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 ERA09CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Morristown, NJThe flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.NTSB CEN09LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-10 · Kansas City, MOAn in-flight encounter with turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA09FA022Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CAThe first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.NTSB CEN09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Edgewood, NMA total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore David DM-1 · Salters, SCA hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportReamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-890 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the deicing crew to follow company procedures by not receiving confirmation from the flight crew before beginning to deice the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.NTSB CEN09CA102Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Batesville, ARThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.NTSB CEN09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB ERA09LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.NTSB CEN09WA150Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAgusta AW-139 · Norfolk, England, United KingdomOn December 23, 2008, an Agusta AW-139 helicopter, registration G-CHCV, experienced multiple system failures including a false baggage compartment fire warning near Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently returned to the departure airport…NTSB CEN09LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-212B · Rockford, ILThe ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.NTSB CEN09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.NTSB CEN09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.NTSB WPR09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.NTSB ERA09LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Bow, NHAn interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.NTSB CEN09FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Hayden, COThe pilot's loss of situational awareness while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR09CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180C · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET · Jamestown, NYThe inability to stop the airplane on the remaining runway because of icy runway conditions. A factor was the failure of the drag chute to properly deploy.NTSB ERA09FA100Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Linden, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Corning, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA09MA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Denver, COThe captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…NTSB CEN09FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, COThe pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR09FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA 20-C1 · Alamo Lake State Park, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the performance of a maneuver and his failure to recover from the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR09FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Warner Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB ERA09CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FLA loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09WA103Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Saltillo, MexicoOn December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and…NTSB ANC09IA015Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-4Q8 · Sitka, AKThe placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.NTSB ANC09CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.NTSB WPR09FA060Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HIThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ERA09CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GAThe student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · North Canton, OHThe pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…NTSB ERA09WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn December 18, 2008, at 0810 universal time coordinated, a Piper Aircraft, PA-31T, LV-MYX, operated by Aviacenter SA, impacted the ground a few minutes after takeoff from San Fernando Airport (SADF), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Visual flight rules prevailed.…NTSB ERA09LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHess John L Spezio II · Newville, PAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.NTSB ERA09FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Goodland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.NTSB WPR09LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CAThe helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.NTSB WPR09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Sheridan, WYMaintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Preston, IDThe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA09CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB CEN09LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Madison, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument landing due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN09CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ely, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR09CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB CEN09FA094Incident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the left landing gear to extend due to improper maintenance when the landing gear door was replaced. Contributing to the incident was the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance manual instructions.NTSB ERA09WA113Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN-2A MK III · Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsNTSB ERA09CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH-58C · Osceola County, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude during low-altitude spraying operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB DCA09IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the maintenance personnel to properly complete the installation, and the inspection personnel to conduct the proper functional test, of the left main landing gear uplock assembly.NTSB CEN09WA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Baden, AustriaNTSB CEN09LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Gary, INThe pilot's excessive airspeed and improper flare while landing in gusting winds.