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 CEN10CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Malden, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA10LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB DCA10WA050Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationWlotzkasbaken, NamibiaOn April 1, 2010, V5-BAT, a Cessna 210, domestic charter flight, experienced an in-flight breakup and crashed near Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed. There was no fire. The flight originated…NTSB CEN10LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Eden Prairie, MNThe fatigue failure of an intake valve spring on the right engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TXA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB CEN10FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MIThe pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Dayton, OHThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…NTSB ERA10CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB CEN10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Ankeny, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.NTSB ERA10TA197Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Frederick, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.NTSB ERA10FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Roanoke, VAA malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Hamilton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Lansing, IAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.NTSB WPR10WA185Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Northam, Australia, AustraliaOn March 28, 2010, at 0900 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, VH-KDS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain near Northam, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were killed. The flight departed…NTSB WPR10CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStolp Starduster SA-300 · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a quartering tailwind, resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA10LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Miami, FLA loss of main rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Palermo, NYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR10LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Anacortes, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB OPS10IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · San Francisco, CAThe local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Contributing to the incident were tower procedures that permitted transitioning aircraft to cross the runway 28…NTSB ERA10CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Naples, FLThe pilot's improper flare while landing, resulting in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YPF-7 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged prior to landing.NTSB CEN10CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Dusen John M Longeze · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR10LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrison Joseph Q2 · Frazier Park, CAA partial loss of engine power likely due to the failure of the oil pump.NTSB ERA10CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR10LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Terry, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…NTSB WPR10CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lebanon, ORThe pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB OPS10IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Worton, MDThe R10/12 controller issued an improper vector and descent clearance to the GII that put the airplane on a coverging flight path with the B737. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the FAA's training program to correct ongoing controller…NTSB ERA10MA188Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Brownsville, TNThe pilot's decision to attempt the flight into approaching adverse weather, resulting in an encounter with a thunderstorm with localized instrument meteorological conditions, heavy rain, and severe turbulence that led to a loss of control.NTSB ERA10LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Annapolis, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHardie James D KIT FOX XL · Willows, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.NTSB WPR10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.NTSB ERA10LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moore, SCThe certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.NTSB DCA11WA056Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727 - 200F · Moncton, CanadaThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B727-200 that occurred on March 24, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR10LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Hollister, CAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DCA10WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · HungaryOn March 23, 2010, at 13:17 UTC, a Federal Express MD-11, US registered N612FE, declared an emergency and diverted to Hungary (LHBP) due to a low fuel indication. The flight was en route to Paris from Dubai. There were 3 crew members on board and no injuries…NTSB CEN10CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Malta, OHThe pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB ANC10FA029Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKThe fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR10LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Santa Barbara, CAThe landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Yakovlev YAK 3UPW · Half Moon Bay, CAThe failure of left main landing gear actuator to lock in the down position due to low down-lock pressure as a result of a contaminated down-lock track and corroded down-lock balls.NTSB ERA10LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FLA loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA185Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportShaw Fisher FP 404 · Lillian, ALThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ENG10RA022Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB120 · Darwin Aerodrome, AustraliaOn 22 March 2010, at 1009 Central Standard Time, an Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER Brasilia with two crew, prepared to take off on a training flight from runway 29 at Darwin Aerodrome, Northern Territory. The crew were the only…NTSB CEN10LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoehr Thomas H Zenith Stol CH701 · Eldon, MOA loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10IA169Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-92A · Galliano, LAAn unsecured access door, which departed the helicopter and damaged a main rotor blade and a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the incident was the helicopter's color scheme, which made visual inspection of the door difficult.NTSB CEN10CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Alamogordo, NMAn unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.