Final NTSB investigations, ND
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 CHI98LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.NTSB CHI98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI98LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun.NTSB CHI98FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bismarck, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.NTSB CHI98LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, NDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dawson, NDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.NTSB CHI98LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which…NTSB CHI98LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Williston, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors.NTSB CHI98LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Fargo, NDthe circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position.NTSB CHI97LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing. The exposed runway lip was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA292Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Grand Forks, NDThe flight attendant's seat belt was not secured. A factor was turbulence in the clouds.NTSB CHI97LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Larimore, NDthe pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…NTSB CHI97LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelocity Velocity Elite RG · Langdon, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind and proximity of the taxiway sign were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, NDthe pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining.NTSB FTW97IA261Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Dickinson, NDan encounter with unforecast convection induced turbulence (CIT). Related factors were: the flight crew's improper evaluation of the weather, and an inaccurate preflight weather briefing by company weather personnel.NTSB CHI97LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Buffalo, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Water on the runway and the soft terrain were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · La Moure, NDa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB CHI97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, NDthe student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.NTSB CHI97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · West Fargo, NDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down.NTSB CHI97LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Carson, NDa loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright P-40E · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB CHI97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Regan, NDthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Factors were clouds, the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his poor evaluation of the weather, and the encounter with unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CHI97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bowbells, NDthe pilot's failure to lean the mixture control after applying carburetor heat as the pilot's operating handbook states should be done. The carburetor icing conditions and the terrain were factors.NTSB CHI97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Finley, NDfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI96LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Minot, NDfuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB CHI96LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire, while crossing under a transmission line. The proximity of wires to the work area was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Napoleon, NDthe pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB CHI96LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Hazelton, NDinadvertent VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were:…NTSB CHI96LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoppenhagen PUD Knocker Special · Grafton, NDthe inadequate fuel system design by the builder which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI96LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, NDthe pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.NTSB CHI96LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Watford City, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a road.NTSB CHI96LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Mandan, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.NTSB CHI96LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Fryburg, NDthe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain.NTSB CHI96FA216Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227AC · Grand Forks, NDinsufficient clearance between the second stage compressor impeller and the shroud. A factor was the subsequent fatigue failure of the impeller.NTSB CHI96LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Grand Forks, NDthe instructor pilot used an improper procedure when he demonstrated a rejected takeoff and he misjudged the flare.NTSB CHI96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Cleveland, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.NTSB CHI96LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Fargo, NDthe flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI96LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy condition of the taxiway and the high gusting wind.NTSB CHI96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Munich, NDthe pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…NTSB CHI95LA323Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle.NTSB CHI95FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, NDthe pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather.NTSB CHI95LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Dickinson, NDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A-450 · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.NTSB CHI95LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Bremen, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Park River, NDthe loss of power due to the primary lead in the left magneto being grounded against the case, and the improper clearance of the breaker point gaps. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Carrington, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's excessive gross weight, and the unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB CHI95LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williston, NDengine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.NTSB CHI95LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Kenmare, NDthe pilot's not obtaining/maintaining proper climb rate.NTSB CHI95LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Linton, NDThe pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.