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 CEN09IA438Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Put-In-Bay, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN09FA405Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.NTSB CEN09CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Bloomington, ILThe complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB ANC09CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot's excessive airspeed during approach to compensate for turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and runway overrun.NTSB CEN09LA413Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Breckenridge, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor wind direction while operating in the "Critical Wind Azimuth Area."NTSB CEN09CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.NTSB CEN09CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Benton, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA480Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Page, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Burley, IDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.NTSB CEN09LA403Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Ainsworth, IAA component failure of the fuel control unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09IA618Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Peoria, ILThe loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover.NTSB CEN09CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WIA total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.NTSB WPR09FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · St George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA479Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.NTSB WPR09CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna LC-126C · Lincoln, CAA fatigue crack in the left main landing gear strut resulting in the collapse of the strut during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Knobel, ARThe failure of the P-3 tube resulting in the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09LA318Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18E · Ephrata, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during flight and his exceedance of the glider’s design limits during an attempted recovery from a spin.NTSB WPR09LA317Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UTThe glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Quinton, VAA loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA09WA063Accident · 152 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A310 · Moroni, ComorosOn June 29, 2009, about 2251 UTC, an Airbus A310-300, 7O-ADJ, operated as Yemenia flight 626, collided with the waters of the Indian Ocean, during an approach to land at Moroni, Comoros. Of the 153 aboard, one passenger was the sole survivor and the aircraft…NTSB CEN09LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bastrop, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly verify the fuel load prior to departure.NTSB CEN09LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Shelbyville, INThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in a condition that was not airworthy.NTSB CEN09CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherhead Peter L Stol CH 701 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the accident airplane.NTSB WPR09FA316Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.NTSB ERA09CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Kasigluk, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA09LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Shepherdsville, KYThe mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.NTSB ERA09LA371Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLayson Stanley B Steen SKY Bolt · High Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Ware, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09CA459Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Usafa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the go-around.NTSB CEN09CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Pittsburg, KSThe pilot's loss of directional control resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSidler Mike Rotorway · Waxahachie, TXThe pilot’s failure to control his rate of descent during autorotation, which required an aggressive recovery maneuver and resulted in a sudden loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB WPR09LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lewiston, IDA loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB OPS09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-202 · Cleveland, OHThe local controller did not visually scan the runways and ensure that the E145 had crossed runway 24L prior to issuing a takeoff clearance to the DH8, did not ensure separation between the two airplanes, and did not cancel takeoff clearance for the DH8 in a…NTSB ERA09LA400Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportApollo Monsoon · Kanona, NYThe pilot's loss of control while landing in convective weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was his misjudgment of the approaching weather.NTSB ERA09LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael J. Kohout Glassair III · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.NTSB CEN09FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.NTSB WPR09WA296Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Paraburdoo, AustraliaOn June 25, 2009 at 2230 local time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, Australia registry VH-HXO, collided with the ground near Paraburdoo, Western Australia. The helicopter was owned and operated by a private individual and was on a non-commercial cross country…NTSB WPR09LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.NTSB WPR09LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Lakeport, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA309Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.NTSB WPR09CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while landing.NTSB ERA09LA369Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportP&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09LA368Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.