airspeed and altitude which resulted in the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resultng in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with the berm. A related factor was the location of the berm.NTSB NYC93LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. Factors were an embankment and the pilot not being able to abort the landing.NTSB NYC93LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to properly set the stabilator trim tab.NTSB NYC93LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Slattington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the proper touchdown point was not obtained.NTSB NYC93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PAFailure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.NTSB NYC93LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A rough uneven runway, and the pilot's diverted attention are contributing factors.NTSB BFO93FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around.NTSB BFO93LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · New Milford, PALoss of engine engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors related to the accident were the mice, which partially blocked fuel and air flow to the carburetor, and the lack of suitable terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO93LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PAThe excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB BFO93LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cuddy, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/touchdown. The proximity of the ravine and trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB BFO93LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Normalville, PAThe presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.NTSB NYC93LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and execute a proper flare. Lack of familiarity is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC93LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Glen Mills, PAAn improperly planned approach in which the flare was not attained, and which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC93LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAImproper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the side of the runway and striking trees.NTSB NYC93LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB BFO93LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Milroy, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors related to the accident include mountain obscuration and fog.NTSB BFO93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Reedsville, PATailwheel landing gear system components failing due to their worn condition resulting in the loss of ground steering capability. A factor in this accident was a gusting crosswind encountered during landing roll.NTSB BFO93LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150M · Tarentum, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment. The adverse weather condition and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors.NTSB BFO93LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Towanda, PAThe failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in loss of control in flight.NTSB BFO93IA070Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28-MK-0100 · Pittsburgh, PAThe improper installation of the spacers by the mechanic and the unclear information supplied from the manufacturer and operator regarding the installation of the spacers.NTSB BFO93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcmillin Fisher 404 · Wampum, PAThe overtorque of a safety wire on a plastic fuel line, causing the line to split.NTSB NYC93LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PAA forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB NYC93LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Murraysville, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total helicopter experience.NTSB NYC93LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dowingtown, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC93LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Doylestown, PAFailure of the pilot passenger to maintain adequate airspeed and the failure of the pilot in command to adequately supervise the flight.NTSB NYC93LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the lack of total experience.NTSB NYC93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilva Seawind 3000 · Coatesville, PAImproper adjustment setting of the propeller pitch change mechanism and/or propeller governor output pressure, which resulted in a loss of positive thrust and a forced landing.NTSB BFO93FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Revere, PAThe CFI failed to adequately supervise the operation. Related factors were dark night, lost/disorientation of the pilot, and her lack of experience in type of operation (night flying).NTSB BFO93LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Corry, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues due to the runway lights being obscured by the plowed snow, and failure of airport personnel to issue a…NTSB BFO93LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-7-102 · Philadelphia, PAAn encounter with turbulence during final approach. A factor related to the accident was that the flight attendant was not seated with a seat belt fastened.NTSB BFO93LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Cumberland, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB BFO93LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the snow covered runway that was not currently maintained. Contributing to the pilot's decision was the inadequate report of the runway's condition.NTSB BFO93LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Knoxville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to plow the runway adequately.NTSB BFO93FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Lemont, PAImproper inflight planning decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were darkness, adverse weather conditions, and high terrain.NTSB NYC93LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river.