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"
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 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 ERA11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKendall W R/Mclaughlin J Rans S-10 Sakota · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight familiarization of the airstrip.NTSB DCA11CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · San Fransico, CAThe ramp personnel's failure to visually verify the position of the jetway before beginning the airplane pushback.NTSB CEN11WA394Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmerican Blimp A60PLUS · Reichelheim, GermanyUnder the jurisdiction and control of the German government.NTSB CEN11LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Lancair · Azle, TXThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC11CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC-6B · Cold Bay, AKThe flight crew's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's diverted attention.NTSB ANC11CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11FA256Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB DCA11WA086Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 - F · Mumbai, IndiaThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cargo MD-11F that occurred on June 11, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the…NTSB CEN11WA382Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT-502B · La Fora, Tiquisate, GuatemalaNTSB CEN11LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Cash, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CAThe unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.NTSB WPR11CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.NTSB ERA11LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA11FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CTA total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB ERA11CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Houston, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConner Leroy RV6A · Oakwood, OKThe pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles.NTSB CEN11CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Waukegan, ILThe lightning strike during an en route descent.NTSB WPR11LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11FA332Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB WPR11CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA331Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.NTSB CEN11LA381Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Canton, TXThe loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ANC11CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.NTSB WPR11CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB CEN11IA379Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) to extend normally, which resulted from the combination of a slightly worn uplock pin, the operation of the hydraulic pumps below their specified operating pressures, and contamination within the landing gear…NTSB ERA11CA327Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600-2D24 · Florence, SCThe inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB CEN11WA380Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Asturias, SpainNTSB CEN11CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaft, Malcolm J SR Glastar · Canon City, COA loss of engine power due to an overheated engine as a result of a malfunction of the modified engine cooling system, necessitating a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN11CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OKThe airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.NTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.NTSB ERA11CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/600 · Apoka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN11LA372Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · North Canton, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN11CA377Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKamtz Russell H RV-6A · Dexter, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.NTSB WPR11CA250Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while attempting a transition from hovering flight to forward flight over a mesa in windy, downdraft conditions.NTSB WPR11CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSieber Paul P Nieuport 11 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB ERA11LA326Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Russellville, TNThe pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks when the fuel was exhausted, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Junction City, KSThe degraded engine performance due to low compression on the cylinder and delayed ignition timing.NTSB CEN11LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMalkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB CEN11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB CEN11LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRedding David RV9A · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR11LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRusk Smith Super Cub · Heron, MTThe floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.NTSB ERA11LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClamar Floats CA-4 · Merritt Island, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination could not be performed before the airplane was disassembled.NTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA11CA324Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Honea Path, SCThe student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.NTSB CEN11IA369Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145 · Chicago, ILThe overheat and failure the brake during landing due to oxidation of the brake rotors, which went undetected by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s lack of familiarity with detailed brake oxidation inspection…NTSB WPR11LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WYA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the low pressure switch in the normal landing gear system, which prevented normal operation of that system, and the misrigging of the emergency extension gear release valve, which prevented the system from being depressurized to allow for the…