NTSB investigations, IN
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\" = 'IN' 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" = 'IN' 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 CEN21LA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStephens William E Quicksilver MXL-2 Sport · Mount Vernon, INThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an…NTSB CEN20LA407Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver MX II · Marengo, INA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane in conditions conducive to carburetor icing without a carburetor heating system, contrary to the engine manufacturer’s guidance.NTSB CEN20CA416Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lafayette, INThe separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.NTSB CEN20LA401Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Kokomo, INThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's failure to monitor aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control when a passenger inadvertently moved the control stick, and the pilot and other passenger's decision to unbuckle their restraints inflight.NTSB CEN20CA310Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Angola, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-level pass, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack that caused an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB CEN20LA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrantly B2B · Monrovia, INThe pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20CA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN20LA214Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Washington, INA high velocity descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20CA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRotorway Exec · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying a helicopter.NTSB CEN20LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Rensselaer, INThe non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.NTSB CEN20CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, INThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB CEN20FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportInnovator Mosquitto · North Manchester, INThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Evansville, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB GAA20CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S 58JT · Lebanon, INThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a tractor trailer during landing.NTSB CEN20FA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Kokomo, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.…NTSB GAA19CA571Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lafayette, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a tree during an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN19LA320Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hoagland, INA catastrophic engine failure and forced landing due to the separation of the No. 1 connecting rod as a result of migration of the connecting rod piston pin bushing. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance…NTSB CEN19LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Walkerton, INThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN19TA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3C · Russiaville, INThe pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing.NTSB CEN19LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188 · Knox, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN19LA223Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Elkhart, INAn inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Scout · Westfield, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and wing strike.NTSB CEN19FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRans S12 · Orleans, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB CEN19LA163Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGriff Challenger · Switz City, INA total loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the engine failure was the lack of an engine overhaul within the prescribed interval.NTSB GAA19CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Terre Haute, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor when told to do so while landing in gusting, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.NTSB GAA19CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Lafayette, INThe flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN19FA148Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna S550 · Greenfield, INThe pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA246Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Marion, INThe pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19FA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA34 · Anderson, INThe loss of left engine power due to an incorrectly adjusted fuel servo and the airplane's nose up trim which resulted in the airplane steep climb, loss of airspeed, and aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaminskas RTH Jungster 1 · Lebanon, INThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19FA084Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Goshen, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude for undetermined reasons during a practice circling approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN19LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 400 · Richmond, INThe flight crew's decision to continue an unstable approach under conditions that exceeded the airplane's landing performance capabilities, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CEN19FA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525 · Memphis, INThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN19FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Marion, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left…NTSB WPR19LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Indianapolis, INA total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark.NTSB ERA19LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Brownstown, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student…NTSB CEN18LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rushville, INLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN18LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knox, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFisher Celebrity · Patriot, INAn in-flight separation of the right wing due to upward and rearward bending that led to an overstress fracture. The reason for the upward and rearward bending could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · New Castle, INThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fill hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in the fill hose striking the tail rotor and the subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was inadequate…NTSB CEN18LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J · Franklin, INA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Arlington, INThe inflight separation of the upper transmission due to the thread failure of transmission housing attachment bolts, which were installed on the helicopter with thread damage from a prior installation.NTSB CEN18TA233Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Ferdinand, INThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN18LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control.