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 WPR17LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Boulder City, NVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the manufacturer to reinstall the oil filter after it was removed for inspection, which led to coke pollution that obstructed the oil jet and resulted in the subsequent oil starvation of the axial compressor rear…NTSB WPR17FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJordan John RV7 · Arlington, AZThe inflight overstress separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder during flight which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was an inflight collision with a bird.NTSB GAA17CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Watertown, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Entiat, WAThe pilot’s failure to secure a loose item inside the cockpit that interfered with antitorque pedal control and led to a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB GAA17CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Ingleside, TXThe pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.NTSB ERA17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.NTSB ERA17CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Vinalhaven, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.NTSB GAA17CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare on a turf runway, which necessitated a go-around during which he failed to establish a climb.NTSB GAA17CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Roseburg, ORAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.NTSB GAA17CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which…NTSB GAA17CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Ukiah, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.NTSB CEN17WA243Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper L4 · Liberecký, CzechiaOn June 25, 2017, at 1200 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper L4, OM-M038, impacted terrain after takeoff from Hodkovice Airport (LKHD), Liberecký, Czech Republic. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger sustained…NTSB CEN17LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Grove, OKAn unporting of fuel in the right wing while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC17CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B2 · St. Michael, AKThe pilot’s inadequate supervision of the refueling process, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the helicopter’s fuel system from the fuel drum and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander Callair A 9 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.NTSB GAA17CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB GAA17CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Pendleton, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB ERA17LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the emergency checklist to restart the engine.NTSB ERA17FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems.NTSB CEN17LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, MOThe partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB WPR17LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Page, AZThe failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the…NTSB GAA17CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Doniphan, MOThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA17WA224Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 500 · Schinias Marathonas, GreeceOn June 23, 2017, about 0645 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 500E, Greek registration SX-HBB, was substantially damaged when it struck a power line and impacted terrain near Schinias Marathonas, Greece. The Greek certificated pilot and one…NTSB ERA17LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Dennis, WVThe unporting of fuel due to the helicopter's nose-up attitude during long line operations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA17LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321 · Atlanta, GAThe first officer's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight crew’s improper bounced landing recovery procedures.NTSB WPR17LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421B · Carlsbad, CAThe right main landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA17CA368Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus 2B · Bishop, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering over rising mountainous terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Portales, NMThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane under transmission lines while maneuvering at low altitude in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN17WA245Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 204 · Alpbach, AustriaNTSB GAA17CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of pitch control during the initial climb and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Matagorda, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an agricultural flight in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell UH1B · Williams, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires while maneuvering at a low altitude during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN17LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MNThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll and his subsequent inability to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The…NTSB GAA17CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended.NTSB GAA17CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-12 · Eugene, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN17WA237Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmateur Construction Kolb Firefly · Luffenhall, United KingdomOn June 20, 2017, about 0920 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Kolb Firefly ultralite, British registration G-CEPN, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Newell Lane, Luffenhall, Hertfordshire, England. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was…NTSB GAA17CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWard Christopher Barry RAI 6 · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s pitch control during rotation and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN17LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWells John L JR Stol CH 701 · Canon City, COFuel starvation due to the deterioration of a fuel hose.NTSB ANC17LA032Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the takeoff distance needed to depart the lake, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the water during a turn to avoid terrain, which resulted in impact with water.NTSB WPR17FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPrescot E. Wilkie RV-3 · Payette, IDThe in-flight failure of the left wing due to the owner's use of improper hardware and his improper assembly of the airplane, which reduced the strength of the left wing and resulted in its subsequent failure following a sharp pullup maneuver.NTSB CEN17LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Buffalo, OKThe separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered.NTSB CEN17LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65 CA · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller.NTSB ANC17LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to properly secure the external load, which resulted in the load shifting during flight, interference with the water rudder cable, and a subsequent loss of controlNTSB WPR17WA129Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAirparts NZ FU 24 Stallion · Bathurst, AustraliaNTSB WPR17WA127Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Ballina, Australia