NTSB investigations
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 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 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 GAA19WA547Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28R · Sligo, IrelandThe government of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28R airplane that occurred on August 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ENG19WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Valencia, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane that occurred on August 5, 2019 operated by British Airways. The airplane was powered by two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 turbofan engines. During landing, it…NTSB CEN19LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Miami, FLThe flight instructor's and student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system for water contamination, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ANC19FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his impairment from alcohol consumption.NTSB GAA19CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Oakland, CAThe pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA19CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayse, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA483Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 24 · Paulden, AZThe pilot's distraction due to the environment, his failure to lower the landing gear, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing the glider, which resulted in impact with a utility box.NTSB GAA19CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Waco, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN19WA256Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185 · Upper Raft Lake, CanadaNTSB CEN19FA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310 · De Queen, ARA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA19WA195Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · El Alto, BoliviaThe government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Lyons, NEThe engine's low cylinder compression, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a subsequent dynamic rollover following landing on soft terrain.NTSB CEN19LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Saginaw, MIMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power.NTSB CEN19FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ontonagon, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR19WA234Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Korotasere, Cakaudrove, FijiOn August 2, 2019, about 1830 local time, a Robinson R44 Helicopter, DQ-HPT, impacted the ocean about 4 nautical miles east of Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji under unknown circumstances. The commercial pilot and two passengers are presumed to be fatally…NTSB GAA19CA484Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A 210 · Hume, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.NTSB GAA19CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Vandalia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.NTSB ERA19WA241Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 510 · Los Angeles, ChileThe government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 510 airplane that occurred on August 2, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19WA301Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206 · Guachochi, MexicoOn August 2, 2019, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna TU206G airplane, XB-FZN, impacted terrain near Guachochi, Mexico. The two people on board sustained fatal injuries. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…NTSB WPR19LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Novato, CAThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA19WA579Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationHughes 369 · Follebu, NorwayThe government of Norway has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a HUGHES 369 helicopter that occurred on August 01, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Norway's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA19CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC3C · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting crosswind wind conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with a ditch and runway light.NTSB GAA19CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC19LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas C 118A · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA473Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Fessenden, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Falcon, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in impact with a construction barrier before the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway closed for landing.NTSB WPR19WA206Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 47G · Limpopo Province, South AfricaOn July 30, 2019, about 0900 coordinated universal time, a Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter, ZS-HGY, impacted terrain following a total loss of engine power near Alldays, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously…NTSB WPR19LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Roundup, MTThe pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.NTSB GAA19CA475Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Avid Mark IV · Thompson Falls, MTThe student pilot's failure to go-around after a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB GAA19CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Cloquet, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA19CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA464Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB CEN19WA268Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35 · Senneterre, Quebec, CanadaNTSB CEN19LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairhope, ALFailure of the No. 3 exhaust valve and the subsequent loss of engine power due to engine operation with an excessively lean fuel mixture over a period of time.NTSB WPR19LA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Vernal, UTThe flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway.NTSB GAA19WA578Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Norrtalje, Stickhome, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on July 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR19WA208Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationVans RV6 · Williams Creek, AustraliaOn July 28, 2019, at 0537 coordinated universal time, a Van's RV-6A , registration VH-ANU, experienced a collapse of the nose landing gear, nosed over and came to rest near William Creek, Southern Australia. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and…NTSB WPR19LA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Eugene, ORThe left seat pilot’s failure to account for environmental conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA19CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to…NTSB GAA19CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and attain sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN19FA238Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA34 · Gainesville, TXThe pilots’ failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach with asymmetric engine power, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN19CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR19LA226Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fall City, WAThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain.NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the glider during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MDThe other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane while taxiing.NTSB GAA19CA457Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Dukedom, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.