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 CEN09CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Thomas, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Glenn Moronca · Burgaw, NCA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's operation of the airplane with a deteriorated fuel tank.NTSB ERA09CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09WA183Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B · St. Maarten, NTNone.NTSB DCA09WA034Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Niigata, JapanOn March 5, 2009, at approximately 0820 Japan Standard Time, an Air France Boeing 777-200, registration F-GSPD, encountered turbulence near Niigata, Japan, at an altitude of about 25,000 feet. Two flight attendants received serious injuries. The passengers…NTSB CEN09LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, TXThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.NTSB WPR09LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Calexico, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09IA140Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three engine bearing as a result of oil starvation due to coked oil obstructing the oil passages.NTSB WPR09FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStephenson Zodiac 601 XL · Antelope Island, UTThe in-flight failure of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and the lack of aileron counterbalances.NTSB WPR09FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA-40 · Arcata, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and glidepath while executing a night instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB WPR09CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRudolph Ralph Monroe Starlite · Coachella, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the rear crankshaft journal.NTSB WPR09CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase 2 · Salome, AZThe pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.NTSB ERA09WA180Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-100 · San Miguel, VenezuelaNone.NTSB DCA09WA039Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGreeceOn March 2, a Jet2.com B-757, registration G-LSAA, operating from Manchester, England, to Taba, Egypt, experienced a decompression during cruise over Greece. No serious injuries were reported to the 192 passengers and crew onboard. The flight diverted to…NTSB CEN09LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Galliano, LAThe failure of the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during engine start due to the mechanic's failure to properly reattach the tail rotor driveshaft and coupling during maintenance.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB WPR09CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CAA loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.NTSB CEN09CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlisle, ARThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Rio Linda, CAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB WPR09CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's improper use of the brakes and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout.NTSB ERA09WA178Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Liquino, EcuadorNone.NTSB DCA09FA033Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CRJ · Tallahassee, FLAn electrical anomaly in the top portion of the JB-1 junction box resulting in ignition of adjacent combustible materials, including insulation blankets, and a flexible oxygen line.NTSB CEN09WA188Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 212 · Aguascalientes, MexicoNot Required. Investigation is being conducted by the DGAC, Mexico.NTSB CEN09FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Albany, LAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight…NTSB WPR09LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportToland S/Thornburgh J Twin 503SL · Torrance, CAThe passenger’s inadvertent activation of the engine throttle.NTSB WPR09CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Amargosa Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.NTSB DCA09WA036Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · South Jakarta, IndonesiaNTSB CEN09CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Lancaster, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.NTSB ANC09CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.NTSB ANC09CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.NTSB ERA11LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OKFailure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COThe pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA09RA030Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationBoeing B737-800 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsOn February 25, 2009 at approximately 10:40 am local time, a Turkish Airlines B737-800 (registration TC-JGE), equipped with CFM engines, flight TK 1951, crashed during approach to Schipol Amsterdam Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The flight originated…NTSB CEN09LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KSFailure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.NTSB CEN09CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.NTSB CEN09CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.NTSB WPR09CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Twentynine Palms, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA09LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369F · Moyock, NCThe flight instructor's failure to verify that the helicopter's skid was clear of an obstruction while demonstrating a one-skid and toe-in landing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to practice this maneuver at an…NTSB DCA09WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL-600 · Santander, SpainOn February 24, 2009, about 1750 coordinated universal time, an Air Nostrum CL-600-2B19, registration EC-IKZ, experienced a duel engine failure while on approach to Santander Airport (LEXJ), Santander, Spain. The flight crew were able to restart both engines…NTSB CEN09WA174Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR 22 · Itzehoe, GermanyOn February 24, 2009, at 1600 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR22 , German registered D-EPDK, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Itzehoe Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB CEN09CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Wayne, INThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Kansas City, MOThe copilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's delayed decision to perform a go-around.NTSB WPR09LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Cave Creek, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the brownout condition created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's perception of proximity to the ground, and the glare interference from the parked fire vehicles headlights…NTSB WPR09CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters PA-18-150 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DCA09WA035Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD90 · Batam, Indonesia.NTSB CEN09LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Pueblo, COThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.