Final NTSB investigations
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 WHERE c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed' 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 WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 ERA24LA248Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GAThe failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.NTSB ERA24LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Southampton Township, NJThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low approach and subsequent go-around in turbulent wind conditions.NTSB CEN24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Gypsum, COThe failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB WPR24LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NMThe pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-55QT · Benton City, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low altitude operation.NTSB ERA24LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Terryville, CTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC24LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA167Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Modesto, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.NTSB ERA24LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Benton, NHAn encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in collision with trees.NTSB ERA24LA243Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEide Turner T-40A · Middleburg, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during climb out, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ERA24LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gilbertsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.NTSB CEN24LA209Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Hebron, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while landing in a field.NTSB ANC24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMorgan Edward L Edge X 582 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a collision with a hole during landing rollout.NTSB WPR24LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · San Diego, CAA partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB WPR24LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Hooper, UTThe inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThomas J Spencer RV-10 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA24LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRuth Hummingbird · New Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB ERA24LA242Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Danbury, NHThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA24LA240Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NCA total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA239Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · San Juan, PRA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder rocker shaft bosses from fatigue cracking.NTSB ERA24LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA24LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTemco/Lazier TT-1 · Laurel Hill, FLThe pilot’s delay in turning on the fuel tip tank transfer pumps after departure, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, engine flameout, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN24LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.NTSB CEN24LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Aitkin, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.NTSB ANC24LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Bethel, AKThe uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.NTSB ANC24LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC24LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.NTSB WPR24LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, TNA collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN24LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to use the carburetor heat during a descent that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC24LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJordan Harry James Sportsman 2+2 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR24LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBanes John Scott Kitfox Series 6 · Parowan, UTThe pilot’s inability to control the airplane during landing due to tailwheel assembly damage sustained during a previous shimmy event that occurred for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR24LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportOklahoma Fat Tire Flyers CCX-2000 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in aground loop.NTSB ERA24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA24LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Palmetto, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palmyra, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach.NTSB ANC24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HIThe flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.NTSB WPR24LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Forest Lake, MNThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.NTSB WPR24LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · McCall, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Oscoda, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.NTSB ANC24LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC24FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Richvale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a trailer located on the edge of the runway during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the location of the trailer on the side of the runway.NTSB WPR24LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing-Stearman PT-17 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNelson Lawrence K 601 HDS · Somerton, AZThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR24LA161Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Hildale, UTMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the EGT thermocouples, which resulted in catastrophic overtemperature of the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA232Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Citronelle, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest.NTSB CEN24LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Taylor, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an incorrect carburetor air inlet hose, which led to a reduction in air flow to the engine.NTSB ANC24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Knik, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Rome, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing.