NTSB investigations, ME
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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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ME' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ME' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 MIA08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGT Ultralights Airborne Edge X · Franklin, METhe pilot's improper decision to perform low-altitude maneuvers and his failure to maintain clearance from the surface of the bay. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB NYC08LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rockland, METhe non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.NTSB NYC08FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, METhe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.NTSB NYC08CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeldeberg Design Blue Heron Marathon · Avon, METhe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an area that was not a designated runway, and his failure to maintain clearance of trees.NTSB NYC08CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Millinocket, METhe pilot’s failure to properly monitor fuel consumption during the flight.NTSB NYC08FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB NYC08CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lincoln, METhe pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.NTSB MIA08MA051Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · West Gardiner, METhe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB MIA08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Ellsworth, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB DFW08LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lebanon, MEFailure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC08LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rangeley, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ATL07LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Lovell, METhe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.NTSB MIA07LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDennis M. Durgin Junior Ace · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC07CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Matincus Island, MEAn evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC07CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Machias, METhe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB MIA07CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172-M · Oxford, METhe student pilot's failure to maintain a climb during a go-around resulting in collision with an embankment.NTSB NYC07CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Ashland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covered lake.NTSB NYC07LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.NTSB NYC06LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orient, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC06IA226Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 206F · Matinicus Islnd, MEAn engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start.NTSB NYC06LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, MEA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC06FA154Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, METhe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB NYC06CA146Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTheordore Jankowski Rans S-12 · Caribou, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a subsequent impact with trees. A factor in the accident was the unmowed area of vegetation.NTSB NYC06CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Turner, METhe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway undershoot, and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB NYC06CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Old Town, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.NTSB NYC06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sanford, METhe flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.NTSB NYC06LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Passadumkeag, METhe partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180F · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.NTSB NYC06LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC06CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Augusta, METhe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Seboeis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.NTSB NYC05LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon BE-390 · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB IAD05LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Rangeley, MEA malfunction of the yaw damper system due to fluid contamination. Factors in the accident were the air condition exhaust vent design and the design stress limits of the airplane were exceeded.NTSB IAD05CA134Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLamont Aventura II · Hope, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with water. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC05FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Winthrop, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB IAD05CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPresley RV-4 · Biddeford, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB IAD05CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-172G · Eustis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the aborted landing.NTSB NYC05IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Rockland, MEA loose elevator attachment, which resulted in a partial elevator binding during takeoff and uncommanded elevator movement during cruise.NTSB NYC05CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Portland, MEA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC05CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · China, METhe pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB IAD05IA004Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaven Industries S-60A · Auburn, METhe pilot's maneuver into a tree, which resulted in an inadvertent contact between a branch and a passenger.NTSB NYC05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eliot, METhe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC04LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Wiscasset, METhe failure of the oil filter adapter seal, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure, and subsequent catastrophic engine failure, and forced landing.NTSB IAD04CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Eliot, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB IAD04LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brownville Junc, METhe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.NTSB NYC04CA190Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Bar Harbor, METhe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD04IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · Fryeburg, METhe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD04LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Portland, MEFailure of the right main landing gear down-lock mechanism resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.