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 WPR11LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Suisun City, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Navada, TXThe loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Warner Springs, CAThe certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ENG11WA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Frankfurt Main (FRA), GermanyOn November 26, 2010, 2250 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Lufthansa German Airlines Boeing B-747-430,registered as D-ABVM, was taxiing at Frankfurt Main International Airport, when the right hand main landing gear failed. The aircraft was disabled on the…NTSB WPR11FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hollister, CAThe pilot did not ensure the airplane was loaded within its weight and balance envelope, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.NTSB WPR11LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Salt Lake City, UTThe tug driver’s loss of airplane control during pushback due to a loss of traction in slippery conditions on the ramp. Contributing to the accident was the ground crews’ and airline operators’ inadequate guidance with regard to pushback procedures during low…NTSB WPR11CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB ERA11FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Destin, FLControlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB CEN11LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Velma, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols.NTSB CEN11LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Madison, WIThe passenger's decision to deplane without assistance despite having a preexisting condition that limited her mobility.NTSB WPR11LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverdale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.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 WPR11FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Newport Beach, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bluffton, SCAn in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing.NTSB ERA11CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Norfolk, NEThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into instrumental meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ERA11CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Williston, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure and confirm the position of the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB CEN11WA091Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 501 · Birmingham, United KingdomOn November 19, 2010, at 1535 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 501, G-VUEM, collided with the instrument landing system (ILS) glide path antenna and the ground during approach to the runway at the Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, United Kingdom.…NTSB CEN11LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwiezy Glasair SHA · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB WPR11FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Bremerton, WAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s use of oxycodone and his severe coronary artery disease.NTSB ERA11WA075Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-25 · Tapurah City, BrazilOn November 18, 2010, about 1700 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WOP, operated by Aeroagricola Boa Safra Ltda, lost control and crashed into trees during an agricultural flight at the Marape Farm, Tapurah City,…NTSB ERA11GA066Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna M337B · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.NTSB CEN11WA088Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft F33A · Buttonville, CanadaOn November 18, 2010, at 1842 eastern standard time, a Hawker Beechcraft model F33A (Bonanza), s/n CE-1709, Canadian registration C-GSCZ, departed controlled flight and crashed 15 nautical miles east of Buttonville, Ontario, Canada. The airplane was…NTSB CEN11LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Roanoke, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN11CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TXThe failure of the right landing gear down-lock mechanism to fully engage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to verify the landing gear extension due to the inoperative alternator.NTSB WPR11FA052Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 25B · Portland, ORThe failure of the flight crew to stop the airplane on the runway due to the flying pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was an anti-skid system that was not performing optimally, which allowed the airplane to…NTSB WPR11FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Payson, UTThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a slow flight maneuver that resulted in a stall and spin, and the flight instructor’s delayed or improper remedial actions to recover from the spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s…NTSB CEN11LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MNThe airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.NTSB ERA11LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.NTSB WPR11LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Salem, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the longline and trees, which resulted in the longline snagging a tree and then recoiling into the main rotor blades and a subsequent loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA11CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller-Rogerson Helicopter UH12E · Madison, FLThe pilot's encounter with a settling with power condition while he was performing slow, low-level, out-of- ground-effect flight maneuvers.NTSB CEN11LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB CEN11LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-200 LR · Minneapolis, MNThe in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb.NTSB WPR11FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Enterprise, ORThe noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.NTSB ERA11CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Post, TXThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.NTSB CEN11CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11WA073Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 · Andahuaylas, PeruNTSB ERA11WA064Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 412EP · Trujillo, ColombiaOn November 13, 2010, about 2115 universal coordinated time, a Bell 412, Mexican registration XA-UNI, owned and operated by Aeroservicios Especializados S.A. de C.V. (ASESA), crashed in mountainous terrain near Trujillo, Colombia. Instrument meteorological…NTSB ERA11LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlo Robert Quicksilver SPT 2S · Lajas, PRThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and entry into a spin.NTSB ERA11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJAn inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.NTSB WPR11FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CAThe contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.NTSB ERA11WA060Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, ItalyOn November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…NTSB ERA11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA057Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O58B · Livingston, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG11WA003Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Perth, Australia, AustraliaOn 12 November 2010, a Qantas Airways Boeing 767-338 airplane, registered VH-OGO, departed from Perth, Western Australia as flight QF768, a scheduled passenger service to Melbourne, New South Wales. Shortly after departure, the crew felt an engine vibration…