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"
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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 ERA15CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB CEN15LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lowell, MIThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.NTSB CEN15LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Shipshewana, INThe total loss of engine power due to impact ice obstructing the primary air induction system, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to operate the alternate air control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of knowledge about…NTSB WPR15LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare and loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN15WA148Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-24-260 · Rechberghausen, GermanyOn January 18, 2015, about 1455 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, German registration D-EERZ, collided with a house near Rechberghausen, Germany. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The accident…NTSB WPR15LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ualapue, HIA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB CEN15WA120Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 - L1 · Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, GuatemalaOn January 17, 2015, about 1545 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, TG-GOL, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The accident…NTSB CEN15LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lonoke county, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR15LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate instrument scan during cruise flight, which resulted in his failure to notice a loss of engine oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the oil pressure transducer supply line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a…NTSB ERA15FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA15FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · New Castle, PAPilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBaker Bobby J Safari · The Woodlands, TXAn in-flight separation of the helicopter’s horizontal stabilizer due to undetected fatigue cracking of the stabilizer spar, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA15CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Stow, MAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.NTSB CEN15LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an…NTSB ERA15WA108Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188B · Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, BrazilOn January 14, 2015, about 1050 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFH, was substantially damaged when it collided with a utility pole during an aerial application flight near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil. The foreign…NTSB ERA15FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to…NTSB ERA15CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportShannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…NTSB CEN15WA110Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream G200 · Luton, United Kingdom, United KingdomOn January 14, 2015, about 2127 universal time (UTC), a Spanish registered Gulfstream G200, EC-KRN, sustained minor damage during landing at London Luton Airport, Luton, United Kingdom. The pilot, copilot, and six passengers were not injured. The four main…NTSB CEN15LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Dodge City, KSThe loss of engine power on approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and inspection.NTSB DCA15WA094Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream GV - SP G550 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaThe Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a GULFSTREAM GV-SP G550 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAD of Hong Kong's investigation…NTSB DCA15WA074Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 - 406 · Novosibirisk, RussiaThe Republic of South Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ARAIB in…NTSB DCA15WA053Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationHal Dhruv · Guayaquil, EcuadorThe Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a HAL Dhruvhelicopter, which occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist.All investigative information will be released…NTSB ERA15CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Deland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and decision to land in an area with known convective wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR15LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN15FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28RT-201T · Brighton, COThe pilot's intentional descent into the terrain.NTSB WPR15LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15WA112Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-710C · Luziania, BrazilOn January 10, 2015, about 2105 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NAB, was substantially damaged when it impacted a residence, after experiencing a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff from the…NTSB ERA15WA104Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 - II · Santa Monica, BrazilOn January 10, 2015, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-HPR, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with wires and terrain during cruise flight in Santa Monica, Parana, Brazil. There was a post-crash…NTSB ERA15LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.NTSB ERA15FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Catano, PRThe student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the helicopter’s uncontrolled descent to the water. Contributing to the accident was the student’s distraction with other aircraft operating…NTSB DCA15WA049Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Accra, GhanaNTSB CEN15LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons USA 120A · Peru, INThe hard landing due to a higher-than-forecast surface wind, which resulted in a serious neck injury to the pilot.NTSB WPR15FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UTThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…NTSB WPR15FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which…NTSB CEN15LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pontiac, ILThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.NTSB CEN15LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sullivan, MOThe loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing.NTSB ERA15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, METhe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.NTSB ENG15RA030Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPac 750XL - NO Series · Taupo, New Zealand, New ZealandOn 7 January 2015, a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL airplane, registration No. ZK-SDT, while performing commercial skydiving operations, experienced an engine failure while climbing through approximately 3000 feet, after take-off from Taupo Aerodrome in the…NTSB ERA15LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Norfolk, VAThe engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB ERA15LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Long View, NCThe improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN15LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Llano, TXThe pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN15CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurton Calidus · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain that was along the planned route of flight.NTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR15CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR15CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 A33 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN15LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Parker City, INThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR15CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF F5C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.