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 ERA10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Eupora, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply.NTSB ERA10LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bennington, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain.NTSB ERA10CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportElkins Christen Eagle II · Athens, KYThe pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TB200 · Edwards, CAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB WPR10CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J4 · El Cajon, CAThe left-seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Scranton, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB CEN10IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright P-40E · Lincoln, NEThe right landing gear's partial retraction during landing due to paint contamination of the landing gear handle detent.NTSB WPR10FA029Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Blythe, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Adrian, MIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR10CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Marana, AZThe improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10WA044Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NTOn October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…NTSB ERA10LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFuji LM1 · Athens, GAAn aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Elizabethton, TNThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB DCA10WA005Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Budapest, HungaryOn October 22, 2009, a Sky Airlines Boeing 737-400, registration TC-SKD, conducted an emergency descent due to a rapid decompression and diverted to Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHSM), Budapest, Hungary. There were no injuries to the 6 crew…NTSB CEN10CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, NDThe flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended prior to landing.NTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA10LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArgence Enas A. Christen Eagle · Hernando, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA10FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive airspeed in an attempt to comply with air traffic control’s request to expedite his landing.NTSB DCA10RA010Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 707 · Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesOn October 21, 2009, a Sudan Airways, B-707, registration ST-AKW, crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 30 at Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, UAE. The six crewmembers on board were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The intended…NTSB DCA10IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Minneapolis, MNThe flight crew's failure to monitor the airplane’s radio and instruments and the progress of the flight after becoming distracted by conversations and activities unrelated to the operation of the flight.NTSB DCA10WA004Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Ciudad de la Costa, UruguayNTSB CEN10CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB OPS10IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Apt. (KATL), GAThe flight crew’s failure to identify the correct landing surface due to fatigue. Contributing to the cause of the incident were (1) the flight crew’s decision to accept a late runway change, (2) the unavailability of the approach light system and the…NTSB ERA10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Winnsboro, SCThe flight instructor's failure to monitor the simulated emergency procedure, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the intentional throttle application by one of the flightcrew.NTSB ENG10WA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Melbourne Airport, AustraliaOn October 20, 2009, at 0900 local time, a Virgin Blue Airlines Boeing 737-800 airplane, registration VH-VUI, experienced a failure of the right main landing gear outboard wheel assembly during landing at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Australia. No one was…NTSB DCA10WA003Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Manchester, United KingdomOn October 19, 2009, a Thomsonfly Boeing 737-330, registration G-CELI, aborted takeoff after experiencing a right yaw at about 100 knots at Manchester Airport (EGCC), Manchester, United Kingdom. There was no damage to the airplane or injuries to the…NTSB CEN10CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Sand Coulee, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Oliver Springs, TNThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB CEN10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Peoria, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.NTSB CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB CEN10CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkistmas George Pietnpol Aircamper · Toledo, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeromot AMT-200(SU · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the brush in proximity to the runway.NTSB WPR10CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.NTSB WPR10CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB CEN10CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.NTSB ANC10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence.NTSB WPR10TA025Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Los Alamitos, CAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the instructional autorotative landing, which resulted in a failure to maintain an adequate rotor rpm to avoid a hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB CEN10WA058Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC12 · Weert, NetherlandsOn October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…NTSB CEN10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Johnson City, KSThe pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.NTSB WPR10LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Molokai, HIThe failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.