NTSB investigations, MS
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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Query with SQL
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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 ERA15LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Iuka, MSA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Raymond, MSThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB GAA15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam D Durkee RV-6 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.NTSB ERA15LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-1 · Macon, MSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206 L-1 · Saucier, MSA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident fire damage.NTSB ERA15FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MSThe pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall from which he was…NTSB ERA15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MSThe failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…NTSB ERA15CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an object.NTSB ERA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 301FT · Winona, MSA loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA14LA392Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MSA total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA14LA389Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Wiggins, MSA loosening of the engine throttle cable from its support clamp during flight, which resulted in a loss of throttle control.NTSB ERA14LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Prentiss, MSA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14FA322Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-level, high angle-of-bank turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall.NTSB ERA14LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Houston, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA14CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the runway, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA14CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Port Gibson, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.NTSB ERA14LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Bay St Louis, MSA sudden fuel leak, which resulted in a postlanding fire; the origin of the leak could not be determined due to fire damage.NTSB ERA14LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarace Thomas Scott Kitfox II · Vicksburg, MSThe airplane’s low-level encounter with a downdraft that maximum engine power could not overcome.NTSB ERA14CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Tunica, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB ERA14CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Tylertown, MSThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in touchdown prior to the runway, a runway excursion down the right side of the runway, and a collision with an embankment.NTSB ERA14CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA14CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Madison, MSThe helicopter's collision with a black vulture during climb to cruise altitude.NTSB ERA13LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B2 · Canton, MSThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight with a low engine oil pressure warning light instead of landing immediately in accordance with the flight manual emergency checklist. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to…NTSB ERA13CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · McComb, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA13CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Meridian, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA13LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13LA281Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Newton, MSThe student pilot's failure to increase engine power during the descent for landing when instructed to do so by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in collision with a static wire. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA13LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Greenwood, MSA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA13IA192Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Meridian, MSThe failure of the main landing gear brake system’s antiskid system, which resulted in locked wheels during landing.NTSB ERA13CA147Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MSThe cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.NTSB ERA13LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX2 · Poplarville, MSThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to make the flight and his failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA13LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MSA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…NTSB ERA12CA588Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenrie Raymond Zenith CH 701 Stol · Ashland, MSThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA12LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Corinth, MSThe improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA12CA570Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.NTSB ERA12CA568Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Quitman, MSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA543Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Tillatoba, MSThe pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12CA531Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Lyman, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.NTSB ERA12FA433Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · New Site, MSThe pilot's decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ERA12CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12FA376Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft A36 · Macon, MSThe pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions and his reliance on datalink…NTSB ERA12CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Iuka, MSThe pilot's improper preflight planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ruleville, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorcraft Developement OH-58C · McComb, MSA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation at the Nos. 5 and 8 engine bearings, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB ERA12LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Olive Branch, MSFuel leaking from the left engine fuel strainer onto electrical connections after engine start, which resulted in a fire.NTSB ERA12CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hollandale, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA12LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Amory, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12IA169Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Jackson, MSThe separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.