NTSB investigations
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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"
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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 GAA25WA273Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech A45 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB ERA25LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA25LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-181 · Astatula, FLOn September 17, 2025 at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181 100i, N580JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Astatula, Florida. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of…NTSB DCA25WA342Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Madrid, SpainNTSB ANC25LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff, which resulted in a collision and ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.NTSB WPR25FA279Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBellanca 17-30A · Moriarty, NMOn September 16, 2025, about 1132 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N432DM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moriarty, New Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction was fatally injured and the flight instructor…NTSB GAA25WA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna P210 · Corumba, BrazilNTSB ERA25LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Lsa S R L Virus 912 LSA · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN25LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20K · Pearland, TXOn September 16, 2025, about 1040 central daylight time, a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, N305EP was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Pearland Regional Airport, Pearland, Texas. The pilot and certificated flight instructor were…NTSB CEN25LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.NTSB CEN25LA380Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Decatur, TXThe instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDavid Hunter Danchini CUB · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-225 · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot’s improper landing, which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to brief the proper landing procedure.NTSB GAA25WA257Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignVulcanair P68 · Antofagasta, ChileNTSB GAA25WA277Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Bibai City, JapanNTSB DCA25WA328Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Krakow, PolandNTSB ANC25LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St Mary's, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.NTSB WPR25LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBriseno Samuel Kolb Firefly · Cave Junction, ORThe non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Victorville, CAOn September 13, 2025, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N25WD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Victorville, California. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB GAA25WA280Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignDehavilland DHC-2 MK. 1 · St Theresa, CanadaNTSB ERA25LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS3 · New Castle, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the glider for landing, which resulted in an excessive descent rate during approach, and subsequent collision with trees short of the intended landing area.NTSB ERA25LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Williston, FLOn September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA379Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPegasus Quantum 15 · Bedford, INOn September 13, 2025, at 1625 eastern daylight time, a Pegasus Quantum 15 weight-shift controlled aircraft, N36TJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bedford, Indiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN25LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Lancaster, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN25LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Omaha, NEThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.NTSB ANC25LA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AKOn September 13, 2025, about 12:28 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M5-235C airplane, N343GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Point McKenzie, Alaska. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB WPR25LA278Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rocky Ridge, UTThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during an unusual attitude recovery, which resulted in a descent into terrain.NTSB WPR25FA277Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLawson Thomas O Lancair Super ES · Mount Hamilton, CAOn September 12, 2025, about 1421 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Super ES, N905ET, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Hamilton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB DCA25WA324Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-824 · Osaka, JapanNTSB DCA25LA323Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Port Orange, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during descent, which resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN25LA385Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver MX II · Rossville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction.NTSB CEN25LA384Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 210A · Gore Springs, MSOn September 12, 2025, about 1739 central daylight time, a Cessna 210A airplane, N911MC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gore Springs, Mississippi. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Graham Teenie Two · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight, which degraded its climb performance and led to a subsequent off airport landing.NTSB WPR25LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSchieber Cedric H CH801 · Jackpot, NVOn September 11, 2025, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith CH801, N801CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackpot, Navada. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was…NTSB WPR25LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hollister, CAThe pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA25WA256Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Montevideo, UruguayNTSB ERA25FA344Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHughes 369D · Jim Thorpe, PAOn September 11, 2025, about 1402 eastern daylight time, a Hughes (McDonnell Douglas) 369D helicopter, N5072F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The commercial pilot and line technician were fatally injured. The…NTSB DCA25WA338IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Lipjan, KosovoNTSB CEN25LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Racine, WIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN25LA375Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB GAA25WA290Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech 90 · Farrukabad, IndiaNTSB ERA25LA338Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell 206 · Monroe, GAOn September 10, 2025, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206, N992MR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Monroe, Geogia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB DCA25WA347Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Trelew, ArgentinaNTSB DCA25WA331Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Barquisimeto, VenezuelaNTSB DCA25WA327IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Sydney, AustraliaNTSB DCA25WA321Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-832 · Belize City, BelizeNTSB CEN25LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Akron, OHThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot.