NTSB investigations, WY
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'WY' 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" = 'WY' 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 DCA11IA015Incident · No injuriesClass 1 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WYa manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…NTSB WPR11FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 114B · Lander, WYThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…NTSB WPR11IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Jackson, WYThe flight crew's inability to stop the airplane during landing roll on a snow- and ice-contaminated runway. Contributing to the runway overrun were the deteriorating runway conditions.NTSB WPR11LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Baggs, WYThe failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lander, WYThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.…NTSB WPR10CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued.NTSB WPR10LA406Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.NTSB WPR10LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.NTSB WPR10CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA348Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Thermopolis, WYThe instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent.NTSB WPR09CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.NTSB WPR09CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WYThe flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…NTSB WPR09CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB WPR09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Sheridan, WYMaintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B60 · Rock River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions.NTSB WPR09LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Powder River, WYA flight control system malfunction while the helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude due to the failure/separation of the rotor blade control tube.NTSB SEA08LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WYThe pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.NTSB LAX08CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB LAX08CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFowler SX300 · Cheyenne, WYLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WYA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Buffalo, WYThe pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.NTSB LAX08LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Evanston, WYA collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WYA loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control.NTSB LAX08LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · Rock River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset.NTSB SEA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.NTSB DCA08IA044Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 · Jackson, WYthe loss of braking action on the left main landing gear due to the cross connection of the wheel speed tachometer wires that was caused by inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane during the installation of the main landing gear.NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB DEN08LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.NTSB DEN08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 222 UT · Casper, WYHigh winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage.NTSB DEN08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Cody, WYA loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB DEN08LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to correct the alignment of the airplane and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in exceeding the design stress limits that caused the right main landing gear to fail. A contributing factor in this accident was the…NTSB DEN07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB DEN07FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions, and lee side turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to…NTSB DEN07LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Basin, WYThe carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB DEN07CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTruitt Peter Zenair CH 701SP · Mountain View, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight resulting in an impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the wind gust and high density altitude.NTSB DEN07LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Laramie, WYThe pilot's improper decision, his misjudgment of his speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway and striking an electrical box. Factors contributing to the accident were the failure of the crew…NTSB DEN07CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBecerra Avid Flyer Mark IV · Crowheart, WYA partial blockage of the fuel filter, causing fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.NTSB DEN07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F-35 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.NTSB DEN07FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Centennial, WYthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning and decision making, the pilot's spatial disorientation, the pilot's lack of night…NTSB DEN07FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Waltman, WYthe pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight and…NTSB DEN07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WYwind shear.NTSB DEN07CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Riverton, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB DEN06LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBaker RV-3AB · Laramie, WYThe in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.NTSB DEN06CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Roset, WYan inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and his improper remedial action. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB DEN06LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 6 180C · Kemmerer, WYthe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to the improper rigging of the airplane's flap system by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Saratoga, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll.