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"
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 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 GAA19CA426Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T28 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl · Friday Creek, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB DCA19WA173Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bandung, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Elida, OHThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot not obtaining a weather…NTSB GAA19CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Nephi, UTThe pilot's insufficient rudder input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a hard landing.NTSB ENG19RA027Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS355 · Dryden, Ontario, CanadaThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Aerospatiale AS355 F2 rotorcraft that occurred on June 19, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB under the provisions…NTSB CEN19WA201Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28R · Pointe-A-Pitre, GuadeloupeNTSB WPR19FA175Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Two Harbors, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB DCA19WA174Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Birmingham, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlightstar FC-II · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10 · Yuba, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC135 · Cobleskill, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during takeoff from a confined area, which resulted in the helicopter rotors striking tree branches.NTSB GAA19CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Hewitt Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.NTSB GAA19CA361Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Aircraft Northeast Sport · Ledgedale, PAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in the precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA19CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT402 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a windmill tower while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA19LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over.NTSB ERA19FA196Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTrella T-21 · Endicott, NYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that…NTSB DCA19CA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Pittsburgh, PAa provisioning truck that impacted the airplane resulting in substantial damage.NTSB CEN19LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Key West, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the right-side tail boom mounting bolts which resulted in the failure of the bolts and an inflight separation of the tail rotor.NTSB WPR19FA173Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight.NTSB GAA19WA356Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPitts S2 · Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, CanadaNTSB GAA19CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR19LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Upland, CAThe total loss of engine power due to detonation within the No. 2 cylinder as a result of a lean fuel flow setting.NTSB WPR19FA172Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNanchang CJ6 · Porter Ranch, CAThe pilot’s continued flight into marginal visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA19CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lebanon, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot receiving instruction's improper cyclic control input during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover, and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice landings in tall grass in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA19LA197Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Crisfield, MDThe pilot's sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia while on final approach, which resulted in descent and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ENG19WA039Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAtr ATR42 · Manaus, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ATR 42-300 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19WA175Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Lagos, NigeriaThe government of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19CA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Newark, NJan improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKarns SKY Ranger · Hedgesville, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Huntsville, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.NTSB WPR19LA170Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames Experimental Cub · Stanley, IDOverstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.NTSB GAA19WA341Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Sailagouse, France, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on June 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.NTSB GAA19CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · San Benito, TXThe pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum allowable gross takeoff weight and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19WA342Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBRM Aero Bristell NG5 · Belan, IrelandThe government of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built BRM Aero Bristell NG5 airplane that occurred on June 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's…NTSB CEN19LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Kolb Twinstar TSP 1 · Hector, MNThe pilot’s operation of the airplane outside of the center of gravity limits, which resulted in an adverse aerodynamic condition and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect calculations of the airplane’s CG limits.NTSB CEN19LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Quinlan, TXThe pilot's decision to depart with minimal runway available and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in impact with trees due to a slow airspeed and settling effect during climb out.NTSB CEN19LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Hawkins, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC19WA025Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Yeosu, South KoreaThe government of Korea has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR20 airplane that occurred on June 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Korea's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR19LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Independence, ORFatigue failure of the right landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA19FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Maitland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19WA273Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAgustaWestland AW139 · Albarracín, SpainOn June 12, 2019, about 1330 local time, an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, EC-NEH, executed an emergency landing to an open field near Albarracín, Spain, for unknown reasons. The pilot and sole occupant sustained no injury, and the helicopter sustained…NTSB CEN19LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E90 · Greenville, TXThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear upper torque knee.NTSB CEN19FA164Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Henderson, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diminished reaction times and flying performance…