NTSB investigations, WV
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\" = 'WV' 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" = 'WV' 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 IAD98FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WVThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.NTSB IAD98FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Newton, WVThe pilot inadequate management of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines. Factors in the accident were the pilot's concern about maintenance being completed prior to executing a scheduled flight later in the day, and operating the…NTSB IAD98LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Davis, WVA loss of power due to blockage of the fuel screen and one of the four fuel injector nozzles. A contributing factor was snow covered terrain.NTSB NYC98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway.NTSB NYC98LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WVan improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.NTSB IAD98LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WVPilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB NYC98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Wheeling, WVthe failure of the pilot to maintain the minimum required airspeed while operating in icing conditions which resulted in ice accumulations and an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors were the icing conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the…NTSB IAD98LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8B · Bluefield, WVThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB NYC98FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Morgantown, WVThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent.NTSB IAD98FA005Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Sago, WVThe improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power.NTSB NYC98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Wells, WVA loss of engine power to a blockage in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB IAD97LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB NYC97LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WVThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC97LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Charleston, WVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors.NTSB NYC97IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Clarksburg, WVThe right outboard flap detaching from the flap aft roller bearings, at the flap track, which was a result of the manufacturer's inadequate inspection program.NTSB IAD97LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC97FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Mabie, WVThe pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an…NTSB CHI97IA075Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Charleston, WVa fractured fusion weld in the piston of the roll spoiler servoactuator, which allowed the plug at the base of the piston to separate and jam the piston. A factor relating to the incident was: the inadequate design of the airplane's roll spoiler servoactuator…NTSB IAD97LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Charleston, WVimproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing into wooded terrain.NTSB NYC97FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Duo, WVThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. The low ceiling was a factor.NTSB IAD96LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Richwood, WVimproper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in the flight crew's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on rising terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:…NTSB IAD96FA132Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Summersville, WVThe pilot's improper flare, his delay in aborting a landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a stall during climb out in an attempt to avoid collision with trees.NTSB IAD96LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Philippi, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a…NTSB IAD96LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Beckley, WVThe pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrain.NTSB IAD96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WVAn inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD96LA076Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Welch, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.NTSB IAD96LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Logan, WVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the loss of rotor rpm during the autorotation. The downhill sloping terrain was a related factor.NTSB NYC96GA083Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Charleston, WVthe helicopter manufacturer's inadequate maintenance service bulletin inspection interval which failed to provide timely detection of preexisting fatigue cracks in the tail boom. Factors were: the manufacturer's failure to develop a modification of the failed…NTSB IAD96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Taplin, WVthe pilot's improper level off and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC96FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inablility to maintain aircraft control due to a full nose down trim condition, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB BFO96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar 601 · Mount Storm, WVloss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing before the pilot could reach an alternate airport. Factors…NTSB NYC96FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Marlinton, WVThe pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to climb the airplane as conditions worsened. Factors included the rising terrain and the weather obscuration.NTSB BFO96IA012Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Beckley, WVan in-flight fire (behind the right side of the instrument panel), which occurred for undetermined reason(s).NTSB BFO95LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Martinsburg, WVthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC95LA122Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Weston, WVthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.NTSB NYC95IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28-4000 · Huntington, WVThe fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear upper torque link.NTSB NYC95LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wheeling, WVThe student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.NTSB NYC94LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lockwood, WVAn electrical ground short of the ignition wires which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB BFO94LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ravenswood, WVThe poorly planned approach which resulted in unporting of fuel from the left fuel tank and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC94FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Martinsburg, WVFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude and proper climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, and conditions conducive to pilot fatigue.NTSB BFO94FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · St Marys, WVAn in-flight fire of undetermined origin, prior to the in-flight breakup.NTSB NYC94LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in inflight collision with trees. A factor was inadequate altitude.NTSB BFO94LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clarksburg, WVthe pilot's selection of a downwind runway, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind.NTSB BFO94LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTalago Thundergull JT2 · Clarksburg, WVThe builder's inadequate maintenance adjustment which resulted in the aileron control assembly becoming disconnected.NTSB NYC94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Beckley, WVA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, while operating over unsuitable terrain, after the pilot failed to remove all the water from the tank prior to departure. A factor was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known leaking fuel cap.NTSB BFO94LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMartin Streak Shadow · Mannington, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain.NTSB BFO93LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB BFO93LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmyth Sidewinder · Point Pleasant, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.NTSB BFO93LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Williamson, WVA fire in the cockpit area for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC93FA177Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · S. Charleston, WVwas improper emergency procedures by the pilot which resulted in the shutdown of an operative engine, following a power loss due to a failed torque sensor in the other engine, which resulted in a total power loss approach, landing, and overrun.