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"
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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 CHI08FA269Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Greensburg, INThe in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue…NTSB CHI08CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Spring Grove, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.NTSB ANC08LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe en route loss of engine power due to a mechanic's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting, which became disconnected in flight.NTSB ANC08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB SEA08LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Burbank, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final…NTSB NYC08FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC08CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newton, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.NTSB NYC08CA300Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Barceloneta, PRThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.NTSB MIA08LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elizabethtown, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling.NTSB MIA08CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TNThe failure of the wooden propeller.NTSB LAX08LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an uncommanded pitch-up during the takeoff.NTSB DCA08WA096Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBoeing B737-200 · Latacunga, Ecuador.NTSB CHI08CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Bay City, MIThe loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain.NTSB ANC08CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.NTSB SEA08LA190Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.NTSB OPS08IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Fresno, CAThe tower controller's failure to ensure the runway was clear before allowing Skywest 69R to land. Factors contributing to the incident were the Malibu pilot's and tower controller's unfamiliarity with the airport layout.NTSB NYC08CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Sebring, FLA bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.NTSB MIA08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Pantego, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.NTSB DFW08FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ridgedale, MOAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Refugio, TXThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land.NTSB OPS08IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B744 · Atlantic OceanThe San Juan CERAP controllers failure to ensure the two aircraft were properly separated using non-radar separation standards.NTSB LAX08LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.NTSB LAX08FA286Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Las Vegas, NVA loss of power in the right engine due to an in-flight fuel-fed fire in the right engine compartment that, while the exact origin could not be determined, was likely related to the right engine-driven fuel pump, its fuel supply line, or fitting. Contributing…NTSB LAX08CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08LA217AccidentLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.NTSB DEN08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelie RV-6 · Denver, COThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI08LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Grayslake, ILThe inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.NTSB OPS08IA012Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reading, PAThe tower local controller permitted an aircraft to conduct a low approach and another aircraft to land on a closed runway. Contributing to the incident were the arrival radar controller who failed to correct the local controller when advised an aircraft…NTSB NYC08LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bristol, NHThe pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Danielson, CTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB DFW08TA224Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Meeker, COThe pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB NYC08IA290Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-209B · Bogota, ColombiaThe combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.NTSB MIA08WA175Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Pastaza, EcuadorOn August 26, 2008, about 1100 local time, a Cessna 172, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY, registered to an operated by Wings of Hope Incorporated, as a medical transport flight, crashed following a loss of engine power, while in cruise flight to Rio Amazonas…NTSB MIA08LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MSThe mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.NTSB DCA08WA094Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B747-436 · Montreal, Canada.NTSB CHI08CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MIThe deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB MIA08WA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech BE-55 · Curico, ChileOn August 25, 2008, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-55, CC-PBY, registered to and operated by Inversiones Aeronauticas Y Servicios Aereos Limitada, as a personal flight, collided with a private residence while maneuvering in the vicinity of…NTSB LAX08CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnderson R E/Abromavich L J Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI08CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MNThe pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.NTSB NYC08RA286Accident · 11 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Zacapa, GuatemalaOn August 24, 2008, about 1545 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, Guatemalan registry TG-JCS, was destroyed during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Zacapa, Guatemala. The two Guatemalan certificated flight…NTSB NYC08LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEuropro CZ Eurofox · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DFW08FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Yuma, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB DFW08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14-19-2 · Keller, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane which resulted in an attempted takeoff without fuel present in the selected fuel tank.NTSB DCA08WA092Accident · 65 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan;khNTSB CHI08CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MNThe failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.NTSB CHI08CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pullman, MIA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NYThe failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.NTSB MIA08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FLBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.NTSB LAX08CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Wasco, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CHI08CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Algonac, MIThe amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.