NTSB investigations, 2008
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 ERA09FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Selmer, TNThe pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Tallahasee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB CEN09LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall, during a landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12XL · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Butler, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC09WA008Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172H · Kadena Air Base, Japan, Japan.NTSB ANC09LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB WPR09LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Concrete, WAThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.NTSB WPR09LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Coolidge, AZA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB ERA09LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Foley, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN09WA033Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.NTSB CEN09LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whitewater, COBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.NTSB WPR09CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoyse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA09LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NCA loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB CEN09RA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…NTSB WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB DCA09FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus 320 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the flightcrew to arrest an excessive sink rate during the flare for landing.NTSB CEN09CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB WPR09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-4 · Buckeye, AZAnother airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.NTSB ERA09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Albertville, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angleton, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB CEN09IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter MD 900 · Amherst, TXThe failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.NTSB CEN09CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."NTSB WPR09LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHeisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UTThe pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.NTSB ERA09CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.NTSB ENG08WA050Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaOn 18 October 2008, approximately 0519 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 737-800, registration D-AXLF, operated by German charter company XL Airways Germany as flight GXL614, experienced an engine failure while enroute from Frankfurt (EDDF) Germany to…NTSB CEN09LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Silverton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire.NTSB CEN09CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09WA022Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402 · Monterrey, MexicoOn October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402C with Mexican Registration XC-HAQ departed on Runway 02 from Del Norte Airport (MMAN), near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico at 1308 central daylight time (CDT) and was on climb out to cruise when radar contact was lost at 1315.…NTSB ANC09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB ERA09LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · New York, NYThe failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…NTSB ERA09LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHargett Sky Ranger II · Rock Hill, SCThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and his impairment due to recent use of marijuana.NTSB ERA09FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Dryden, NYThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB DCA09WA008Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Maiquetia, Venezuela.NTSB CEN09MA019Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Aurora, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air…NTSB ERA09LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NHThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heatNTSB CEN09CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Van Wert, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.NTSB WPR09LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Portland, ORAn in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.NTSB ERA09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Repton, ALFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB WPR09TA012Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 407 · Sedona, AZThe paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.NTSB CEN09FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Conroe, TXA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Delphi, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.NTSB WPR09CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.NTSB ERA09WA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHawker-Beechcraft 100 · Bauru, BrazilNTSB ERA09LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.NTSB ERA09LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Tukan · Mohawk, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.NTSB ERA09CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Epping, NHThe pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.