NTSB investigations, 2008
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 CEN09WA074Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Saint-Marc, HaitiNTSB CEN09CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.NTSB WPR09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Camas, WAA loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.NTSB ERA09FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RIThe pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA09CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bedford, MAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing.NTSB ERA09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB WPR09LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atwater, CAThe second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.NTSB ERA09IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDeHavilland DHC-8-311 · Philadelphia, PAThe mechanical overload of the nosewheel steering links for undetermined reasons, which resulted in nose landing gear rotation and its subsequent wedging within the wheel well structure.NTSB ERA09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds.NTSB CEN09WA065Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, FranceNTSB CEN09WA063Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway · Lingen, GermanyThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. Any further information may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (BFU) Herman-Blenk Strasse 16 38108…NTSB CEN09TA060Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Quitman, ARThe pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Downers Grove, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, cocaine, and over-the-counter and prescription medications.NTSB CEN09CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB ANC09WA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationGrumman G-21A · Vancouver, CanadaOn November 16, 2008, about 1030 pacific standard time, a Grumman G-21A airplane, Canadian registration C-FPCK, collided with tree-covered terrain about 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Impact forces and a postimpact fire destroyed…NTSB CEN09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Daniel T Cozy · Monte Vista, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech K35 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist and the distraction caused by the discussion with the passenger.NTSB ERA09LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5B · Naples, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly the published instrument approach and his subsequent failure to…NTSB ERA09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSnow 600 · Nashville, TNThe failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CEN09CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.NTSB CEN09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.NTSB ANC09LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Napaskiak, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain while on an approach to land.NTSB ANC09LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions.NTSB WPR09FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.NTSB DCA09FA011Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MIThe lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.NTSB WPR09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 680 · Los Angeles, CAFailure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane.NTSB WPR09CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · White Swan, WACollision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · San Juan, PRThe detachment of the forward left servo control tube upper rod end attachment bolt during a hover due to separation of its retaining nut for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Boynton Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.NTSB ERA09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Groton, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Basalt, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight.NTSB CEN09LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB CEN09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.NTSB WPR09CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09WA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Turriaco, ItalyOn November 10, 2008, at 1824 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR22, German registration D-EPRM, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Turriaco, Italy. The Italian certificated private pilot was seriously injured and the three passengers…NTSB ERA09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB DCA09RA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing · Ciampino, ItalyaNTSB WPR09FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32S-300 · Forest Falls, CAThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA09CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.NTSB ERA09CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRandall Amanda Rotorway · Middletown, DEThe student pilot’s excessive use of cyclic during the engine run-up. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of overall experience and the gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN09IA057Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Lubbock, TXAn unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear.NTSB WPR09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and, his failure to properly secure the aircraft as he left the cockpit with the engine operating, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and colliding with a fence and terrain.NTSB CEN09LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC09CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR09WA042Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31-350 · Bathurst, Australia, AustraliaOn November 7, 2008, approximately 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Australian registration VH-OPC, shortly after take-off, collided with terrain about three nautical miles north of the Bathurst Airport, New South Wales, Australia.…NTSB WPR09LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Globe · Wallace, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR09IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Salt Lake City, UTThe tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation.