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 LAX08IA241Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters MD 902 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the fatigue failure of the threaded portion of the forward directional control cable as a result of the improper installation a lock washer.NTSB LAX08GA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A200 · Salt Lake CIty, UTThe failure of the landing gear motor (worn components) resulting in the partial collapse of the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew not following emergency checklist procedures to attempt a manual gear extension.NTSB LAX08CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salmon, IDThe pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.NTSB DFW08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.NTSB CHI08FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in the landing pattern. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the failure of the pilot's shoulder harness.NTSB CHI08CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164D · Esmond, NDThe pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known…NTSB SEA08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.NTSB LAX08LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CAThe pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane.NTSB LAX08CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.NTSB DEN08LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Deerfield, KSThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot intentionally performing low altitude maneuvers (side slips), unporting and starving the engine of fuel, and his initiating a climb at low airspeed.NTSB NYC08WA256Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S-61N · Cusco, PeruNTSB NYC08CA252Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuschmann Robert E Helicycle · Stuart, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a known discrepancy. Contributing to the accident was spilled fuel on the drive belts.NTSB MIA08CA146Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly 7-15 · Jamestown, RIThe pilot's excessive descent maneuver.NTSB MIA08CA145Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Greensburg, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude maneuvers.NTSB LAX08FA233Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Price, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning for the takeoff and the loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.NTSB LAX08CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ogden, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DFW08FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kemp, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB DEN08LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · Cleveland, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during his attempted performance of aerobatic maneuvers shortly after takeoff.NTSB DEN08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mc Alester, OKThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DCA08RA079Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S92A · Gapyeong, South KoreaAt approximately 5:00 PM local time, Gapyeong, Republic of Korea, a Korean registered Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, Korean registration HL9292, S/N 920020, operated by Times Aerospace, collided with trees and other ground obstacles while attempting a landing on…NTSB CHI08LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sparta, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.NTSB CHI08CA204Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndy T-Bird II · Independence, IAThe takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.NTSB SEA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FLThe lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.NTSB LAX08LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.NTSB DFW08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bovina, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB CHI08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Carthage, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.NTSB NYC08LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.NTSB MIA08FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.NTSB DFW08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Midland, TXThe failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.NTSB DFW08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Rockport, TXThe pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.NTSB DFW08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.NTSB CHI08IA200Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · Rockford, ILThe improper installation of the forward edge of the left-hand wing-to-body panel, causing the fairing to separate from the airplane during an in-flight encounter with light turbulence. Contributing to the event was the use of small-head screws and grommets…NTSB SEA08FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.NTSB NYC08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJThe student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.NTSB MIA08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.NTSB DFW08LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CHI08LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC08LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Surfside Beach, SCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the obstruction of the carburetor heat flapper by a mud dauber's nest.NTSB MIA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WYA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.NTSB DEN08FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Salesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.NTSB CHI08LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrochak Aventura II · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, ILThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.NTSB DFW08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits SA3A · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB DCA08WA080Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-282 · Port Harcourt, NigeriaOn July 14, 2008 about 1744 UTC, Chanchangi Airlines flight 138, a Boeing 737-282, 5N-BIG, crashed during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigieria. The airplane overran runway 21 following an instrument approach. Instrument meteorolgical…NTSB MIA08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.