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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 SEA90LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA90LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman 4E · Burns, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Redmond, ORPilot did maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. The pilot was unable to adequately correct the situation before the airplane exited the runway and ground looped resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB SEA90LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to use the proper touchdown point for landing. The tailwind was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA90LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82A · White City, ORPilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.NTSB SEA90LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ashland, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning and decisions by allowing the airplane's speed to deteriorate to the point that the airplane stalled. The pilot could not fully correct the situation due to a loss of altitude and insufficient clearance from the terrain.NTSB SEA90FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Prairie City, ORUncontrolled spiralling descent that the pilot did not adequately recover from. The pilots lack of total experience in this type of operation and the dark night condition are a factor.NTSB SEA90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Sheridan, ORThe loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command.NTSB SEA90FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBurton Cavalier Model 2 · Grants Pass, ORFuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilots intentionally operating the aircraft with a known deficiency. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall/spin and uncontrolled descent.NTSB SEA90LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRansome Pitts Special S-1C · Troutdale, ORInadequate maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.NTSB SEA90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree.NTSB SEA90LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Sun River, ORThe pilot's failure to properly compensate for strong crosswinds during takeoff ground roll.NTSB SEA90FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Baker, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain.NTSB SEA90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Boring, ORCarburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Salem, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.NTSB SEA90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Stayton, ORThe maintenance personnel failed to record the previous flight time for the overrunning clutch on airworthiness certification documents when the assembly was overhauled. Also, causal to the accident was the operation of the aircraft by the operator for 175…NTSB SEA90LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Estacada, ORThe pilot misjudged clearance between her external load and the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction, improper maintenance and modification of the external load line/hook by the operator, failure of the pilot to jettison the…NTSB SEA90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hillsboro, ORFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor.NTSB SEA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, ORFuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCulloch J-2 · Scappoose, ORDelayed remedial action by the flight instructor and failure of the student to relinguish control. Factors include inadequate airspeed and an excessive descent rate.NTSB SEA90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Newberg, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.NTSB SEA90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · White City, ORThe pilot did not maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll and took inadequate remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident include terrain and the pilot's lack of total expereince.NTSB SEA90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Redmond, ORPoor inflight planning, and the pilot did not maintain a proper glide path on final approach, nor perform proper corrective action. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attention was diverted due to an open cabin door and the partial loss of…NTSB SEA89FA182Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bridal Veil, ORVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience,…NTSB SEA89FA183Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Diamond Lake, ORImproper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly…NTSB SEA89FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Nyssa, ORFailure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude before flying over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, rising/mountainous terrain, and probable impairment from a prescription drug.NTSB SEA89LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Portland, ORThe pilot's poor inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wake turbulence and remedial action not possible.NTSB SEA89LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Corvallis, ORStudent pilot's improper use of the collective control while performing hovering autorotations, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's actions, which resuled in hard landings. In addition, the engine mount was significantly weakened…NTSB SEA89FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cave Junction, ORThe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft due to the lack of recurrent training and recent experience which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a resultant stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over-confidence in his ability to attempt flight…NTSB SEA89LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot misjudging altitude and airspeed.NTSB SEA89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Jordan Valley, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (closed/rough runway), and the crosswind.NTSB SEA89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burns Junction, ORThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during takeoff.NTSB SEA89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Independence, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.NTSB SEA89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Sandy, ORThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around…NTSB SEA89FA154Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around after emerging from a fog bank on a short final which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the VFR approach in IMC conditions.NTSB SEA89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mulino, ORImproper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor.NTSB SEA89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mollala, ORPilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain.NTSB SEA89LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Osprey II · West Linn, ORThe pilot did not properly recover from a bounced water landing.NTSB SEA89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Hermiston, ORThe airport owners failure to mark a hidden hazard.NTSB SEA89LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.NTSB SEA89LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCushing C2 · John Day, ORThe pilot improperly changed the design of the airplane by elongating holes at the wing attachment. The change was not inspected by a qualified individual. As a result of the change, the wing separated at the spar.NTSB SEA89FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elgin, ORFailure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: quartering tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the aircraft.NTSB SEA89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,…NTSB SEA89LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Bensen B-8M · The Dalles, ORThe pilots poor judgement in attempting low level flight in a narrow valley during high wind conditions.NTSB SEA89LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chemult, ORImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a sudden altitude deviation, and his delay in initiating remedial action to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the downdrafts, high density altitude, the pilot…NTSB SEA89LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Prineville, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, resulting in the tail rotor impacting a road sign and subsequent loss of anti-torque control.NTSB SEA89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Bend, ORThe pilot allowed his attention to be diverted by a crosswind and failed to maintain clearance from trees on approach.NTSB SEA89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Hermiston, ORFailure and separation of the left main landing wheel.NTSB SEA89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed on final approach. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience.NTSB SEA89LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, ORImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel.