NTSB investigations, IA
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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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Query with SQL
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCrain Jac A BD-4 · Clarinda, IAA loss of airplane control 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 CEN11CA667Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTompkins Tandem Rocket · Lemars, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11CA654Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8 · Mingo, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon’s descent during the landing, which resulted in the balloon having a hard landing in a ditch and causing a passenger to be seriously injured.NTSB CEN11LA588Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHendryx Steve/Wiley Ross Super Rebel · La Porte City, IAThe improper assembly of the aileron cable by the airplane builder.NTSB CEN11LA569Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Madrid, IAThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN11CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Bronson, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN11LA543Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Washington, IAThe 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 CEN11CA540Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Charles City, IAThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Joice, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.NTSB CEN11CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A-2A · Rolfe, IAThe pilot's decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN11LA539Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHurley Richard A Cavalier SA102.5 · Salem, IAThe partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Forest City, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an aerial application run, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a windmill.NTSB CEN11FA507Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IAThe inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.NTSB CEN11LA513Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN11CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Schweizer G-164A · North English, IAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA436Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRay Aerial Spraying 773 Racer · Ottumwa, IAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane’s engine and ignition system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and extensive postaccident fire damage…NTSB CEN11LA402Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Albia, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent.NTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB CEN11LA367Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Cozy Mark IV · Sioux City, IAThe pilot's improper installation of the gascolator gasket during the airplane's last condition inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDelf Tim Zenith CH-701 · Davenport, IAThe improper installation of the rudder cable to rudder pedal attachment hardware.NTSB CEN11IA270Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135KL · Dubuque, IAThe airport authorities' improper decision to deactivate the jet bridge braking system which created an unsafe condition by the gate agents not being able to stop the bridge from impacting the airplane during a wind gust.NTSB CEN11LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Des Moines, IAThe improper installation of the right aileron by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN11LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErtz Mark G Zodiac 601XL · Burlington, IAThe Model 1 pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to see and avoid the Zodiac.NTSB CEN11LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Des Moines, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGearn Geary D Swearingen SX300 · Milford, IAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB CEN11LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IAThe separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN11FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Clarion, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB CEN10LA514Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Boone, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing low-level banner towing operations with a gusting wind.NTSB CEN10CA446Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · St. Olaf, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Zwingle, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Whittemore, IAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · New Hampton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB CEN10LA401Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKlemme William H Zenith CH 701 · Iowa Falls, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the model of airplane.NTSB CEN10CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Independence, IAThe pilot's failure to pay attention to the power lines and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the corn field during the aerial application flight.NTSB CEN10LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Storm Lake, IAThe pilot’s decision to land on a water contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of knowledge regarding the landing distance required and the limited braking…NTSB CEN10FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lidderdale, IAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN10CA323Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcculley Ronald W-8 · Lamoni, IAThe non-certificated pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff that exceeded the airplane's performance capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Ankeny, IAThe failure of the stabilator control cable due to wear. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the stabilator control cable.NTSB CEN10CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Webster, IAThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Fort Dodge, IAThe flight crew's inadequate separation from convective activity that resulted in serious injury to an unrestrained flight attendant.NTSB CEN10LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-100 SE · Runnells, IAA clear air turbulence encounter during cruise flight, during which an unrestrained cabin flight attendant sustained a hip fracture.NTSB CEN10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Ankeny, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.NTSB CEN10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Lansing, IAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.NTSB CEN10FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Forest City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.NTSB CEN10CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Cherokee, IAThe pilot misjudged his altitude while on short final approach.NTSB CEN10LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Sioux City, IAThe flight crew's decision to attempt a flight that was below takeoff, landing, and alternate airport weather minimums, which led to a touchdown off the runway surface by the pilot-in-command.