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 GAA17CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB ERA17WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109A II · Varese, ItalyOn November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II, N109W, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. An Italian passenger was fatally injured and the Italian certificated pilot and Swiss passenger…NTSB CEN17LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Navajo · Daingerfield, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s unfamiliarity with the aircraft, which resulted in a loss of control during an unintentional takeoff.NTSB WPR17WA027Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Mount Windsor, AustraliaOn November 18, 2016, at 1244 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registration VH-ZNZ, collided with terrain near Mount Windsor, Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a post impact fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was…NTSB WPR17FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Moss Beach, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in…NTSB GAA17CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead…NTSB GAA17CA086Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ft. Myers, FLAn in-flight collision with a flock of birds.NTSB GAA17CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Destin, FLThe student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA17LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS126 · Moscow, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA17FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCurtiss JN4 · Williamson, GAThe in-flight failure of the propeller due to excessive engine vibration loads and the use of an incorrectly-sized propeller, which resulted in a fatigue crack of the leading edge strip. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate repair of the propeller…NTSB WPR17WA219Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Solomon, AustraliaOn November, 16, 2016, about 7:51, Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-LNH, landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, Solomon, Western Australia, following an engine failure. The flight crew of 2 and 11 passengers were not injured. The…NTSB WPR17FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Pukoo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night in rain, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA17LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLoofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJA collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system.NTSB ERA17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB ENG17WA025Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier BD700 1A11 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier Global Express BD700, which occurred on November 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB…NTSB WPR17WA022Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Winton, New ZealandOn November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor…NTSB GAA17CA082Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A315 · Winters, CAThe passenger's improper egress from the balloon basket, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB GAA17CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for the flight instructor to recover.NTSB CEN17WA040Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier BD 100-1A10 · Albrook, PanamaOn November 14, 2016, about 1630 eastern standard time, a Bombardier BD-100-1A10, N303CZ, experienced a runway excursion while landing at Albrook-Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (MPMG), Panama City, Panama. The airplane was registered to Delaware…NTSB ERA17LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.NTSB CEN17LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN17LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Pleasanton, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight.NTSB WPR17LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Taylor, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Stone Lake, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while in a hover and the helicopter’s subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB GAA17CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Conway, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB CEN17LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Coleman, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC17LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Bethel, AKA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from an oil cooler leak at a fractured brazed seam.NTSB ANC17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Yuma, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain helicopter control after its skid got caught on the landing pad while he was maneuvering the helicopter to land on it, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Payallup, WAThe airport’s failure to issue a NOTAM regarding the deployment of the traffic monitoring camera system before the accident, which resulted in the airplane striking the camera system during a short-field approach and landing.NTSB WPR17LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA17CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarter Richard L Buddy Baby Lakes · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Port Aransas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA17CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Concord, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17WA049Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Kingston, JamaicaOn November 18, 2016, about 1335 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, United Stated registration N101KA, operated by the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre, was destroyed when it impacted a building in Greenwich Farm, Kingston 13, Jamaica. The pilot and two…NTSB ERA17LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Snow Hill, NCThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's improper engine start procedure, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with a tree.NTSB DCA17WA029Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Kagoshima, JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on November 10, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ERA17LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Ormond Beach, FLA loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the flight controls that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Crescent City, FLAn abrupt pitch-up maneuver following a descent, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the right wing due to the overload failure of both the forward and aft right wing attachment brackets.NTSB DCA17WA030Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoThe Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…NTSB DCA17WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-476 · Bogota, ColombiaThe Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737-476 airplane that occurred on November 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the…NTSB GAA17CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salmon, IDThe airplane's encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.NTSB GAA17CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca L 3B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17WA178Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Metropolitana, ChileOn August 11, 2016, at 1312 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 210N, Chilean registration CC-LLH, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Metropolitana, Chile. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries.…NTSB ERA17LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hopkinton, RIThe pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA17CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Houlton, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.NTSB GAA17CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COAn in-flight collision with multiple birds.