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 DFW08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Roswell, NMThe airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.NTSB DEN08LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI08LA101Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Roseglen, NDThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.NTSB MIA08CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.NTSB DFW08LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Taylor, TXThe failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.NTSB ANC08FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Unalaska, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while landing, and the vehicle operator's decision to ignore runway warning signals. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative vehicle gate system and the failure of airport management to adequately…NTSB SEA08FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain, the dark night condition, the turbulent wind condition, and the low clouds.NTSB NYC08WA160Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna U206C · Nazca, PeruOn April 9, 2008, about 1530 Peruvian local time, a Cessna U206C, Peruvian registration OB-1266, operated by Aero Ica S.A.C., was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at Maria Reiche Airport (SPZA), Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The…NTSB LAX08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB DFW08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KSThe improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVic Tatelman Baby Belle · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.NTSB ANC08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.NTSB SEA08CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Redding, CAThe failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB DEN08FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Colorado Spring, COthe impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.NTSB SEA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.NTSB SEA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB NYC08FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FLThe in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA157Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, ALThe pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.NTSB NYC08CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB NYC08CA156Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Miami, FLAn unexpected encounter with turbulence, during the initial descent for landing.NTSB LAX08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB DFW08LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Quinton, OKAn undetermined mechanical malfuction associated with the tail rotor drive system which led to a loss of control.NTSB DFW08LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Paducah, TXFatigue failure and separation of the propeller during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to comply with a long standing Airworthiness Directive.NTSB CHI08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC08FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB NYC08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.NTSB NYC08CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lincoln, METhe pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Grumman AA 1B · State College, PAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Porter, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.NTSB DEN08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchultz Mini 500 · Batavia, OHThe failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB SEA08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Pahrump, NVThe loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.NTSB DFW08TA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R44 · Topeka, KSA malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.NTSB CHI08WA100Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-32R-300 · Cairn Gorm, United KingdomOn April 5, 2008, at an unconfirmed time, a Piper PA-32R-300, G-BSYC, collided with mountainous terrain near Cairn Gorm, Scotland, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United…NTSB SEA08CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB MIA08LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 750 · New York, NYThe co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence.NTSB LAX08LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B300 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's encounter with severe turbulence during descent into the airport environment, which resulted in an exceedence of the aircraft's design stress limit and structural damage.NTSB DEN08LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · La Porte, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.NTSB CHI08CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBardouche Quad City Ultralight · Pulaski, WIThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of the spark plug because of the loose threads. Contributing to the accident was trees.NTSB ANC08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC · Anchorage, AKThe flightcrew's misjudged flare while landing.NTSB SEA08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB LAX08FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Benson, AZThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…NTSB CHI08CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoleno Titan T-51 · Geneva, OHThe failure of the propeller pitch control mechanism during approach. Contributing to the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed and altitude, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX08IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, ORThe malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.NTSB LAX08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB ANC08LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ugashik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.NTSB ANC08LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with snow-covered terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, flat lighting conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.