NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 WPR10LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UTThe complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR10FA211Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Captain Cook, HIThe pilot’s intentional in-flight maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in structural failure of the wings.NTSB ERA10LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Newfane, VTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rope while maneuvering during powerline operations for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Alpine, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA225Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-34 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray Starlite · Shelbyville, ILThe corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · White Bear Lake, MNA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T206H · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.NTSB WPR10CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B35 · Burbank, CAThe airplane's encounter with turbulence while at an airspeed above maneuvering airspeed, which exceeded the limit load of the stabilizers and ruddervators.NTSB WPR10CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Eleele, HIA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after the low fuel warning. Contributing to the accident was the typographical error in the flight manual concerning the unusable fuel quantity.NTSB OPS10IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Burbank, CAThe improper separation procedures by air traffic control.NTSB CEN10LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…NTSB CEN10CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrue Flight Holdings AA-5B · Muskegon, MIThe inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose.NTSB ERA10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avon Park, FLThe operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.NTSB ERA10FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Zellwood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.NTSB CEN10IA219Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Kansas City, MOThe malfunction of the airplane’s aileron control system due to ice accumulation.NTSB WPR10LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB CEN10LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) · Chicago, ILThe flight attendant's loss of balance resulting in a fall and a broken wrist.NTSB CEN10CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Dexter, MOA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Coldwater, KSThe pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing.NTSB WPR10LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NVThe airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.NTSB ERA10LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WVThe inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.NTSB ERA10LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKramer Clemens E Stol CH750 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.NTSB DCA11WA118Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 412 - EP · Warri, NigeriaOn April 16, 2010, about 1255 UTC, 5N-BFU, Bell 412EP, operated by Bristow Pan African Airline, had a loss of power followed by an autorotative landing and collision with the ground at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. There were no injuries to the 3 occupants.…NTSB WPR10CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Princeville, ORThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine.NTSB CEN10LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ERA10LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang · Lakeland, FLThe builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power.NTSB DCA10RA053Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A300B4-203 · Monterrey, MexicoAt 2300 local time on April 13, 2010, an Airbus A300-200, Mexican registration XA-TUE, crashed on approach to Monterrey, Mexico. The airplane was destroyed, 5 crewmembers and one person on the ground, were killed. Rain showers and cumulonimbus clouds were…NTSB CEN10CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnkerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and collapsed landing gear.NTSB ENG10RA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Hong Kong, China, ChinaOn April 13, 2010, Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A330-342, aircraft registration B-HLL, powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 777-60 engines, experienced a loss of thrust in both engines during approach to the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China.…NTSB DCA10WA052Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-323 · Keflavik, IcelandOn April 13, 2010, at 1:05pm local time, a Boeing 767, US registration N380AN, operated by American Airlines as a scheduled flight from Paris to DFW, diverted to Keflavik, Iceland, following reports of fumes in the cabin and cabin reports of illness. The…NTSB DCA10WA051Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Manokwari, IndonesiaOn April 13, 2010, a Merpati Airlines B737-300, Indonesian registration PK-MDE, overran runway 17 upon landing at Rendani airport, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia. Weather was reported as heavy rain. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were 20…NTSB CEN10LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.NTSB CEN10LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair 415-C · Columbiaville, MIThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Show Low, AZInadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.NTSB WPR10CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff upon encountering a strong wind gust.NTSB ERA10WA226Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Vigne, ItalyOn April 11, 2010, about 1607 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182S, Austrian registration OE-DHA, operated by a private individual, was destroyed following an impact with terrain near Vigne, Italy. The flight was en route from Rome (LIRU) to…NTSB ERA10LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PRA loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field.NTSB ERA10LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff while he was distracted by trying to hold shut the unlocked cockpit canopy. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to lock the canopy prior to takeoff, and the inadequate guidance in…NTSB ERA10CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Greenville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB ERA10CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA17 · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.NTSB CEN10CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Middlefield, OHThe inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR10LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni AeronauticheTecnam P2002 Sierra · Tooele, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA199Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Los Angeles, CAThe tug operator’s failure to comply with company procedures when parking an unoccupied baggage tug, and the failure of the tug’s seat switch to disengage the electric motor when weight was removed from the driver’s seat.NTSB WPR10CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Galena, IDThe pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.NTSB ERA10CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ENG10RA025Accident · 89 fatalForeign investigationTupolev TU154 · Smolensk, RussiaOn April 10, 2010, about 0656 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Tupolev Tu-154M, Tail Number 101, operated by the Polish Air Force as flight PLF101, crashed during approach to the Military Aerodrom Smolensk "Severnyi", Russia. All 89 passengers and 7…