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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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 SEA96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Aurora, ORfailure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Sisters, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and…NTSB SEA96LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Coquille, ORthe pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a…NTSB SEA96LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Arock, ORthe pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight.NTSB SEA96LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corvallis, ORfailure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of sun glare during the landing, and the resultant degradation…NTSB SEA96LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related…NTSB SEA96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowers Bede BD-4 · Pacific City, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB SEA96LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Bend, ORThe pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLimes Challenger II · Redmond, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from an object (fence) in his approach path. The fence was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Harper, ORthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot became ill during the flight.NTSB SEA96LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6A · Molalla, ORthe pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon · Salem, ORloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to properly flare the aircraft during the emergency landing.NTSB SEA96IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO 328-100 · Eugene, ORdelamination of the wing de-icing boot, due to the boot reaching its life limit.NTSB SEA96LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · La Grande, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees after pulling up from an aerial application spray run.NTSB SEA96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Sunriver, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near the edge of the runway.NTSB SEA96LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Eugene, ORthe student pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB SEA96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Hillsboro, ORthe failure of the pilot to identify the unsuitable taxi area, and the failure of airport maintenance personnel to properly identify a construction area.NTSB SEA96LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332 · Portland, ORthe passenger's unsuccessful (improper) evacuation of the aircraft. The malfunctioning APU was a related factor in that it torched and produced smoke, due to a faulty fuel control unit and/or gearbox shutoff valve, thereby prompting an emergency evacuation of…NTSB SEA96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Estacada, ORloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB SEA96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hubbard, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.NTSB SEA96LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ashland, ORthe dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96TA046Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Lakeview, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain (snow covered, frozen lake). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attention being diverted to a perceived safety hazard, and lack of visual cues for pilot perception of…NTSB SEA96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Baker City, ORthe pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors.NTSB SEA96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.NTSB SEA96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Owyhee, ORthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.NTSB SEA96FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Netarts, ORa loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · John Day, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.NTSB SEA96LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Scotts Mills, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.NTSB SEA96LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-522 · Portland, ORAn unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent.NTSB SEA96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Dufer, ORA loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the evasive maneuver to avoid a ditch.NTSB SEA96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.NTSB SEA96FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Newport, ORthe pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to…NTSB SEA96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNord Stampe SV4C · Cottage Grove, ORA propeller blade separation due to inadequate material. The lack of a suitable area for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA96LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChard RV-3A · Forest Grove, ORThe pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.NTSB SEA96LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-6T · North Plains, ORFuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA96LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mulino, ORthe failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB SEA95LA224Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMacphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, ORthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA223Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.NTSB SEA95LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPietenpol AIR-CAMPER · Redmond, ORa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA211Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGift Challenger II · Scappoose, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. Although the aircraft recovery parachute had been activated, there was not enough time (or altitude) for it to fully deploy.NTSB SEA95LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Salem, ORA loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Corvallis, ORShearing of the right main landing gear shock strut retainer cap retaining pins.NTSB SEA95LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristol RV-6 · Grants Pass, ORa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sunriver, ORThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.NTSB SEA95LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Arock, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.NTSB SEA95LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Nyssa, ORthe pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.NTSB SEA95LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB SEA95LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Creswell, ORthe company mechanic's failure to properly fabricate a fuel line.