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 LAX08LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRouse Glasair III · Reno, NVThe excessively worn throttle/mixture linkage arms and pins and a missing mixture control linkage spring washer, which resulted in a loss of power due to an excessively rich mixture.NTSB DCA08WA100Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B737-800 · Paris, France.NTSB CHI08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MNThe failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.NTSB CHI08CA256Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Huntington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.NTSB CHI08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Sparta, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.NTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB DFW08CA213Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Spirit · Vinland Valley, KSThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08WA149Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28R-200 · Taipalsaari, FinlandOn August 15, 2008 at 1014 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200, Finland registration OH-PDY, broke up in flight while maneuvering in clouds and subsequently crashed into Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland. The airplane was destroyed and the three persons on board, a…NTSB DEN08FA141Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Georgia Pass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.NTSB CHI08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Cokato, MNThe pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being…NTSB SEA08LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark III · Richland, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above stall speed while executing a steeply banked turn in the traffic pattern.NTSB LAX08FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · St. Louis, MOThe flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.NTSB DEN08IA143Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Jasper, TXThe impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.NTSB DEN08FA140Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TXThe inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching…NTSB CHI08FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI08CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Kenyon, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.NTSB CHI08CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.NTSB ANC08CA108AccidentData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.NTSB ANC08CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker AK Bush Flyer · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB NYC08CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low-altitude maneuvers.NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB DEN08CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pine Bluff, ARLanding gear collapse for reasons undetermined.NTSB DEN08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Crawford, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and rough terrain.NTSB CHI08CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · East Tawas, MIThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.NTSB CHI08CA251Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301B · Monticello, IAPoor preflight planning in that the pilot failed to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane when the loss of power occurred and…NTSB SEA08CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnglin RV-6 · Puyallup, WAThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were hidden obstructions (tree stumps) in the field of long grass within which the pilot executed his forced landing.NTSB SEA08CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Auburn, WAA catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap.NTSB MIA08FA163Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · South Easton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to execute an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument currency.NTSB LAX08LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowman Titan Tornado II · Needles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude flight over a highway.NTSB CHI08CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IAA failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.NTSB NYC08FA292Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSteven A. Jones Lancair IV P · Stafford, VAThe pilot's decision to install voltage regulators in the engine compartment where they were susceptible to water intrusion, which resulted in a malfunction of the standby electrical system's voltage regulator and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB NYC08CA277Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB DEN08LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDickey RV-6A · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB DEN08LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Heber Springs, ARthe improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA243Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Cosmos, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.NTSB ANC08FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Sitka, AKA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and navigation.NTSB NYC08CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB NYC08CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Gardner, FLThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.NTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB LAX08CA264Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oceanside, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB DFW08FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cassville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the…NTSB CHI08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Branch, MNThe loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI08CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Turton, SDThe failure of the starter generator which resulted in the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the tall grass, and the ditch.NTSB ANC08FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB SEA08FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Garden City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB NYC08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Dresden, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance while on final approach.NTSB MIA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Apache CLA · Boynton Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.