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 ERA10LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFoster John Glasair III · Oxford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during visual conditions at dusk, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB CEN10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.NTSB WPR10CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYoung Dee C Kitfox II · St. Anthony, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ENG10IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR72 · St. CroixThe sealing failure between the fuel nozzle adapter assembly and fuel transfer tubes that allowed fuel to leak into the nacelle fire zone where it was subsequently ignited by the hot combustor case. Contributing to the failure was a combination of…NTSB WPR10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert after observing the…NTSB DCA10IA021Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-131 · Newark, NJA mechanical failure of internal components of the right main landing gear door actuator resulting in the flight crew being unable to fully extend the right main landing gear using the normal and alternate procedures. Contributing to this incident was a…NTSB CEN10CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD · New London, WIThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on the snow- and ice-covered runway.NTSB WPR10LA104Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Streak 2 · Lake Isabella, CAThe pilot’s performance of prohibited aerobatic flight maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.NTSB WPR10CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in low visibility conditions.NTSB ERA10LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Bayport, NYA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.NTSB WPR10LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and the check airman’s delayed remedial response.NTSB WPR10LA103Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLarson RV8 · Sequim, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10GA102Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Kooskia, IDA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.NTSB CEN10LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 20C · Eagle, COThe flight crew’s improper preflight inspection and failure to remove the main landing gear wheel chock, resulting in damage and subsequent failure of the main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195B · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.NTSB WPR10CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral drift control during landing.NTSB ENG10IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC8 · Cincinnati (CVG), OHFailure of the NLG cylinder occurred by intergranular rupture; coincidental to a chrome plating crack. The failure origin occurred along the inner surface of the cylinder and then propagated by stress corrosion cracking to the outer surface. A secondary crack…NTSB WPR10CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR10CA098Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA10LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Auburn, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA10CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.NTSB CEN10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Kearney, NEThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of structural icing during the flight.NTSB WPR10GA097Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Auberry, CAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.NTSB CEN10MA088Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Prospect Heights, ILA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Brownstown, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight.NTSB CEN10CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Santa Fe, NMThe restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10WA114Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Palau International Airport, PalauOn January 4, 2010, about 1300 Palau standard time, a Cessna 182P, registered T8A182P, with amphibian floats, landed hard on runway 09 at Palau International Airport, Republic of Palau. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, ABA Sky, Inc. The…NTSB ERA10LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Greenbush, METhe pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB DCA10WA019Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Hahn, GermanyOn January 4, 2010, at 0940 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, Irish registration EI-DAK, operated by Ryan Air, experienced fire and smoke in a ground power unit connector prior to takeoff at Hahn, Germany. The aircraft had minor damage and 5 of the 6 crew members…NTSB WPR10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ENG10WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · Turin Airport, ItalyOn January 3, 2010, about 1430 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the pilots of Meridiana Airlines flight 193, a Boeing MD-80, I-SMEB,reported a smell similar to burning plastic while on the ground with the APU running at the Turin-Caselle Airport, Torino,…NTSB DCA10WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Dortmund, GermanyOn January 3, 2010, at 0605 UTC, an Air Berlin Boeing 737-86J, registered in Germany as D-ABKF, ran off the end of runway 06 at Dortmund, Germany, during an aborted takeoff. Snow was falling at the time. The takeoff was aborted due to an airspeed indicator…NTSB ERA10LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227 · Somerset, KYDamaged wiring in the nosewheel steering harness, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' improper touchdown point.NTSB DCA10WA045Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationKinshasa, Congo - KinshasaOn January 2, 2010, about 0700 UTC, 9Q-CAA, a Boeing 727-200, domestic cargo flight, operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation(CAA)went off the side of runway 06 followed by collapse of the landing gear during landing at Kinshasa-N'djili Airport, Democratic…NTSB CEN10WA393Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft 200 · Sept-Îles, CanadaOn January 2, 2010, approximately 1236 eastern daylight time, a Canadian-registered Hawker Beechcraft Corp. 200 multiengine airplane, C-FSKQ, operated by Sky Jet M.G. Inc., as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, landed at the Sept-Îles Airport (YZV),…NTSB CEN10CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB WPR10CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Tipton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB ERA10LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NCA missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.NTSB ERA10LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Doylestown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB WPR10RA093Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 185 · Baindoang, PNG, Papua New GuineaOn December 30, 2009, about 0618 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 185E, P2-MJL, made a forced emergency landing on mountainous terrain following a loss of oil pressure, about 1 nautical mile southwest of a remote…NTSB ERA10WA106Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369 · Pitalito, ColombiaOn December 29, 2009, about 1655 universal coordinated time (1155 local time), a Hughes 369D, Colombian registration HK4177, operated by Sociedad Aerea de Ibague, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The Colombian…NTSB CEN10CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoover Frank RV-8 · Houma, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer · Eldon, MOThe pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.NTSB ENG10WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBogota, ColombiaOn December 27, 2009, an Embraer EMB-190 operated by Aero Republica, a Colombian-certificated air carrier, experienced a fire in the left engine, a General Electric CF34-10E, after takeoff from El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia. The airplane…NTSB CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR72 · Dallas, TXA fatigue failure of an elevator stop bracket, which resulted in a partial jam of the elevator control. Contributing to the failure was the improper installation of shim stacks, poor alignment of the brackets, and cyclic stresses acting on the lower stop,…NTSB ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB ERA10FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Heflin, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…NTSB CEN10LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Robert Lee, TXThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for unknown reasons.