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 WPR09CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR-8B · Tacoma, WAThe application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotek Pitts Spec · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN09LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMileski Zenair · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN09CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J230-SP · Delavan, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPolit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA263Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanham Lancair IV · Seligman, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control during en route descent while operating in known icing conditions.NTSB WPR09FA258Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Fallon, NVThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Robbins, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.NTSB ERA09WA305Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationRaytheon B-350 · Porto Segura, BrazilOn May 23, 2009, at 0030 universal time coordinated, a Raytheon B-350, Brazil registration PR-MOZ, operated by Metered Holdings LTDA, impacted the ground 200 meters from the threshold to runway 15 at the Terra Vista/Porto Seguro (SBTV), Porto Segura, Brazil.…NTSB ERA09LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHazelwood Michael S RV-8 · Decatur, ALThe RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering. This report was modified on September 10, 2010.NTSB CEN09LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Skiatook, OKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.NTSB WPR09LA253Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGauchat Safari · Rock Springs, AZThe separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.NTSB ERA09WA354Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, BrazilOn May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…NTSB DCA09IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A330 · Los Cayes, HaitiThe final report for this incident was combined with and can be found under NTSB Investigation number, DCA09IA064.NTSB CEN09CA317Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Martinsville, INThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.NTSB WPR09LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135 · Los Angeles, CAThe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.NTSB WPR09LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWesterhout/Gagnier Escapade · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional/lateral control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.NTSB ERA09CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09CA298Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G1 · Bald Eagle, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB CEN09LA311Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…NTSB CEN09CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Winsted, MNThe student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.NTSB CEN09CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.NTSB ERA09CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Perryville, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DCA09CA051Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 332 · San Juan, PRInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise.NTSB WPR09LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Joshua Tree, CAAn in-flight fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA248Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Beach, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB CEN09CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C35 · Englewood, COThe collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.NTSB WPR09CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA09LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Dingman, PAA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR09FA246Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Burlington, WAThe failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.NTSB WPR09CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Flagstaff, AZThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVenus Trike · Kuna, IDThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.NTSB ERA09LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGossard Ronald F Kitfox IV · Camden, NCA loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the engine muffler exhaust pipe and resulting impingement of hot exhaust gases on the carburetor.NTSB CEN09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10A · Pickwick, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne XT912 · Newark, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.NTSB CEN09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.NTSB ANC09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR09LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Desert Center, CAA partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.NTSB ERA09LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Cuba, CubaAn unanticipated inflight encounter with turbulence.NTSB ERA09LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Norwood, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in excessive side loads to the right main landing gear and the separation of the outer main landing gear rib from the right wing.NTSB CEN09CA302Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.