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 MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB LAX08LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MTThe pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.NTSB LAX08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB LAX08FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DEN08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC08FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chuckey, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC-12 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB DCA08WA070Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-217 · Saskatoon, CanadaOn May 22, 2008, about 0120 central standard time, a Boeing 737-217, Canadian registration C-GKCP, operated by Canadian North, as flight MPE1714 from Fort MacKay, Canada, to Saskatoon, Canada, was on final approach to land on runway 15 at Saskatoon, Canada,…NTSB MIA08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GAThe failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB ENG08IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD-11F · Miami, FLThe insufficient predicted fatigue life of the P/N KBE6-59 adjustable-length 3/8-inch rod end, and the inadequate fatigue margin at the transcowl CDU clevis assembly bracket attachment rivets for the one actuator out condition, which resulted in the failure…NTSB DFW08CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg. LC41-550FG · Columbus, OHThe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds and the airport sign that was impacted.NTSB LAX08CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Augusta, GAThe pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.NTSB DEN08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · East Bernard, TXTwo engine cylinder exhaust valves stuck open for an undetermined reason, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBabcock KR-2 · Olympia, WAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.NTSB LAX08CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and misjudged landing flare.NTSB LAX08CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rockport, CAThe pilot's performance of VFR flight into IMC, resulting in failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the fog.NTSB DCA08FA062Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC10 · Pacific OceanAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulenceNTSB DFW08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-172M · San Antonio, TXThe student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB NYC08LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TNA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337A · West Creek, NJThe pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was…NTSB LAX08LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain physical clearance from the other airplane while taxiing.NTSB LAX08FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Stehekin, WAThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.NTSB LAX08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-23 · Bagdad, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason RV-9A · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DFW08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot landed long and collided with a fence.NTSB DFW08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowell Vaughn Exec 90 · Lafayette, COThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight after experiencing a loss of rotor RPM. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's low level of experience in helicopters and the leaking oil from the engine oil filler cap.NTSB DEN08LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeHavilland DH112 Venom · Hudson, COThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the damage of the airplane were the three ditches and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Delphi, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB ANC08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.NTSB ANC08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Travis AFB, CAThe pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear during landing roll.NTSB DFW08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 401-0860 · Mumford, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA08WA071Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B727-200F · Kolonia, MicronesiaNTSB CHI08FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MIA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC08TA183Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.NTSB LAX08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CAThe loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements…NTSB DFW08LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TXThe departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.NTSB DFW08LA143Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Nickerson, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 M · Hampton, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369FF · Kekaha, HIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Pulaski, WIThe student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.NTSB SEA08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08WA108Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna T188C · Los Rios, EcuadorOn May 13, 2008, about 1700 central standard time, a Cessna T188C, Ecuadorian registration HC-BOR, registered to and operated by AIFA Incorporated, crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological…NTSB MIA08CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Jamestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.