NTSB investigations
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 DCA25WA058AccidentClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Abuja, NigeriaNTSB CEN25LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Victoria, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182T · Pearland, TXThe AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5…NTSB WPR25LA058Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Los Alamitos, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a run-on landing and the flight instructor’s excessive correction which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA25WA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Paranagua, BrazilNTSB CEN25LA058Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Smithville, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR25LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. .NTSB GAA25WA041Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 188 · Barra Bonita, BrazilNTSB ERA25LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pahokee, FLThe pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision during short final approach.NTSB ERA25FA071Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMagni Builder M-16 · Foley, ALThe sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire.NTSB GAA25WA039Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna Cessna FA 150L · Watorowo, PolandNTSB DCA25WA053IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Bogotá, ColombiaNTSB CEN25FA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, ILThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA070Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWilliam M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING · Valdosta, GAA hard landing and subsequent gear collapse due to the pilot’s failure to securely close the airplane canopy and its subsequent opening on short final.NTSB ERA25FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV-12IS · Homosassa, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 2004 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS, N702DP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Homosassa, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB ERA25FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSchleicher ASW24 · Vero Beach, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 1240 eastern standard time, a Schleicher ASW 24 glider, N244RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was owned by a local soaring club and…NTSB ENG25WA014IncidentClass 5 · ForeignHawker Hawker 900 · Abuja, NigeriaNTSB CEN25LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Meridian, MSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.NTSB WPR25LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV14 · Palmdale, CAOn December 15, 2024, about 1303 pacific standard time, an experimental amateur built Vans RV-14, N144SD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Palmdale, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB GAA25WA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R · Teyman, IsraelNTSB DCA25WA052Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing MD 10-30F · Santa Cruz, BoliviaNTSB WPR25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150L · Glen Avon, OROn December 4, 2024, about 1420 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5330Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Glen Avon, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB GAA25WA037Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Maimuru, AustraliaNTSB ERA25FA065Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTruitt James B Vans RV-8A · Fort Blackmore, VAOn December 4, 2024, about 1451 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-8A, N627TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ENG25WA011IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Los Angeles, CANTSB ENG25WA013OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-9 · Cancún, MexicoNTSB DCA25LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787-9 · Pacific Ocean, Hong Kong SAR ChinaAn encounter with unexpected turbulence during descent.NTSB WPR25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WAA partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.NTSB GAA25WA036Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 340A · Magny-lès-Villers, FranceNTSB DCA25WA050IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-700 · Windhoek, NamibiaNTSB CEN25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Boscobel, WIThe ice obstruction of the engine oil breather tube and alternate air outlet, which resulted in a failure of the crankcase oil seal and loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect engine oil breather tube installed in the airplane by…NTSB WPR25LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech 35-33 · Willcox, AZOn December 1, 2024, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech 35-33, N109V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Willcox, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ENG25WA010IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Aukland, New ZealandNTSB DCA25WA054IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Perth, AustraliaNTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.NTSB WPR25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Middlegate, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on a rough surface during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC25LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Egegik, AKA failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA25WA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Treviso, ItalyNTSB ERA25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech B300 · Franklin, NCOn November 28, 2024, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech B300, N907EJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB CEN25FA052Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCozy MK III · Mineola, TXOn November 27, 2024, about 18:30 central standard time, a Cozy Mark III, N51810 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mineola, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR25LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s improper landing gear selection during the takeoff roll and failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway and a collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander S Rolinski BOT Journey · Ocean Isle Beach, NCMaintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate a buildup of oxides in one of the engine’s carburetors, which resulted in the seizure of the carburetor’s piston slide and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB DCA25WA051Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus 320 · Pereira, ColombiaNTSB DCA25WA048Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Montreal, CanadaNTSB CEN25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.NTSB WPR25LA048Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Fullerton, CAThe loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA25WA032Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna U206 · Cantón Central San José y Distrito de Pavas, Costa Rica