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 ERA16FA312Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Carrollton, GAThe failure of the Beech pilot to see and avoid the Diamond that was in front of and below his airplane on final approach and his use of an incorrect radio communication frequency for the airport.NTSB ENG16WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tarcoola, Australia, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-31HER which occurred on September 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN16FA361Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Chariton, IAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the…NTSB GAA16CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Wilson, ARThe pilot’s failure to adequately survey the area of operation and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA16CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16FA311Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S61 · Palm Bay, FLA dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.NTSB CEN16WA368Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Skopje, Macedonia, North MacedoniaOn September 6, 2016, about 1540 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T multi-engine airplane, serial number 34-8070170, German registry D-GLLW, was destroyed after impacting terrain while on an ILS approach to Runway 34 at Alexander the Great Airport (LWSK), Skopje,…NTSB CEN16WA367Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationUNknown Hummingbird 300LS · Rzeszow, PolandOn September 6, 2016, at 1125 UTC, an amateur built Hummingbird 300LS helicopter, Polish registration SP-YLN, caught fire during the on-ground cool down period following the first hovering flight of the helicopter after being built. The accident occurred at…NTSB CEN16WA357Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobin DR400 · Villanueva del Condado, SpainOn September 6, 2016, about 1420 hours coordinated universal time (UTC), a French manufactured Robin DR400-180 airplane, Spanish registration EC-KFG, impacted terrain neat Villanueva del Condado, Leon, Spain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The…NTSB GAA16CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Clemson, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high…NTSB GAA16CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT · Hondo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna atop a tower while maneuvering at a low altitude and the airplane’s subsequent impact with terrain during an attempted off-airport landing.NTSB ANC16WA064Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Fox Creek, CanadaOn September 5, 2016, about 1520 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GHHU, impacted terrain during an aerial survey flight subsequent to a power loss about 12 miles southwest of Fox Creek, Alberta, Canada. The helicopter…NTSB GAA16CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Benton, TNThe glider pilot's descent below the glidepath and the subsequent hard, off-airport landing.NTSB CEN16WA358Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Flatlands, CanadaOn September 4, 2016, about 1600 Atlantic Daylight Time, a Bell model 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GVJT, serial number 3492, collided with power lines during cruise flight before crashing into the Restigouche River near Flatlands, New Brunswick,…NTSB CEN16LA353Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton DR-1 · Plain City, OHA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN16LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Z90 · Morrill, NEThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inability to avoid contact with power lines.NTSB CEN16LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NMA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN16FA346Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Moss Hill, TXThe pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly reduced any margin for error.NTSB GAA16CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStropki Paul Outback · Dalton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA485Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDormaier Monte R Baby Great Lakes · Mazama, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M4 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for tailwind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Perris, CAThe pilot's inability to compensate for a dust devil during an aborted landing, which resulted in the left wing contacting the ground, a runway excursion, and the airplane coming to rest in a nose-down attitude.NTSB GAA16CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…NTSB ERA16FA309Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in continued flight into a thunderstorm and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN16LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MIThe improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…NTSB CEN16LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaggenmacher Bensen · Bryant, ARThe pilot’s loss of gyroplane control during an intentional high-speed pass, which resulted in the gyroplane porpoising and impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in an aircraft in which he had little…NTSB ANC16WA063Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B · Williams Lake, CanadaOn September 3, 2016, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-FWHF, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during a visual approach to landing about 58 miles east of Williams Lake, British Colombia, Canada.…NTSB WPR16LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter rescue net’s contact with a utility pole and serious injury to an occupant who fell from the rescue net. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB GAA16CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Delaware, OHThe student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind on landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN16FA344Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAves Douglas James RV 6 · Viborg, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent flat spin into terrain.NTSB GAA16CA487Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a developing sink hole during taxi on the ramp area.NTSB ERA16WA315Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · Sorriso, BrazilOn September 1, 2016, about 1905 coordinated universal time, a privately owned and operated Air Tractor AT-502B, Brazilian registration PR-SLV, experienced an in-flight loss of control and impacted terrain near Sorriso Municipality, State of Mato Grosso,…NTSB ERA16CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Rikers Island, NYThe pilot’s overcontrolling of the helicopter during an aborted slope landing from a hover, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike.NTSB CEN16WA371Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Bovec, SloveniaOn September 1, 2016, about 1545 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-161, Slovenia-registration S5-DES, was destroyed when it crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, Slovenia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated…NTSB WPR16FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…NTSB DCA16CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · International Waters, A1an inadvertent encounter with severe convective turbulence.NTSB CEN16LA350Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Upham, NDThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper aimpoint during landing due to reduced visibility from the setting sun.NTSB CEN16LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Hibbing, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in impact with terrain near the runway.NTSB CEN16FA341Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bentonville, ARThe pilot's failure to monitor and/or transmit his position over the uncontrolled airport's common traffic advisory frequency, and his decision to continue the takeoff when he observed conflicting traffic on the runway.NTSB ANC16FA061Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Russian Mission, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB GAA16CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta, UTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.NTSB GAA16CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Winchester, VAThe student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA16WA228Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · London, United KingdomThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on August 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…NTSB CEN16LA355Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Post Oak, MOA partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. Contributing to the loss of engine power was rust formation in the cylinders due to inactivity.