NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 WPR18LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZThe inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.NTSB GAA18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMotley Gary W Zenith CH750 Cruzer · Louviers, COThe engine’s excessive cylinder head temperatures and the subsequent seizing of the engine, which resulted from an engine control unit that caused the engine’s fuel-air mixture to be too lean.NTSB GAA18CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN18LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Midland, TXThe improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.NTSB CEN18LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…NTSB WPR18LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Odessa, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDoshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…NTSB ERA18LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-220T · Ebensburg, PAThe pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane with a known oil leak, which led to a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which led to his attempted go-around and…NTSB ERA18LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Clearwater, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC18LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oloh, MSA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust).NTSB GAA18CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.NTSB GAA18CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKarpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.NTSB GAA18CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Caldwell, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA18CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.NTSB DCA18WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Latvia, LatviaThe Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of Latvia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR18WA086Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft 390 · Germiston, South AfricaOn November 22, 2017, at 1423 coordinated universal time, a Hawker Premier Jet airplane, registration ZS-CBI, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The…NTSB GAA18CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 300 · Woodlawn, VAThe pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.NTSB ERA18LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Presque Isle, METhe in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing.NTSB DCA18WA038Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Foz do Iguacu County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN18WA046Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, MexicoOn November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his…NTSB CEN18LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutten Phil J Pietenpol · De Kalb, ILThe pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB CEN18LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN18LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Dickinson, NDThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Pittsford, VTThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB GAA18CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · El Dorado, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR18FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact.NTSB GAA18CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA18WA047Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Jauja, PeruThe Peruvian Board of Aviation Accidents Investigation (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB CEN18LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 CD · Aurora, COThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot's failure to identify the pump's failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles.NTSB CEN18FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN18FA033Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Stuttgart, ARAn in-flight loss of control due to bird strikes.NTSB WPR18LA034Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · San Jose, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the…NTSB GAA18CA054Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL Sport · Point Mugu, CAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires.NTSB GAA18CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohn Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chico, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA18WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Guayaquil, EcuadorThe government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA18CA074Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Los Angeles, CAThe provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.NTSB ANC18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18WA038Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell Helicopter 206B · Emerald Aerodrome, AustraliaOn November 18, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-SDZ, rolled over following a precautionary landing near Emerald Aerodrome, Middlemount, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter, which was equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250…NTSB ERA18LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bladenboro, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.NTSB WPR18LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CAA loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.NTSB ERA18LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B 55 · Statesville, NCA total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHomer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pompano, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB GAA18CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Melborne, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.