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 CEN11LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Farmersburg, INA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Marana, AZThe pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB OPS11IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · 66 NM East of Hobe Sound, FLAir traffic controllers did not maintain required awareness of available flight data and aircraft positions, resulting in issuance of an incorrect altitude clearance that caused a loss of standard instrument flight rules separation between the two aircraft.NTSB ERA11FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Copake, NYThe pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a visual descent to the destination airport at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an…NTSB WPR11LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…NTSB ERA11LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN11TA064Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPartenavia P.68 · Anthony, NMThe pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight in mountainous terrain in an area where downdrafts were prevalent, resulting in the inadvertent loss of control and the collision with the terrain.NTSB CEN11LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGearn Geary D Swearingen SX300 · Milford, IAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11WA043Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Rolleston, Australia, AustraliaOn November 9, 2010, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22, VH-TCG, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain during a mustering operation near Rolleston, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was killed.…NTSB DCA11WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Frankfurt, GermanyOn November 9, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, German registration D-ABVT, operated by Lufthansa, experienced a fire in the APU compartment. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the airplane. This incident is being investigated by the BFU of Germany.…NTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.NTSB WPR11LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Los Angeles, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN11CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SDThe pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN11CA057Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter SR7 · Winnie, TXThe collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.NTSB WPR11LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLansdorf Qualt · Sonoma, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.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 WPR11CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Heber City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during low-level maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB ERA11WA086Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Taltal, ChileOn November 6, 2010, at 2330 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter, AS 350 B2 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-AAN, collided with terrain while in low level cruise flight near Taltal, Chile. The flight was operated by Servicios y Transporte Aereos…NTSB ERA11WA068Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationFairchild SA227-AC · Huanuco, PeruOn November 6, 2010, about 1925 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Fairchild SA-227AC, N115GS, operated by LC Busre S.A.C., on a commercial flight, incurred substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during landing at the Alferez FAP David Figueroa…NTSB ERA11LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MAA total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.NTSB ERA11LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Classic · Stow, MAThe operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.NTSB ERA11LA048Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBean R E/R B Weld Glasair III · Winchester, TNThe pilot's inadvertent climb and entry into instrument meteorological conditions during a course reversal, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB DCA11WA008Accident · 21 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Karachi, PakistanOn November 5, 2010, a JS Air Pakistan, a Hawker Beechcraft B-1900, registration AP-BJD, crashed shortly after takeoff from Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI), Karachi, Pakistan. All 17 passengers and 4 crewmembers onboard were fatally injured, and…NTSB CEN11LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Fruitvale, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR11CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB DCA11WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Puerto Vallerta, MexicoOn November 4, 2010, a Global Airlines chartered Boeing 727-200, registered as XA-UHY, landed with its nose gear retracted at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. The event is being investigated by the Government…NTSB CEN11WA058Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · St Anonin sur Bayon, FranceOn November 4, 2011, approximately 1520 coordination universal time, a French registered Beech C90A, F-BTVB, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control near St Antonin sur Bayon, France. The two pilots were both fatally…NTSB CEN11CA056Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Kenmare, NDThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a practice off-airport landing.NTSB CEN11WA080Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA46 · Sekowice, PolandOn November 3, 2010, at 1009 coordinated universal time, a German registered Piper PA-46-350P, D-ETXA, was destroyed upon impact with terrain following a loss of control near Sekowice, Poland. The pilot and one additional occupant were both fatally injured.…NTSB CEN11FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Meeker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines during the low-altitude flight.NTSB CEN11CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB WPR11CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206B · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA11CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PAThe ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.NTSB ENG11RA018Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Dusseldorf, GermanyOn November 2, 2010, at about 1441 UTC, an Emirates B777-300 (Registration #: A6EMR) traveling from, Düsseldorf, Germany to Dubai, United Arab Emirates experienced a partial failure of the L/H inboard side thrust reverser of the L/H Engine during takeoff.…NTSB CEN11LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, ILThe pickup truck driver’s failure to follow airport and company policies regarding ground vehicle operations, which allowed for the unattended truck to collide with the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the truck's misadjusted shift lever and…NTSB WPR11CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Seligman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning.NTSB WPR11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Branscomb, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.NTSB CEN11LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcfarland Bill Challenger II · Praire Du Sac, WIThe separation of the fuselage-mounted wing strut attachment fitting for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the left wing of the airplane.NTSB CEN11LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.NTSB CEN11CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR11WA164Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC8 · Blenheim, New ZealandOn September 20, 2010, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a de Havilland Canada, DHC-8-300, ZK-NEB, experienced a nose gear collapse after landing at Blenheim Airport, New Zealand. The airplane was operated by Air Nelson Ltd, as a commercial passenger…NTSB ERA11FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters 369E · Thomas, WVThe pilot's failure to clear the helicopter and its external load from surrounding structures and his failure to execute a timely release of the external load, which resulted in an inadvertent entanglement and collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to…NTSB CEN11WA081Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Gander, CanadaOn October 30, 2010, about 1934 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, N45AC, owned by Ashton Aviation LLC and operated by Crystal Air Aviation, incurred no damage during a downwind landing overrun on runway 3 (10,200 feet by 200 feet…NTSB CEN11LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grants, NMThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB ERA11LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe ground service vehicle driver's depressing of the accelerator rather than the brake pedal, resulting in a collision with the airplane.NTSB ERA11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SCThe Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.