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 ERA10CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH12 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA260Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20C · Unionville, PAThe pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA10CA258Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMoynahan Moynahan Pitts S-1S · Newnan, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB CEN10WA248Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20B · Old Buckenham, United KingdomOn May 9, 2010, about 1721 hours universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20B, G-JDIX, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a field near Old Buckenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed from Biberach, Germany…NTSB CEN10LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Cozy · Pine Bluff, ARThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, COA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.NTSB CEN10CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Webster, IAThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB WPR10CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB ERA10CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. Contributing to the accident was the certificated flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB DCA10WA060Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Vienna, AustriaOn May 8, 2010, a Boeing 737-800, Swedish registration SE-RHX, operated by Viking Airlines, experienced a decompression while enroute from Sharm-el-Sheik, Egypt, to Manchester, UK. The flight diverted to Vienna, Austria. There were no injuries. The Austrian…NTSB CEN10LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20G · Benton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L · Kyle, SDThe pilot's improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC10CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Eek, AKAn in-flight collisions with two Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).NTSB WPR10LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UTA loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10GA231Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.NTSB ERA10LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwezey T/Molnar D Vans RV-10 · Ridgeland, SCAn explosion and fire of unknown origin during taxi from landing. Contributing to the accident was the builder's noncompliance with the manufacturer's suggested designed fuel system.NTSB DCA10WA056Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-422 · Sydney, AustraliaOn May 7, 2010, at 1700 UTC a Boeing 747-400, N128UA, operated by United Airlines, experienced a tailstrike on departure from Sydney, Australia. The airplane had minor damage and returned to SYD and landed without injuries or futher incident. The incident is…NTSB CEN10CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector.NTSB WPR10FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yuma, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.NTSB WPR10CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation resulting in a loss of directional control and impact with bushes.NTSB ERA10CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA10CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 500 · West Palm Beach, FLThe commercial pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ENG10WA030Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 222 · La Cava Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, VenezuelaOn May 6, 2010, at 1245 universal coordinated time, a Bell 222-U helicopter, registration YV2223, powered by two Honeywell LTS 101-750C turboshaft engines, experienced an No. 1 engine stall and the helicopter subsequently crashed in the valley area of Sector…NTSB CEN10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OKThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC10CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe uncertificated pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB ANC10CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AKThe loss of the left rudder cable retaining bolt during base to final turn, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB DCA10WA057Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB145 · Mitu, ColombiaOn May 5, 2010, an EMB-145, Colombian registration HK-4536, operated by Satena airlines overran the landing runway at Mitu, Colombia. There were no injuries among the 4 crew and 37 passengers. The airplane was equipped with Rolls Royce-US engines. The…NTSB CEN10CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA10WA058Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationFokker F28 · Bogota, ColombiaOn May 4, 2010 a Fokker 28, Colombian registration HK4488, operated by Avianca, experienced a hard landing at Bogota. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the aircraft. This investigation is being conducted by the Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia…NTSB DCA10WA055Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-300 Series · Seoul, South KoreaOn May 4, 2010, a Boeing 747-300, N749SA, operated by Southern Air Transport, blew 4 tires during a rejected takeoff at Incheon Airport, Seoul, South Korea. There were no injuries, and the airplane had minor damage. The incident is being investigated by the…NTSB WPR10CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Palo Alto, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Angwin, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Yuba City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · DeWitt, ARThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · South Bend, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR10CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Los Alamos, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.NTSB CEN10LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk · Haysville, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Willows, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA10LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S1A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB ANC10CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Minden, NVA main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.NTSB WPR10LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · TamuningThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the airplane’s propeller while hand-propping.NTSB ERA10CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hampton, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB CEN10LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Fort Dodge, IAThe flight crew's inadequate separation from convective activity that resulted in serious injury to an unrestrained flight attendant.NTSB CEN10LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.NTSB WPR10LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers Rutan Defiant 40 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear extension handle was firmly placed in the down position prior to landing.NTSB OPS10IA163Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Burbank, CAThe local controller’s failure to issue control instructions necessary to ensure positive control/standard separation of traffic operating within the Class C airspace.