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 CEN09IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked helicopter.NTSB CEN09CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB CEN09CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Taos, NMThe failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN09CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s spatial disorientation after the passenger door opened during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the door latch.NTSB CEN09LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Bellefontaine, OHThe inadequate torque of the Number 3 cylinder rod bolts by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the connecting rod and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.NTSB CEN09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bagley, MNThe pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.NTSB WPR09FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-236 · Pomona, CAThe pilot's spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.NTSB WPR09CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.NTSB ERA09LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShniderman Ervin Stanley LONG-EZ · Manassas, VAA fire of undetermined origin in the engine compartment.NTSB ERA09LA198Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB CEN09LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarlman Stol CH 801 · Fort Morgan, COThe complete loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing while landing on a snow/ice-covered runway.NTSB ANC09LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Healy, AKThe pilot's delay in initiating a climb while he was packing snow with the airplane's skis in preparation for landing, resulting in a collision with brush.NTSB CEN09LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, INThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.NTSB CEN09CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 222 · Milliken, COThe separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Darlington, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB CEN09RA205Accident · 17 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S-92A · St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaNot required for RA.NTSB CEN09CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Durango, COThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · El Indio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.NTSB ERA09LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Lee, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the overhead wire.NTSB ERA09LA193Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkholder Jimmy C Zodiac 601HD · Live Oak, FLThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.NTSB ERA09LA188Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMXR Technologies MX2 · Dade City, FLAn in-flight loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Belmar, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA09WA038Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD-90 · Jakarta, Indonesia.NTSB CEN09FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NMThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.NTSB CEN09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Oceanside, CAA total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB WPR09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot of the landing zone.NTSB WPR09CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09WA223Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech A36 · Querencia, BrazilNoneNTSB ERA09LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lumberton, MSCollapse of the landing gear due to worn left main landing gear components.NTSB ERA09FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN09FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KSInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Trona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ERA09LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Millville, NJThe pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting.NTSB ERA09LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Montauk, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09LA196Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFritz RV3-A · Greencastle, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent.NTSB WPR09LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Oceanside, CAA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA09LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDoyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.NTSB ERA09LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Eldredge Stewart · Ocala, FLA loss of engine power due to contamination and clogging of the fuel system by a post-assembly fuel tank sealant.NTSB ERA09IA186Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Gainesville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a duck.NTSB ERA09CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cleveland, MSThe inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.NTSB CEN09CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Harrold, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during his turn to reverse course due to weather. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility at the time of the accident.