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 ERA10CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Cambridge, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Roe, ARThe pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR10WA249Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Traralgon, Australia, AustraliaOn May 20, 2010, about 0415 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 206 L-3, VH-OSU, operated by a pilot from New Zealand doing crop spraying operations struck a power line and subsequently collided with terrain near Latrobe Valley Aerodrome, Traralgon, Australia.…NTSB WPR10LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWildman RV6-A · Columbia, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and improper landing flare.NTSB ERA10WA514Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA42 · Jundiaí, BrazilOn May 20, 2010, about 1935 universal coordinated time (1735 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, N313PC, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion after the application of reverse thrust during landing at Rolim Adolfo Amaro Airport (SBJD), Jundiai,…NTSB ERA10CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt.NTSB CEN10CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · D'Hanis, TXThe pilot's failure to properly set the airplane's flaps prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Arbuckle, CAInsufficient clamping force to the connecting rod bolt, which resulted in looseness in the connecting rod bearing area that led to the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Renton, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · West Memphis, ARFailure of both pilots to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for landing.NTSB WPR10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Glenn, CALoss 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 CEN10LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Alpine, TXimproper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.NTSB CEN10CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalcote Clarence E Glasair RG · Lee's Summit, MOThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR10WA245Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Lucena City, Philippines, PhilippinesOn May 17, 2010, about 0715 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, RP-C2550, impacted a home in the Jael Subdivision Brgy Iyam, Lucena City, Philippines. The pilot and his three passengers were killed in the accident, along with one…NTSB ERA10CA270Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHealy RAF 2000 · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s overcompensation for gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ENG10RA056Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAntonov AN24 · Shakar Darah District, AfghanistanOn May 17, 2010 about 0840 Local Time, a Antonov An-24, registration YA-PIS, operated by Pamir Airways as flight 112, impacted mountainous terrain en route from Konduz Airport to Kabul International Airport. All 39 passengers and 5 flight crew members were…NTSB ENG10IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Chantilly, VAThe ignition of the J5 power terminal located on the captain’s No. 1 windshield due to a loose electrical connection between the terminal connector lug and its respective terminal block. The loose connection resulted from a missing lock washer that allowed…NTSB DCA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 747 · Miami, FLimpact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.NTSB CEN10LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Spring Branch, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN10LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSupinski Mark R Supinski Mustang II · Peyton, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience flying tailwheel configured airplanes.NTSB CEN10CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MNA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB WPR10CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS136 · Reno, NVThe student pilot’s selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience, lack of experience in the operating area, lack of…NTSB ERA10LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Clearwater, FLThe overweight condition of the airplane due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in the airplane's degraded climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's retraction of the flaps prior to reaching the manufacturer's…NTSB ERA10CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Jekyll Island, GAThe pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Blue Hill, METhe flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.NTSB CEN10LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDearmond Clint RV-6A · Sheboygan, WIThe loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system.NTSB CEN10LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Rushville, NEThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Monument, ORThe pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR10CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA10LA266Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK-52 · Jensen Beach, FLThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in insufficient clearance from the water to conduct a recovery. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s extended landing gear, which resulted in a degradation of…NTSB ERA10CA271Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Kingston, TNThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA10CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt.NTSB CEN10CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWsk-Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Linton, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a 90-degree crosswind.NTSB CEN10CA257Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S57A · Hilliard, OHThe passenger’s inadequate brace for the balloon landing, resulting in injury.NTSB CEN10CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandwich, ILThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN10CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with crops while maneuvering during aerial application.NTSB ANC10CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while hovering in flat light conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Caldwell, IDA loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption.NTSB WPR10CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10WA272Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-810C · Manaus, BrazilOn May 13, 2010, about 1900 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-810C , Brazilian registration PT-EUJ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Manaus, Brazil. The pilot and five passenger were killed. The flight originated…NTSB ERA10CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.NTSB ERA10LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHachem Zachery S E7 · Homerville, GAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA10RA059Accident · 103 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Tripoli, LibyaOn May 12, 2010, at approximately 0600 local time (0400 UTC), Afriqiyah Airways flight number 771, an Airbus A330-200 equipped with General Electric CF6-8E1 engines, tail number 5A-ONG, crashed short of the runway in Tripoli, Libya. The flight originated in…NTSB ERA10TA261Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Abingdon, VAThe improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…NTSB ERA10FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.NTSB CEN10CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TXThe pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.NTSB WPR10FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with obstacles and terrain.