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 WPR09CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Beaver, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts.NTSB ERA09LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GAThe flight attendant’s failure to properly restrain herself after taking her jumpseat.NTSB ERA09CA219Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportParks Jerry R Lancair · Milton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB WPR09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Wendover, UTA loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…NTSB ERA09WA226Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Lugo, ItalyNTSB CEN09FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Stillwater, OKThe total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA09FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG09IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 · Bogota, ColombiaFailure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.NTSB DCA09WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B727 · Eldorado, ColombiaOn March 26, 2009, at approximately 0355 local time, a Boeing 727, registration HK4407, operated by Cosmos Air Transport of Colombia, struck trees on approach to runway 13 to Eldorado airport, Bogota (SKBO). The crew conducted a missed approach and landed…NTSB ANC09CA026Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB WPR09LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReimus Sonex FR1 · Paso Robles, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and apply the correct torque to the rocker arm nuts during maintenance.NTSB WPR09CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenny Aerocraft Kitfox III · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT51 T51 · Lake Wales, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the carburetor not being secured to its mounting pad.NTSB DCA09WA067Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Kahramanmaras City, TürkiyeOn March 25, 2009, an Bell 206, registration TC-HEK, crashed in mountainous terrain near Kahramanmaras City, Turkey. The pilot and five passengers onboard were fatally injured and aircraft was destroyed. The investigation is being conducted by the Turkish…NTSB DCA09WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Trelew, Argentina.NTSB WPR09LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and monitoring.NTSB WPR09CA163Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chowchilla, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.NTSB WPR09FA165Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Henderson, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB DCA09RA041Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Narita, JapanOn March 23, 2009, at 0649 local time, a FedEx Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11 crashed upon landing at Narita International Airport (NRT), Narita, Japan. The flight originated at Guangzho Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Guangzho, China. Both pilots were…NTSB CEN09CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.NTSB WPR09MA159Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Butte, MT(1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his failure to take appropriate remedial actions after a low fuel pressure state (resulting from icing within the…NTSB ERA09CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.NTSB CEN09LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ville Platte, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.NTSB CEN09CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Madison, INThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.NTSB CEN09CA228Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos GX · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Columbia, MSA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.NTSB CEN09LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laredo, TXThe certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.NTSB WPR09LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Barnett J4B · Sheridan, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR09LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR09FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Corona, CAThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.NTSB ERA09CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Charleston, MOThe pilot's inadvertent use of the landing gear selector handle instead of the flap handle during landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN09CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Corsicana, TXThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB WPR09LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Wendover, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…NTSB WPR09LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHowes RV-6 · Paulden, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…NTSB WPR09CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09WA218Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-200 · Quito, EcuadorNone.NTSB ERA09LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.NTSB CEN09FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · El Dorado, KSThe failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.NTSB WPR09CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenneth K Knowles Sonex · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Ocala, FLThe right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA09LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.NTSB ERA09CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a parked airplane.NTSB WPR09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WYThe flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…NTSB WPR09FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Townsend, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR09CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.NTSB ERA09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FLAn engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.NTSB CEN09LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MNThe instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…