NTSB investigations, IL
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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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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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 CEN18LA270Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Bismarck, ILA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lincoln, ILThe pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · De Land, ILThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Okawville, ILThe pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight and in its subsequent failure to climb.NTSB CEN18FA259Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC135 P1 · Chicago, ILThe pilot's inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and No. 2 engines' electronic engine control systems, which resulted in engine and rotor overspeed conditions, a subsequent autorotation, and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB CEN18LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Bentley, ILThe pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the maneuvering flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA18CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Rochelle, ILThe pilot’s failure to move the power lever to the proper position before takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Chicago, ILThe service truck driver’s evasive maneuver to avoid a bag cart tug, which resulted in the truck impacting a parked airplane.NTSB GAA18CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Miles Smith Trike · Lewiston, ILA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing.NTSB CEN18FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 D · Monmouth, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB OPS18IA015Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 747 · Chicago, ILInterference with the localizer signal resulting in a Multipath condition experienced by CAL5148 while conducting an ILS CAT III (autoland) approach. This condition resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent go-around. The interference was most likely…NTSB CEN18LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRGJ Johnson AIR CAM · Greenwood, ILThe pilot's decision to take off with insufficient runway available and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75 · Waukegan, ILThe flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salem, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.NTSB GAA18CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.NTSB CEN18LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.NTSB CEN18LA181Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7A · Hanover Park, ILA partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB GAA18CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz · Dekalb, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare during gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA18CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Centralia, ILThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA18CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN18LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMatheny Larry E Christavia MK 1 · Grand Detour, ILThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s intentional flight at low altitude.NTSB CEN18LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Rockford, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart without the required fuel reserve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during a night approach and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeaver David A Pulsar 912XP · Plato Center, ILThe pilot’s decision to continue to land without visual reference to the airport in low light conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to activate the private airport’s pilot-controlled lighting system due to its configuration.NTSB CEN18LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutten Phil J Pietenpol · De Kalb, ILThe pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB CEN18LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN18LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Grayslake, ILThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN18LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Harvard, ILThe failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure.NTSB GAA18CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Canton, ILThe flight instructor's incorrect cyclic control during a hover, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-220T · Sugar Grove, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Chicago, ILthe mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions.NTSB GAA17CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Hampshire, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN17LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA 5B · Carbondale, ILThe failure of the propeller due to fatigue as a result of improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel at some point during the life of the propeller.NTSB GAA17CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Rochelle, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA483Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Cairo, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing and a runway overrun.NTSB CEN17LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Galesburg, ILA total loss of engine power due to the fracture of a single 1st stage compressor rotor airfoil in high-cycle fatigue as a result of the erosion and thinning of the airfoil's leading edge. Contributing to the fractured airfoil and loss of engine power was the…NTSB GAA17CA450Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Dunlap, ILThe pilot’s failure to visually confirm that the helicopter was disconnected from hoses during refueling operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and ground crew’s misunderstanding of the hand signals.NTSB GAA17CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Joseph, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, ILThe helicopter pilot’s miscommunication with the ground crewmember during reloading operations, which resulted in a takeoff with the filler hose attached to the helicopter and subsequent impact with a truck.NTSB GAA17CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Kankakee, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.NTSB DCA17CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 231 · Chicago, ILthe A321 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision with the horizontal stabilizer of the CRJ700. Contributing to the accident was traffic congestion that resulted in the CRJ700 having to…NTSB ENG17IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago, ILA Bombardier CRJ700 No. 1 engine failure caused by buckling of the combustion outer liner due to fatigue cracks. The liner buckling resulted in airflow disruption and reduced engine performance. The engine fuel control unit attempted to compensate for the…NTSB CEN17LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Balloons AX7 77B · Chatsworth, ILThe balloon’s encounter with unexpected wind gusts during inflation, which resulted in the balloon becoming prematurely airborne and subsequently the pilot being ejected from the basket and one passenger receiving serious injuries while attempting to egress…NTSB CEN17LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrokaw Bergon F Zodiac · Orangeville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA17CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorcraft Development OH-58A+ · Waterloo, ILThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN17LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Columbia, ILThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN17CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cahokia, ILA hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN17FA064Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Vienna, ILThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to descend through an overcast layer of weather during dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.