NTSB investigations, MS
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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 MIA08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of maintenance personnel's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting.NTSB NYC08LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarrithers Carl L VP1 · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol.NTSB ERA09CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MSThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.NTSB MIA08FA114Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Jackson, MSAn outboard left wing explosion during takeoff due to the improper fuel cell installation and inadequate subsequent inspections by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · New Albany, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Columbus, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.NTSB NYC08CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing during the first attempt, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during the second landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C90-1 · Meridian, MSAn inadvertent encounter with in-cloud turbulence.NTSB DFW08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-301FT · Wiggins, MSThe failure of the fuel servo gasket and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the none-suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DFW08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-6 · Stringer, MSThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Flora, MSLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 · Bay St Louis, MSThe pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover as result of his inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB DFW08CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Indianola, MSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW08CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Oxford, MSThe pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.NTSB DFW08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-100 · Laurel, MSThe single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the maintenance personnel's poor judgment to perform the engine ground run with the jet's engine exhaust directed across the taxiway.NTSB DFW07LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Cary, MSThe total loss of engine power due to a power turbine failure. Contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain available to pilot for the forced landing and the low altitude.NTSB DFW07CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW07LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Pascagoula, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Marks, MSThe loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB DFW07LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk-Pzl Mielic M-18A · Tunica, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07LA155Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-232 · Tunica, MSGorund service personal's removal of the portable stairway prior to the main cabin door being secured. Factors were the high winds and heavy rain.NTSB DFW07LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrew Zodiac 601XL · Oxford, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, MSThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB DFW07CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Benoit, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the narrow airstripNTSB ERA10CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Calhoun City, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.NTSB DFW07CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Arcola, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.NTSB DFW07CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Vicksburg, MSThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a fuel transfer check valve stuck in the closed position. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Madison, MSThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the muddy terrain.NTSB DFW07FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Lakeshore, MSThe landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch.NTSB DFW07LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWindward OWL · Starkville, MSThe structural failure of the airframe due to the inadvertent excessive airspeed during maneuvering.NTSB DFW07CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Vicksburg, MSThe structural damage to the firewall during a suspected hard landing.NTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB DFW06LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sumrall, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude.NTSB DFW06CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB DFW06FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Petal, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB DFW06CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE33 · Greenville, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusty winds.NTSB DFW06FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Columbus, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.NTSB DFW06LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.NTSB DFW06FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper/Stevens PA18A-150 · Hollandale, MSThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilots impairment.NTSB DFW06CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaterwings SeaRey · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's inadvertent reduction of power resuting in a collision with water. Contributing factors were the low altiude selected and the pilot's inattention.NTSB DFW06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Raymond, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.NTSB DFW06CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.NTSB DFW05FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB MIA05LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA05CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Olive Branch, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB MIA05FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Natchez, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…NTSB MIA05LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Gulfport, MSA loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.NTSB ATL05CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luka, MSLoss of engine power due to the total failure of the exhaust valve on the number 2 cylinder, and the pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overshoot of the runway and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the…