NTSB investigations, 2022
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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.
Cases, newest first
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2022 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2022 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 DCA23WA391IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Ciudad de la Costa, UruguayNTSB WPR23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGreg Hobbs Lightning · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while performing a slip maneuver on final approach. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach.NTSB ERA23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36 · Newport News, VAA left main landing gear tire rupture during takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB DCA23WA088IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brisbane, AustraliaNTSB DCA23WA083OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Rosario, Santa Fe, ArgentinaNTSB DCA23LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Denver, COThe flight’s encounter with mechanical turbulence.NTSB CEN23LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 45 · Batesville, ARThe crew’s failure to execute a go-around during the unstable approach and long landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA23WA035Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRotorway unk · Drummondville, CanadaNTSB CEN23FA050Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 170 · Gage, OKThe non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…NTSB WPR23LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Willow Spring, AZThe airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Long-EZ · Mountain Green, UTThe pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing.NTSB GAA23WA039Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCenterpoint Aerospace S-58T · Yang Yang, South KoreaNTSB GAA23WA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Kesova Gora, RussiaNTSB ERA23LA076Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics X1 · Trinity, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines and trees.NTSB ERA23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChilds Michael A Rotorway Exec 162-F · Titusville, FLA failure of the No. 4 exhaust valve spring retainer, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s visual flight below published altitude minimums, which resulted in collision with a powerline tower structure.NTSB CEN23LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Waco, TXThe nose landing gear retract arm separation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Guthrie, OKThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB ANC23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR23LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase II · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB ERA23LA072Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDaniel Anthony Proctor M24 Orion Plus · Suches, GAThe pilot's decision to take off from the runway midpoint with a tailwind, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB DCA23WA099Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Bangkok, ThailandNTSB DCA23WA075Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Breslau, CanadaNTSB CEN23FA046Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra EA300 · Wonder Lake, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent path to the runway after he became disorientated by sun glare while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN23FA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Mount Comfort, INThe uncommanded activation of the CAPS autopilot mode due to corrosion of the system’s electrical components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to identify the CAPS autopilot mode and promptly follow the procedures in the airplane flight…NTSB DCA23WA076Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Maiquetía, VenezuelaNTSB CEN23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Durango, COA complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB WPR23LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky UH-60A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the crewmembers of the second helicopter to maintain visual separation with the first helicopter while complying with the LC controller’s instruction to go around. Contributing to the accident were the nighttime conditions and the lack of a…NTSB WPR23FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CAAn inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369HS · Oxford, COThe designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172 · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine failure and low approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.NTSB ERA23FA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NCThe inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…NTSB ENG23WA010Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon SER D · Toluca, Mex, MexicoNTSB CEN23LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and overstress of the airframe during his recovery of the airplane.NTSB CEN23LA047Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSeace David A Gyroplane · Iredell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low-level maneuvering.NTSB GAA23WA040Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna P206D · La Familia, BelizeNTSB GAA23WA030Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 680 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesNTSB GAA23WA029Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · ForeignPiper PA-31-350 · Medellin, ColombiaNTSB ERA23LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB DCA23WA074Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Maturin, VenezuelaNTSB DCA23WA070Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Paris, FranceNTSB DCA23LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320 · Red Oak, IAMultiple bird strikes during descent.NTSB CEN23LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saint Joseph, MOThe pilot lost control of the airplane while on the ground due to temporary incapacitation.NTSB CEN23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Cypress, TXFailure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB ANC23LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB GAA23WA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Richmond, AustraliaNTSB ERA23FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NCContamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…NTSB CEN23LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Searcy, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.NTSB WPR23LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Las Vegas, NVThe student helicopter pilot’s failure to follow the tower controller’s landing instructions, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR23FA034Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportTextron 208B · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s improper recovery following a departure from controlled flight after an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an exceedance of airspeed limitations, airframe overstress, and a subsequent inflight breakup.