NTSB investigations
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 DCA25WA145Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320-214 · Bogotá, ColombiaNTSB DCA25WA111Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB CEN25LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEpic E1000 · Arcola, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB GAA25WA166IncidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 402 · Rosario, ArgentinaNTSB ENG25WA019Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321-271N · Hermosillo, MexicoNTSB GAA25WA142Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · ForeignPilatus PC6 · Maripasoula, French GuianaNTSB GAA25WA069Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA18 · Les Allues, FranceNTSB ENG25WA017IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Santiago, ChileNTSB GAA25WA067Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA31 · Canelillos, ChileNTSB ERA25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDaniel A Robinson High 6 Berkut 540 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s failure to verify the canopy latches were in the locked position prior to takeoff.NTSB ENG25WA015IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBombardier BD100 1A10 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB CEN25LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mount Vernon, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA25WA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRans S6 · Prado, State of Bahia, BrazilNTSB GAA25WA064Accident · 3 fatalClass 4 · ForeignBell Textron Canada 407 · Paredones Commune, ChileNTSB ERA25LA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMontaer Ltda Montaer MC01 · Miramar, FLOn January 19, 2025, about 1410 eastern standard time, a Montaer MC-01, N916VS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Miramar, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR25LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Prescott, AZOn January 18, 2025, about 1210 Mountain standard time, a Cessna P210N, N4626K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.NTSB ENG25WA016Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignGrumman G164 · Rio Branco, UruguayNTSB CEN25LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Plainview, TXFuel starvation due to fuel migration during the pilot induced slipping maneuver.NTSB DCA25WA098IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 757 · Brussels, BelgiumNTSB CEN25LA086Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Longview, TXThe failure of the lower hinge barrel due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the failure of the lower hinge barrel was increased stress from end face contact likely associated with worn bushings or displaced needle bearings.NTSB CEN25LA081Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bentonville, ARThe pilots’ mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Omaha, NEThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA25WA066Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper 28 · Banktown, AustraliaNTSB CEN25LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tyler, TXAn electrical system surge for a reason that could not be determined that resulted in an overvoltage event, internal damage to electronics equipment, smoke in the cockpit, and a gear up landing.NTSB CEN25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH750 · Byron, ILThe pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Addison, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…NTSB WPR25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206A · Lemoore, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR25FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rock Springs, WYOn January 14, 2025, about 0622 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6502P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Springs, Wyoming. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB GAA25WA074Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Paracatu, BrazilNTSB ERA25LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Wilmington, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB ERA25LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SCThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA25WA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R · Santa Ines, HondurasNTSB ENG25WA046IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Mérignac, FranceNTSB GAA25WA065Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 425 · Höxter, GermanyNTSB ERA25LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA44 · Fairfield, NJThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB ERA25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Orange, MAFailure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock for undetermined reasons as a functional test of the landing gear system could not duplicate the anomaly.NTSB CEN25LA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Batesville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.NTSB GAA25WA184Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 510 · Bankstown Aerodrome, AustraliaNTSB GAA25WA072Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT402 · Itumbiara, BrazilNTSB GAA25WA068Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R · Uberaba, state of Minas Gerais, MG, BrazilNTSB GAA25WA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S-61N · Sédjè, BeninNTSB GAA25WA058Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Nairobi, KenyaNTSB ERA25LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Pompano Beach, FLThe separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MAThe flight instructor’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with an obstacle during approach.NTSB ENG25WA036IncidentClass 5 · ForeignATR ATR72 · La Villiaze, Guernsey, United KingdomNTSB DCA25LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767 · San Bernardino, CAEncounter with windshear during landing which resulted in a tailstrike.NTSB DCA25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 757 · Atlanta, GASubstantial injury to a passenger sustained during evacuation.NTSB ANC25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize that an automated taxiway gate was closing, and the pilot’s failure stop for the closing gate.