NTSB investigations, WY
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\" = 'WY' 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" = 'WY' 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 GAA17CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Powell, WYThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRitter John I S D S C · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN17LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Douglas, WYThe pilot's inability to control the helicopter's descent after encountering a sudden wind shift to a tailwind while performing a near maximum gross weight landing at a high density altitude.NTSB GAA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBender Joseph KIT Rotoway · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter in gusting wind and high-density altitude conditions and his positioning of the helicopter such that it resulted in a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of…NTSB GAA17CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s decision to land with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated capability, which resulted in the airplane banking left and the wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA17CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Wheatland, WYThe flight instructor’s incorrect compensation for the gusting crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA18 · Basin, WYThe pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStamper RV-10 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the opening of the gull-wing cabin door during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low…NTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hanna, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions.NTSB CEN16LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12D · Cokeville, WYFailure of the control rotor cuff due to fatigue.NTSB CEN16LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA 5 · Cheyenne, WYThe airplane’s encounter with low-level wind shear during takeoff, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA16CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Saratoga, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.NTSB WPR16FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Alpine, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR16FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK 52 · Alpine, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.NTSB CEN16LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Sheridan, WYThe loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA15CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7-235C · Kemmerer, WYA hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.NTSB GAA15CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN15LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…NTSB CEN15LA387Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper preflight performance planning, which resulted in a hard landing due to low rotor rpm while operating near maximum gross weight in high density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN15LA403Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Big Piney, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airplane's encounter with a downdraft.NTSB CEN15LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Rozet, WYThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15FA310Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM (L-16A) · Auburn, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15FA307Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Cody, WYThe pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.NTSB GAA15CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Saratoga, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.NTSB CEN15LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Casper, WYThe improper repair of the carburetor heat cable sheath to clamp joint, which prevented the proper operation of the carburetor heat and resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.NTSB GAA15LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpaulding Errol Rans S 7 Courier · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB GAA15CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 - B · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR15LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcholland Glastar · Sheridan, WYA loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 - N · Jeffrey, WYThe pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB WPR14FA382Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff in dark, night conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into terrain due to the lack of ground references or natural horizon.NTSB WPR14CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.NTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.NTSB WPR14LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WYThe fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.NTSB WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR14FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cody, WYThe non-instrument rated pilots’ decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR14LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Rock Springs, WYMaintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 main bearing, the bearing shifting, and a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB WPR14CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Wheatland, WYThe front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.NTSB DCA14LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kaycee, WYan encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB WPR14CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1B · LaGrange, WYThe pilot's decision to land on a rough surface with hidden obstructions (holes).NTSB WPR14CA013Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cody, WYA loss of engine power during climb to cruise for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination.NTSB WPR13FA405Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKamtz RV-7A · Jackson Hole, WYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for the…NTSB WPR13CA381Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Meeteetse, WYThe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.NTSB WPR13CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCharles Peet Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB WPR13CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR13CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarland Avipro Bearhawk · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff.NTSB WPR13CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.NTSB WPR13LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Wheatland, WYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.