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 ERA11LA501Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, MEOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB ERA11FA462Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Whitesburg, GAThe student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ENG11WA046Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, SwedenOn August 18, 2011, at about 2056 UTC, an Airbus 320-233, HA-LPB, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft, experienced a No. 1 engine undercowl fire during shutdown following landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Nyköping, Sweden. Flames at the No. 1…NTSB CEN11LA556Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · El Campo, TXSeparation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ANC11CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Tyonek, AKThe student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill.NTSB WPR11LA487Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fortuna, CAThe unexpected engine start during hand propping, which resulted in a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and the individual hand propping the engine.NTSB WPR11LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR11CA387Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M GT450 · Teton Village, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.NTSB ERA11WA464Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Finca Arrayanes, ColombiaOn August 17, 2011, about 1930 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 152, Columbian registration HK2597G, operated by Academia de Pilotos de Aviacion, was destroyed following a collision with terrain in Finca Arrayanes, Colombia. The flight instructor…NTSB ERA11LA459Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvans Robert W SR Pegazair 100 · Maysville, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11FA463Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Ransom Township, PAThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall flight experience and lack of experience in the same make…NTSB ERA11FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…NTSB ERA11CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN11LA596Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuminski Walter M Jabiru SP · Columbia, ILSeparation of the right main wheel during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TXThe explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.NTSB ANC11CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB WPR11LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.NTSB ERA11LA457Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCThe individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · West Chester, PAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA579Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.NTSB CEN11LA568Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Granbury, TXThe leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA631Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Ord, NEThe pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.NTSB ANC11LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AKA collision into water during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11WA385Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-180 · Horsham, Victoria, AustraliaOn August 15, 2011, about 0850 UTC (1850 local time), a Piper PA-28-180, Australian registry VH-POJ, collided with terrain near the Horsham aerodrome, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private owner under the auspices of the…NTSB WPR11LA384Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Oakesdale, WAThe pilot's decision to land with a high tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR11FA383Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Silver Bow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.NTSB ERA11LA454Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KYThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.NTSB ENG11WA045Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CRJ701 · Lyon, France, FranceOn August 15, 2011, a BritAir Bombardier (Canadair)CRJ701 Regional Jet, powered by two General Electric CF34-8C5B1 turbofan engines, experienced an No. 1 (left) engine failure during takeoff from the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), Lyon France. The flight…NTSB WPR11LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Lemoore, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder.NTSB WPR11LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.NTSB WPR11FA382Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR11FA381Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lander, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.NTSB ERA11CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB CEN11LA578Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA577Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 400 · Eastland, TXA 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 CEN11LA575Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sabetha, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN11CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC11FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Seattle, WAA loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing.NTSB ERA11CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportG-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA453Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11CA449Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Canon, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA672Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and attitude during a turn toward downwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the experimental airplane.NTSB CEN11LA671Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TXThe improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA598Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, NDThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA573Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.NTSB CEN11LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid power lines during a precautionary landing, which resulted an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the fluctuating engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's…