NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 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 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 CEN17LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Wichita Falls, TXThe flight's encounter with adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control upon landing due to standing water and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR17LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · San Jose, CAMaintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the…NTSB GAA17CA443Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Berlin, MDThe ground crewman’s failure to visually check the runway before crossing it in a vehicle, which resulted in he and the vehicle being struck by the landing airplane.NTSB GAA17CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18S · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitchell Derryle V Rans S 7 Courier · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to take off from a lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206B · Sandy, ORThe pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Whaleyville, VAThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB DCA17WA158Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 777-236 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-236 airplane that occurred on July 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB CEN17WA289Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Culiacan, MexicoNTSB CEN17FA281Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Farmerville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver.NTSB WPR17LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Arbuckle, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR17FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportApplegate Panzl S331E · Apple Valley, CAA fatigue failure of the left aileron control rod end during aerobatic flight, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB GAA17CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRadford Darrel F Christen Eagle II · Atchison, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 · Denison, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA17CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR9 · Bode, IAThe pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.NTSB GAA17CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L 21B · Cartersville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA17WA343Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Ivano-Frankivsk, UkraineOn July 22, 2017, about 1305 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182, Ukrainian registration UR-ORV, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Ivano-Frankiivsk region, Ukraine. There were 5 people on board, of which 3 were seriously injured. The…NTSB ERA17LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKubassek David Zenith 601 · Aiken, SCThe failure of the nose landing gear’s (NLG) lower bearing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing, a runway excursion, and the NLG collapsing.NTSB DCA17WA161Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Newcastle, United KingdomThe UK AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing767 airplane that occurred on July 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the United Kingdom's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB CEN17LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Austin, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability…NTSB WPR17LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Van Nuys, CAAn improper repair of the right magneto's tachometer and governor signal wire, which failed during cruise flight and initiated a simultaneous malfunction of both the engine tachometer and governor control system, which resulted in erroneous and contradictory…NTSB GAA17CA574Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · New York, NYThe airplane’s encounter with boat wake and multiple swells during a water takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bozeman, MTThe flight instructor’s unstabilized autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA427Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L23 · Deatsville, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and power lines while landing.NTSB DCA17WA157Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-86J · Belfast, United KingdomThe United Kingdom AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-86J airplane that occurred on July 21, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the United Kingdom's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN17LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to the failure of the right brake seal.NTSB ANC17CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 2 · Dilllingham, AKThe pilot's failure to set the wing flaps to the "takeoff" position, which resulted in a longer-than-normal takeoff run and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA17WA259Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR20 · Santo Antonio do Leverger, BrazilOn July 20, 2017, at 1109 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR-20, Brazilian registration PR-PRF, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Santa Edwiges farm, near the municipality of Santo Antônio do Leveger, Mato…NTSB ERA17LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tamarac, FLThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA17CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB DCA17CA155Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Minneapolis, MNAn encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB CEN17LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanion Michael W Zodiac 601XL · Grady, ARThe loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a broken alternator wire.NTSB CEN17CA346Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Logan, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application flight.NTSB WPR17LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28C · Ontario, CAThe student pilot's mismanagement of the main rotor rpm, which resulted in low rotor rpm, a high descent rate, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Dean Grissom Grissom Pober Pixie · Louisburg, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Market, VAThe airplane’s collision with a deer during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportD & K Baby Belle · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during the approach to landing.NTSB ERA17LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164 · Marydel, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA17FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XLi Slsa · Towanda, PAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…NTSB ERA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Pemberton Twp, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN17WA279Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Piper J3C-65 · Laukaa, FinlandOn July 19, 2017, about 0903 coordinated universal time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, Finnish registration OH-PAD, was destroyed when it collided with the trees and terrain near Laukaa, Finland. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed a private…NTSB GAA17CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bowling Green, OHThe pilot’s and flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB GAA17CA424Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSalerno Kenneth G JR Kitfox Series 7 · Owyhee, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a rough, dirt airstrip.NTSB GAA17CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Lone Rock, WIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion during the aborted landing. Contributing to the improper landing flare was the student’s distraction by a deer…NTSB GAA17CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MIThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.NTSB DCA17WA160Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Wamena, IndonesiaThe KNKT of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 18, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA17WA159Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 422 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe BFU of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on July 18, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…