NTSB investigations, LA
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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 CEN21LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer TH55A/269A · Monroe, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during landing which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN21FA230Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSub-Sonex JSX-2 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while performing aerobatics, resulting in the airplane’s impact into a lake. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude.NTSB CEN21LA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502A · Clayton, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control resulting in an aerodynamic stall while executing a steep turnaround during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN21LA204Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Duson, LAThe uncertified pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter when encountering a wind gust while hovering to land.NTSB CEN21LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58 · Greensburg, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN21LA121Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hackberry, LAThe flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA113Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Newellton, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA089Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bossier City, LAThe student pilot’s decision to conduct a flight during night instrument meteorological conditions and his loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s use of an amphetamine and his attention…NTSB CEN21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Elton, LAThe loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Gilliam, LAThe non-instrument rated pilot’s encounter with poor weather conditions resulting in his performing a precautionary landing to a cornfield and subsequently nosing over.NTSB CEN21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust SuperSTOL · Edgard, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN21FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182 · Houma, LAImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN20CA411Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marksville, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA386Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Crowley, LAThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined.NTSB CEN20LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LALoss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot.NTSB CEN20LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Venice, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Welsh, LAA partial loss of engine power while in flight due to corrosion of engine components, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado · Marksville, LAThe student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA220Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Sulfer, LAA loss of directional control as a result of a fractured landing gear attach bracket.NTSB CEN20LA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pineville, LAThe airplane’s inability to gain sufficient airspeed after takeoff due to it being at or over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at or over its maximum…NTSB CEN20CA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Bunkie, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN20CA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Houma, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle during landing.NTSB CEN20CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Mamou, LAThe airplane's encounter with a sunken area during takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne and impacting a tree and then terrain.NTSB CEN20LA131Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBower Challenger II · Lettsworth, LAThe owner/pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to his lack of training and experience, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN20CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN20CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Bunkie, LAThe pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel before landing, which resulted in his loss of directional control during the landing roll, a runway excursion onto soft ground, and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN20FA075Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Chatham, LAThe pilot’s encounter with icing in-flight, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB DCA20CA058Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · New Orleans, LAan encounter with convectively induced turbulence while overflying an area of known convective activity.NTSB CEN20MA044Accident · 5 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN20CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during an aborted landing with a left quartering, gusting headwind, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB DCA20CA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB 135KL · Alexandria, LAan encounter with convectively induced turbulence while overflying an area of known convective activity.NTSB CEN20LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA20CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's fixation on the instrument panel, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA19CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Pollock, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN19TA310Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportChampion 7KCAB · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.NTSB CEN19FA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna U206 · Hopedale, LAThe controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN19FA270Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPitts S2 · New Orleans, LAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a telephone pole during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN19LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Reeves, LAThe pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged.NTSB CEN19TA196Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.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…NTSB WPR19LA112Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Morganza, LAA loss of aircraft control due to the separation of the elevator pushrod attachment bolt.NTSB CEN19LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Prairieville, LAInstallation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with…NTSB CEN19LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN19LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L19 · Milton, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19FA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's loss of control during cruise flight as a result of spatial disorientation while operating the helicopter in close proximity to terrain in marginal meteorological conditions.