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 WPR14LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Biggs, CAThe assembler’s improper fabrication of a fuel line (hose) and the subsequent failure to verify that it was not occluded, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA14WA266Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210N · Sinop, BrazilOn May 13, 2014, about 1650 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-WHT, was substantially damaged while landing at Sinop Airport (SWSI), Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight…NTSB ERA14CA239Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC 65 · Summerville, GAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ENG14IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Sugar Land, TXThe probable cause of the uncontained No. 2 engine failure on the Raytheon Beechjet 400A was a yellow-crowned night-heron birdstrike that resulted in fan blade contact with the inlet case and rub induced excitation of a previously unidentified natural…NTSB DCA14CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD90 - 30 · Boston, MAthe captain's failure to verify the communications between himself and the tug operator, which resulted in him applying of brakes while the airplane was being pushed back from the gate by the tug with tow bar attached.NTSB ANC14RA051Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationExtra 300 - L · Fukushima City, JapanOn May 12, 2014, at 0115 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Extra 300L airplane, JA111L, operated by a private individual, experienced a loss of engine power followed by a forced landing near Fukushima City, Japan. The pilot and one passenger…NTSB ERA14CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSam R Peachey Just Aircraft Highla · Roxbury, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB ERA14CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper flap retraction during a short field takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft experiencing an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.NTSB DCA14WA095Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Bangkok, ThailandThe Aviation Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on 11 May, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN14CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Dowling, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.NTSB WPR14FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Page, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while on final approach to the runway. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined…NTSB ERA14WA247Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 140A · Cachoeira do Sul, BrazilOn May 10, 2014, at 2025 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 140A, Brazilian registration PT-AGS, experienced a loss of control and subsequently impacted terrain near Cachoeira do Su, Brazil. The two pilots onboard were fatally injured. The instructional…NTSB ERA14FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Hamilton Township, NJThe pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the death of the right front passenger was the inadequate occupant restraint.NTSB CEN14LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…NTSB CEN14LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPazmany PL 4 · Yates City, ILA loss of propeller thrust due to a failure of the reduction drive unit resulting from the improper installation of the unit. Contributing to the accident was a lack of documentation for the reduction drive unit installation.NTSB CEN14LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · San Antonio, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN14CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3 · Osage, ARThe pilot's repeated attempts to take off from an unimproved field with tall grass.NTSB ERA14LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing at night, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport signage. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of electrical power, which necessitated the pilot having to land without…NTSB ERA14LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Warrenton, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA14FA231Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle C-7 · Ruther Glen, VAThe pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.NTSB ERA14CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA238Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT6 - C · Roxbury, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with a power line.NTSB ERA14CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Deland, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane.NTSB DCA14WA114Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-400 · Panama City, PanamaThe Civil Aeronautical Authority of Panama (AAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on May 9, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN14LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525C · Columbus, OHThe flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limitation.NTSB CEN14CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorris Thomas Lee Stolp Strdstr SA300 · Lincoln, NEThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswinds in a tail wheel equipped airplane.NTSB DCA14WA115Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-400 · Kabul, AfghanistanThe Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on May 8, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ACAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR14FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 - F · Santa Clara, UTThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA14LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Covington, TNThe pilot’s improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN14LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Lancaster, OHFuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve.NTSB WPR14FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cody, WYThe non-instrument rated pilots’ decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR14CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 181 · Ho'olehua, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ENG14WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 - 223 · Melbourne, Australia, AustraliaOn May 6, 2014, at 10:52 am local time, an Airbus A330-223 performed a rejected takeoff at the Melbourne Aerodrome, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, due to the failure of the No. 2 engine (right), a Pratt & Whitney PW4168 turbofan. No injuries were reported.…NTSB CEN14LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKinsler Arthur Paul Kinsler Lancair/Mkii · Crivitz, WIThe improper installation of the hose fuel fitting, which resulted in the fitting becoming disconnected and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR14LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Rock Springs, WYMaintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 main bearing, the bearing shifting, and a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB CEN14LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.NTSB CEN14FA230Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Northglenn, COThe pilot's decision to operate the banner-tow flight below the minimum safe altitude specified by federal regulation, which likely limited his ability to recover from a potential loss of airspeed due to a gusting wind condition. Also causal was the pilot’s…NTSB WPR14LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report177mf Pitts Model 12 · Bluffdale, UTA complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence.NTSB WPR14FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Fairfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver due to his impairment by an over-the-counter antihistamine. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries were the pilot's lack of fire protective clothing,…NTSB ERA14LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 · Hamburg, NYWear in the left cabin door assembly parts, which resulted in the door partially opening in flight, dislodging from the lower door track assembly, and then separating from the helicopter.NTSB ERA14LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering shortly after takeoff, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with the ground.NTSB ERA14LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Advance, NCThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during a descent with reduced engine power while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Monroe, GAThe pilot's improper selection of an off-airport landing site and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an off airport landing.NTSB ANC14CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of local wind conditions.NTSB WPR14LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · El Monte, CAA partial loss of engine power during climbout due to a malfunctioning magneto and spark plugs.NTSB WPR14FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Tek Zuni · Aguila, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider after the tow cable separated prematurely due to an incomplete engagement of the cable in the control tow release system due to a missing spring.NTSB WPR14CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Murieta, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer off.NTSB ERA14WA221Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31 · Santander, ColombiaOn May 3, 2014, about 1500 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31, Canadian registration C-GSVM, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Santander, Colombia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The local survey flight departed…NTSB CEN14FA232Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Telluride, COThe failure of the power turbine thrust (No. 5) bearing due to overheating as a result of oil starvation, which led to the engine failure. Also causal to the accident was an undocumented repair to the gearbox cover oil delivery tube port during which an…NTSB CEN14CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Connersville, INThe pilot's inability to control the airplane while taxiing due to a strong crosswind condition.