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 WPR09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WAA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB ENG09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte (CLT), NCThe failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that was applied during the last overhaul.NTSB CEN09LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Tuscola, ILThe pilot failure to maintain proper speed and distance during approach to land which resulted in landing long and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.NTSB CEN09LA440Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAntares MA-33 · Centerburg, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while taking off in a high-density altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to perform pre-takeoff performance calculations, his positioning of the elevator trim in a nose-down…NTSB WPR09LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Westley, CAThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic line socket, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner and/or maintenance facility to comply with the maintenance manual hose replacement schedule.NTSB WPR09CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tucson, AZA hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.NTSB WPR09CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Riverside, CAA loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.NTSB ERA09CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA09CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith PA18 replica · Chesterville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.NTSB ERA09CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337 · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB CEN09LA442Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Boyd, TXA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN09CA493Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe airplane's inoperative brakes while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB CEN09CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.NTSB CEN09CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-D · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09WA063Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMaule M-5-235C · Whitehorse, CanadaOn July 13, 2009, about 2145 pacific daylight time, a float-equipped Maule M-5-235C airplane, N9138E, nosed over and partially sank while landing on Kluane Lake, about 127 miles northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The airplane was being operated as a…NTSB ANC09FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.NTSB WPR09CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Marysville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line wires.NTSB ERA09CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bedford, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over when it contacted the ground.NTSB DCA09FA065Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Charleston, WVFuselage skin failure due to preexisting fatigue at a chemically milled step.NTSB CEN09RA443Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream GIV · Kerry, IrelandOn July 13, 2009, at 0815 Coordinated Universal Time, a Gulfstream Aerospace G IV SP, VT-MST, registered to Asia Aviation Ltd, descended below the minimum safe altitude and flew near mountainous terrain in instrument meteorological conditions after departing…NTSB CEN09CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Pine River, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · North Vernon, INThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and nose over during touchdown.NTSB CEN09CA431Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Porter, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.NTSB ANC09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G18S · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and main landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMid-South Custom Craft SH-2R · Sequim, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector to the main tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB ERA09LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, MAAn engine vibration as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA434Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Durango, COThe glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.NTSB CEN09CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/ · Erie, COThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed reaction to take control and recover.NTSB CEN09CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Elwood, NEThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.NTSB WPR09LA337Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415C · Corona, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Burlington, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to lift off from a trailer. The helicopter subsequently impacted the ground and rolled over.NTSB ERA09WA408Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech A36 · Masizo del Roraima, Venezuela, VenezuelaOn July 16, 2009, about 1640 Atlantic standard time, the wreckage of a Beechcraft A36 A, N354RA, was located on the “Ilu – Tepuy” mountain, within the sector of Masizo del Roraima, Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot had filed a flight plan from the Maurice Bishop…NTSB ERA09LA398Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FLA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…NTSB ERA09LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.NTSB ERA09CA395Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.NTSB CEN09WA476Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206G · Stadtlohn-Wenningfeld, GermanyNTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.NTSB CEN09CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 680-F · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff.NTSB ANC09LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNoorduyn UC-64A · Akiachak, AKThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a crankshaft component, resulting in an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR09CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristopher Vans RV-4 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Sulphur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.NTSB ERA09LA394Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Hertford, NCThe in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportZivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Tarkio, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aerobatic flight.NTSB CEN09FA430Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Fort Worth, TXThe failure of the pivot pin in the side brace of the right main landing gear resulting in the gear collapse during taxi for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.