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"
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 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 ERA13CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Meridian, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13LA472Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Simmesport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control while maneuvering at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB CEN13CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Hermleigh, TXThe pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA13WA376Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Jundiai Municipality, BrazilOn August 3, 2013, at 1524 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech model 58, Brazilian registration PT-LKG, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a collision with terrain on approach to Jundiai Airport (SBJD), State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The…NTSB ERA13FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Conway, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…NTSB ERA13CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.NTSB CEN13LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WIThe improperly secured spark plug, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13FA456Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a positive climb rate during the initial climb in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN13CA458Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in crosswind conditions, and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the subsequent go-around attempt.NTSB WPR13CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Helena, MTThe flight instructor's delayed decision to instruct the pilot to abort the landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA13CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Eagle Bay, NYThe pilot's failure to set the engine throttle to full power during a go-around.NTSB DCA13WA169Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 377 · Leeds, United KingdomThe United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 airplane that occurred on August 02, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation…NTSB WPR13LA353Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeber GPA-2 · Brentwood, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · West Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an approach slope indicator system component.NTSB CEN13CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman A75 · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR13LA351Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStribling RV4 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · New Bedford, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land in the displaced threshold, resulting in a collision with the approach lighting system.NTSB ENG13WA035Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · ChinaThe Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) of Russia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747-8F airplane. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to the FATA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of…NTSB DCA13WA135Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Surat Thani, ThailandThe Thailand Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 airplane that occurred on July 31, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TCAA's investigation under the…NTSB DCA13WA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Batopilas, MexicoNTSB CEN13WA578Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR20 · Poncins, FranceOn July 31, 2013, about 1420 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR-20 airplane, F-HCPT, impacted terrain near Poncins, France. The two occupants were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Any further…NTSB CEN13LA454Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.NTSB CEN13CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR13LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Billings, MTThe pilots’ inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA13LA346Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s limitations and guidance regarding flaperons usage at low altitude and in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR13WA350Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Guangdong Province, China, ChinaOn July 29, 2013 about 0710 Beijing time, a Robinson R22, B-7036, crashed in the Guangdong Province of China. The helicopter was operated as an instructional flight by Guangzhou Suilian Helicopter Aviation. The helicopter was substantially damaged and both…NTSB WPR13LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's failure to properly secure himself in the cockpit with the seat belt, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane after takeoff.NTSB ERA13TA341Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Jackson, KYThe helicopter pilot's inadvertent collision with an unmarked and uncharted utility wire of which he was unaware.NTSB ERA13LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Center Point, WVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Leonardtown, MDThe improper installation and inspection of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle linkage coming loose and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFolland Gnat T 1 · Georgetown, SCThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which did not allow sufficient time for him to regain…NTSB CEN13LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Lombardville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Eagle Lake, MNThe pilot's misjudgment of tree heights, which resulted in the collision with a tree.NTSB CEN13LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Monte Vista, COThe partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine cylinder exhaust rocker housing as a result of an excessively torqued rocker assembly.NTSB CEN13LA442Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Streator, ILThe pilot's diverted attention during an agricultural application maneuver, which resulted in the helicopter impacting a corn field.NTSB CEN13FA446Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, INThe incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB ANC13CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR13LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Lone Pine, CAA partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not…NTSB WPR13CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's improper level off/flare resulted in a hard landing/bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse.NTSB WPR13CA344Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Quilcene, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13FA336Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R66 · Noxen, PAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ERA13CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210M · Shirley, NYThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.NTSB CEN13LA455Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusting wind conditions during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Capron, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN13LA439Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KSThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13FA440Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPhelps Kitfox III · Oshkosh, WIThe degraded fuel line, which prevented fuel from the left tank from reaching the header tank and resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.