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 CHI08CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Marion, IAThe pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.NTSB CHI08CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Veedersburg, INThe oil filler cap not reinstalled by the pilot prior to the aerial application flight and the total loss of engine oil during an aerial application. Additional causes were the low altitude of the operation and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…NTSB ANC08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.NTSB ANC08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180G · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.NTSB SEA08CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB NYC08LA259Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSands Thomas E Rotorway 162 · Graysville, TNA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08FA246Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McMurray, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.NTSB DFW08CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright 12Q · Erie, COFailure of the tail wheel control cable during landing roll out, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CHI08LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBolenbaugh Phillip William Rans S-6ES · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB SEA08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Corona, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC08LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB NYC08CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrimes Barry R Chinook Plus TWO · Magnolia Springs, ALThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the fuel pump.NTSB NYC08CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Stevensville, MDThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08CA150Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · New Market, TNThe student pilot's failure to consider the aircraft's performance for the takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Big Creek, IDThe airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Athens, TXA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a…NTSB CHI08LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB CHI08LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rio Grande, NJA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CHI08CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, INThe altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…NTSB CHI08CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IAThe pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.NTSB DFW08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.NTSB DFW08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Rosharon, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.NTSB DCA08RA084Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747-400 · Manila, PhilippinesAt approximately 11:15 AM local time, Manila, Philippines, the crew of Qantas flt 30, a Boeing 747-400, VH-OJK, executed an emergency landing after a section of the fuselage separated at an altitude of approximately 29,000 feet and resulted in a rapid…NTSB CHI08CA221Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB LAX08FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing.NTSB DFW08LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMarshall James J Cozy MK IV · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wall of the rock quarry.NTSB DEN08IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Denver, COTotal failure of the right inboard tire. Contributing to this incident were the low pressure of the tire, and the high tire heat generated by the previous rejected takeoff.NTSB CHI08LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Mayville, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating rotor blades after he exited the helicopter after landing.NTSB CHI08CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Clinton, ILThe inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application. A contributing factor was the guy wire.NTSB CHI08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, INThe loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.NTSB CHI08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTuth RV-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe compensation for wind conditions disregarded by the pilot and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision making by the plot during approach to the destination airport. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB LAX08LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CAA malfunction of the tow release mechanism.NTSB ENG08WA044IncidentForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, IndonesiaOn July 23 2008, Garuda Indonesia Airlines Boeing 737, registeration PK-GZN, Serial number 29209, suffered a MLG failure at Syamsudin Noor Airport, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Investigation found a crack in one of the brake mounting holes propogating…NTSB DEN08LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Longmont, COA total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus A · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues.NTSB CHI08CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OHThe improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…NTSB CHI08CA206Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MIThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI08CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHowell FW2C80TR · Washington, IAThe low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI08CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28F · Amberg, WIThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributing to the accident was the tree.NTSB SEA08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares - Balaban MA33 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB NYC08LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…NTSB NYC08LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarrithers Carl L VP1 · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol.NTSB LAX08LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bountiful, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA195Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman 164A · Lake Providence, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering during an aerial application. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.NTSB CHI08CA226Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Grantsburg, WIA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Iliamna, AKA total loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 8 cylinder from the engine, which separated an oil line, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the float-equipped airplane's forced landing on a road.NTSB SEA08CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.NTSB OPS08IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Chicago, ILThe LC-10 controller's failure to ensure the appropriate separation between two airplanes operating on runways where flight paths intersect.NTSB MIA08LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.