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 CEN12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Branson, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12MA046Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…NTSB ERA12LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…NTSB CEN12FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Milton, OHThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN12FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bern, WIThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB ERA12WA136Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA36 · Machala, EcuadorOn November 23, 2011, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BHJ, operated by Aerorient Fumigacion Aerea, was substantially damaged when the pilot made a forced landing following loss of engine power in a banana…NTSB ERA12WA091Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Quibdo, ColombiaOn November 23, 2011, about 1717 UTC, a Piper PA-23-250, Colombian registration HK1263, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Colombia LTDA, experienced collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll at the El Carano Airport (SKUI), Quibdo, Colombia.…NTSB CEN12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gainesville, TXThe right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.NTSB CEN12CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 550 · Moline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller.NTSB CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ANC12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKA broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.NTSB ERA12WA102Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Alto Alegre, BrazilOn November 22, 2011, at 1740 universal time coordinated, a Cessna Aircraft, Model 210L, Brazilian registration PT-IOT, impacted the ground after reporting an engine failure near Aldeia Hali Katu, in the Alto Alegre Municipality, Roraima, Brazil. The airplane…NTSB ERA12CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.NTSB CEN12LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Princeton, MNThe inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN12CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.NTSB ERA12WA089Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-236 · Mercedes, ArgentinaOn November 21, 2011, about 1320 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-236, Argentine Air Force designation PF-449, and a Cessna 152, Argentine registration LV-OOF, collided while on approach to Mercedes Airfield (MRD), Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province,…NTSB WPR12CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Ashton, IDThe student pilot’s poor decision-making when he decided to land on a snowy grass airstrip, which resulted in an encounter with deep snow during the landing roll and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA12CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Lusby, MDThe pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.NTSB ERA12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBray Verle G JR Kitfox IV 1200 · Bunn, NCThe pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land with a tailwind and delayed his decision to abort the landing.NTSB CEN12LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · New Orleans, LAA loss of engine power due to detonation of the No.2 cylinder from a clogged fuel injector nozzle.NTSB CEN12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, ILThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA12LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…NTSB ERA12CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-45G · Lyman, MSThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an encounter with soft terrain.NTSB CEN12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Denver, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.NTSB WPR12FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Pomona, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.NTSB WPR12FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.NTSB OPS12WA150Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-145LR · Toronto, CanadaOn November 18, 2011, American Eagle (EGF) flight 4125, an EMB-145, landed on runway 24L at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) and exited the runway at taxiway D4 with instructions to hold short of runway 24R. EGF4125 subsequently crossed…NTSB ERA12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pine Mountain, GAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12FA074Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PAThe total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…NTSB ERA12CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJuve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, ARThe inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.NTSB CEN12FA072Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Perryville, ARThe pilot's loss of control in flight.NTSB CEN12LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MIThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…NTSB WPR12LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Helicopter UH-1H · Grand Canyon, AZThe loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.NTSB WPR12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Baker, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted landing.NTSB CEN12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Woodburn, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering with an external load line.NTSB ERA12WA073Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Santa Rosa, EcuadorOn November 14, 2011, about 2020 coordinated universal time (1520 local time), a Cessna 150M, Ecuadorian registration HC-BJA, was substantially damaged when it impacted rising terrain in the Girón Alto mountains near Santa Rosa, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian pilot…NTSB ERA12WA072Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Cayman Brac, Cayman IslandsOn November 14, 2011, at 0525 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210, registered in Mexico as XB-LLD, was substantially damaged when it struck wires and trees under unknown circumstances at Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. The pilot and his passenger were…NTSB CEN12WA069Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Gleisweiler, GermanyNTSB WPR12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons A-315 · Vacaville, CAThe balloon’s encounter with increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB ERA12FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boynton Beach, FLThe right seat pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane.NTSB CEN12WA068Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Katowice, PolandOn November 13, 2011, about 1821 UTC, SP-IKP, a Polish registered Cirrus SR22 airplane, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted trees and terrain near the Katowice-Pyrzowice airport, near Katowice, Poland. The…NTSB CEN12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, ILThe main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR12CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA12WA099Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Cuiaba, BrazilOn November 12, 2011, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-VMG, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff in Cuiaba Municipality, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The Brazilian…NTSB CEN12WA067Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Alderney, United KingdomOn November 12, 2011, about 1540 universal coordinated time (UTC), G-BXRG, a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-28-181, owned by Alderney Flying Training LTD, sustained presumed substantial damage when the airplane ditched and sunk in the English Channel…NTSB CEN12WA063Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationHughes 500 · Andratx, SpainOn November 12, 2011, approximately 1020 coordinated universal time, a Hughes 500E, British registration G-WOOW, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post crash fire…NTSB CEN12LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Gladewater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.