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 NYC08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · New Albany, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB LAX08LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Portland, ORThe failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.NTSB LAX08CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Riverside, CAWater contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.NTSB LAX08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F90 · Idaho Falls, IDthe pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.NTSB CHI08CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210N · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…NTSB LAX08LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.NTSB DEN08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.NTSB DEN08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NMAn inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB NYC08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FLThe entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.NTSB NYC08CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Batavia, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB NYC08FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Atkins, VAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.NTSB NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Wildwood, FLThe noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.NTSB LAX08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.NTSB DFW08CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Idabell, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds.NTSB NYC08FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…NTSB MIA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..NTSB LAX08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB DFW08CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in an unsuccessful autorotation.NTSB MIA08CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Columbus, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.NTSB LAX08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB CHI08WA093Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 550 · Edinburgh, United KingdomOn March 14, 2008, a Cessna 550 Citation airplane, registration G-JBIZ, experienced control problems as reported by the pilot prior to landing at Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently landed safely. The two pilots…NTSB ANC08CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Chugiak, AKThe reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC08LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Middlesboro, KYThe mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Indiantown, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.NTSB NYC08CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJ&J Ultralights Sea Wing · Live Oak, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was his habit interference from previously flying conventional airplanes.NTSB DFW08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Back Gate, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.NTSB DEN08LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpartan 7W · Santa Fe, NMFatigue failure of the right main landing gear, rendering directional control impossible and causing an overload failure of the left main landing gear.NTSB SEA08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during an aerial application.NTSB NYC08WA131Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationBell 412EP · Santa Cruz, PeruNTSB NYC08TA130Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's encounter with wake turbulence during approach as a result of his inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB LAX08LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Mercury, NVA loss of power to both engines resulting from a fitting failure and leak at the right fuel selector valve that allowed fuel from the right tank to be lost overboard, and that then introduced air into the left engine's fuel lines during an attempted…NTSB LAX08CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richfield, UTThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence.NTSB ANC08LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · White Mountain, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.NTSB SEA08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.NTSB DEN08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Nickerson, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.NTSB DCA08WA055Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-400 · Batam, IndonesiaOn March 10, 2008, an Adam Air 737-400 overran the runway at Batam, Indonesia, during landing. There were 6 crew members and 171 passengers on board. There are 5 minor injuries reported. The airplane's right wing and engine were damaged after the right main…NTSB SEA08LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork assembly attachment stud/bolt during takeoff initial climb, and the collapse of the nose gear during landing.NTSB NYC08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58HT · Belmont, WVThe fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during an external load lift.NTSB NYC08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Cartersville, GAThe owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.NTSB DFW08LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRitter RV-10 · Ledbetter, TXThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Tracy, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.