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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 SEA95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Bend, ORseizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.NTSB SEA95FA170Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDornier DO 328-100 · Portland, ORinsufficiently defined information from the manufacturer and operator concerning the landing/taxi procedures.NTSB SEA95LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPederson Silhouette 1 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at an altitude inadequate for safe recovery.NTSB SEA95LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakeview, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while his attention was directed to reading his map. The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation of the aircraft contributed to the accident.NTSB SEA95LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24G · Nyssa, ORLock-up of the mechanical cable-actuated right wheel brake system, rendering directional control of the aircraft impossible. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind from the left during the landing.NTSB SEA95LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Meachem, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain condition.NTSB SEA95FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hubbard, ORThe failure of the maintenance personnel who rebuilt the aircraft to properly install the wing lower lift strut attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was the failure of another maintenance person to adequately inspect the aircraft for properly…NTSB SEA95LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · The Dalles, ORA partial loss of engine power due to one set of ignition points becoming loose during flight. Factors included the low altitude flight and maneuvering required to conduct the operation and the resulting lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Medford, ORAn unreliable fuel quantity gage and an inadequate preflight. The tall vegetation in the landing area was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick TH-1L · Umpqua, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a tree, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike on the tree which disabled the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident was the 150-foot-high rock bluff.NTSB SEA95FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · North Bend, ORThe pilot initiating flight into weather conditions beyond what he was capable of handling. The pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while hovering, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with terrain. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.NTSB SEA95LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's improper use of the aircraft brakes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around, which resulted in failure to attain the desired touchdown point on landing.NTSB SEA95LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Stayton, ORA power loss for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA95LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Nyssa, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.NTSB SEA95LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Timber, ORThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight during which he failed to notice the main rotor shipping block had not been removed, and the resultant restricted movement of the flight control system.NTSB SEA95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-4 · Prospect, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was wet grass.NTSB SEA95LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB SEA95LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Lake Oswego, ORThe pilot's improper touchdown on the surface of the water.NTSB SEA95LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Hillsboro, ORThe dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the practice hover autorotation to landing, and the flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing. Contributing to the accident…NTSB SEA95LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Portland, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the perimeter fence while landing. A factor was the heliport perimeter fence.NTSB SEA95FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Lakecreek, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the transmission lines.NTSB SEA95LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include icing conditions and the dark night light conditions.NTSB SEA95LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6G · Salem, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA95LA053Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruce Tifft Varieze · Tiller, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB SEA95LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and inadvertent use of the brakes.NTSB SEA95LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA95LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Salem, ORFuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.NTSB SEA95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Hillsboro, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · La Grande, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from higher terrain that was located near the airport. Factors related to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, false/incorrect indication of the NDB, failure of other personnel to properly issue a…NTSB SEA95LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.NTSB SEA95FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Klamath Falls, ORThe VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft.NTSB SEA95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the soft, wet airstrip, and a ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB SEA95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Albany, ORThe failure of the dual student to maintain a proper glidepath and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision.NTSB SEA95LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBony MB-1 · Madras, ORThe jamming of the rudder during due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed while attempting to take remedial action.NTSB SEA95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bend, ORThe failure of the landing gear downlock mechanism to engage due to undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Florence, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB SEA94FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Roseburg, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB SEA94LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA94LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320B · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB SEA94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Mcminnville, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.NTSB SEA94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Redmond, ORProper touchdown point was not attained. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.NTSB SEA94LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Nehalem, ORThe separation of the landing gear transmission assembly from its attach bracket rivets due to undetermined reasons. It was not possible for the landing gear to be locked down during the landing roll due to this separation.NTSB SEA94FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Butte Falls, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB SEA94LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Bend, ORImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.NTSB SEA94FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Seaside, ORInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43F · John Day, ORFailure of a turbine compressor wheel. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation/forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Pilot Rock, ORDirectional control was not maintained for undetermined reasons.