NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 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 WPR11LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson 2000 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Troutdale, ORThe in-flight separation of the tail rotor drive shaft cover as a result of maintenance personnel not ensuring that it was secured after a maintenance inspection; also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.NTSB ERA11CA425Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.NTSB DCA11RA087Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Jeju Island, South KoreaNTSB CEN11CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN11CA517Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKubicek BB85 · Hartsel, COThe pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB ANC11WA070Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech · Hokkaido, JapanOn July 27, 2011, about 1728 Alaska daylight time, a Beechcraft A36 airplane, Japanese registration JA4215, crashed under unknown circumstances on Mt. Tsurugi, near Memuro Town, Kasai District, Hokkaido, Japan. Three people aboard received fatal injuries, and…NTSB ERA11LA424Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MSThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.NTSB ERA11CA423Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Quinton, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG11WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-230F · Liege, Belium, BelgiumOn July 26, 2011, a C.A.L. Cargo Airlines Boeing B747-230F took off from Liège Airport (LGG)Belium and during the initial climb, about 1000 feet above the ground, the crew heard a loud noise (bang) in the No. 2 (inboard left) engine, a GE CF6-5E2 turbofan…NTSB DCA11WA088Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pemir, LatviaOn July 26, 2011, a Boeing 737-300, Latvian registration YL-BBR, operated by Air Baltic, experienced a depressurization while enroute from Antalya, Turkey, to Riga, Latvia. There were no injuries to the 6 crew and 138 passengers. The incident is being…NTSB CEN11FA508Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Williston, NDThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MIThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Brewster, WAThe pilot did not maintain main rotor rpm while hovering in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR11LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Torrington, WYThe carburetor’s failure to meet its operating limits at the low range, which resulted in a loss of engine power when the pilot reduced power for landing.NTSB WPR11FA350Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA11FA422Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berne, NYThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and rising terrain while attempting to reverse course. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…NTSB CEN11LA514Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvens RV4 · Monroe City, MOA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA512Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Anderson, INThe fatigue failure of the propeller governor speeder spring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control engine output power.NTSB CEN11LA506Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGottschalk John R John 1 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to the power required exceeding the power available and resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent hard landing.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 CEN11FA505Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WIThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB ANC11LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kenai, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.NTSB WPR11LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Biddle, MTFailure of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to a preexisting crack.NTSB WPR11CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Sandy, ORThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Sandy, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.NTSB ERA11LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFloyd Joseph B RV6 · Hartford, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in blockage of the fuel lines and filters.NTSB ERA11LA417Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Sagaponack, NYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Americus, GAThe CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11WA510Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 II · Cornwall, United KingdomOn July 24, 2011, about 1528 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-ROTG, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The pilot sustained fatal…NTSB CEN11FA500Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, ILThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.NTSB CEN11CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB ANC11FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Juneau, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination.NTSB ANC11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11FA349Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR11FA344Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Corona, CAAn aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Greer, AZThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.NTSB WPR11CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.NTSB ERA11LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hinesville, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…NTSB ERA11FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…NTSB ERA11FA413Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMoyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MDAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA11CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.NTSB CEN12RA184Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 · Huesca, SpainOn July 23 2011, about 1105 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 206 airplane, G-CCRC, preformed a forced landing following a loss of engine power, near Huelva, Spain. The pilot received minor injuries and a passenger was seriously injured. This…NTSB CEN11WA554Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S92 · St. John's, CanadaOn July 23, 2011, about 1722 UTC, a Sikorsky S92/A helicopter, Canadian registry C-GQCH, operated by Cougar Helicopters, was departing from the Sea Rose Platform located about 200 nautical miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland, when an incident occurred.…NTSB CEN11LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Middleton, WIThe total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.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 CEN11CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Cresson, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.