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 MIA08LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.NTSB MIA08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VAThe pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB DEN08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · St. Louis, MOThe ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.NTSB DEN08FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Baxter Pass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, resulting in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.NTSB SEA08FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDebus J / Mountain S / Bowes E DEBUS-CASST-SNOSHOO · Reno, NVThe movement of the airplane’s modified horizontal stabilizer trim system during an intentional high speed aerobatic maneuver that resulted in exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight structural failure. Contrubuting to the…NTSB NYC08WA308Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Muzino Village, RussiaNTSB NYC08LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC08CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08CA304Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.NTSB MIA08LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sparta, TNFailure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.NTSB LAX08LA290Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne XT-912 · Chelan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Harper, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB MIA08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, ALThe pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.NTSB DFW08LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Orange Grove, TXA total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.NTSB DEN08CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Leadville, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.NTSB ANC08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiehl William A S-4 · Galena, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.NTSB SEA08CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Lakeview, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.NTSB DFW08CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Almogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.NTSB DEN08LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Atkinson, NEThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.NTSB CHI08CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Wadsworth, OHThe lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.NTSB MIA08WA181Accident · 7 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 212 · Persian Gulf, United Arab EmiratesOn September 3, 2008, at 0023 universal time, a Bell 212, A6-AVL registered to and operated by Aerogulf Services Company LLC, collided with a crane during takeoff from an oil rig in the Persian Gulf. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual…NTSB MIA08CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's improper airspeed while landing.NTSB CHI08LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSadler Vampire · Findlay, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…NTSB CHI08LA272Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 Trinidad · Cassville, WIThe left seat pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around and the inadvertent in-flight opening of the cabin door for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the door opening.NTSB SEA08LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair Propjet · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.NTSB SEA08GA194Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NVThe failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…NTSB NYC08CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteppling RV-6A · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Munising, MIThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi.NTSB ANC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB NYC08LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Cumberland, RIThe pilot's improper fuel management practices, which resulted in fuel starvation and a complete power loss. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misdiagnosis of the situation, and his cessation of trouble-shooting to positively identify and correct…NTSB MIA08CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · South Harpswell, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty winds.NTSB DFW08LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Uvalde, TXA total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.NTSB DFW08CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 560 · Telluride, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the reported wind shear.NTSB DEN08LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Angle Fire, NMControlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.NTSB DEN08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Star City, ARThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.NTSB DCA08RA095Accident · 17 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Bukavu, Congo - KinshasaOn September 1, 2008 about 1510 UTC, ZS-OLD, Beech 1900C, operated by Air Serv International, collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pilot, copilot, and 15 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB CHI08MA270Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportConvair CV-580 · Columbus, OHThe improper (reverse) rigging of the elevator trim cables by company maintenance personnel, and their subsequent failure to discover the misrigging during required post-maintenance checks. Contributing to the accident was the captain’s inadequate…NTSB CHI08CA287Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Lakes, WIThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door.NTSB ANC08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC08CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a variable wind.NTSB SEA08LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, ORThe loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure.NTSB SEA08LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to fly the correct approach profile that resulted in the inadvertent pickup of a banner tow line with the airplane's main landing gear.NTSB MIA08FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Latrobe, PAThe pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.NTSB MIA08CA176Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron ZL-60 · Anderson, SCThe pilot's improper use of the balloon burners.NTSB LAX08CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dillon, MTThe pilot-certificated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.NTSB DFW08LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20B · Cleburne, TXLoss of control inflight for undetermined reason.NTSB DFW08CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild SW3 · Carlsbad, NMFailure of the door to remain secure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 20 · Walworth, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.