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 LAX08FA058Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Cabazon, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain terrain clearance while en route. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.NTSB DFW08FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lindsay, OKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB NYC08MA090Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to descend below the minimum descent altitude, and failure to follow the published missed approach…NTSB NYC08LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Rockwell NA-265-80 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe depletion of pressure in the normal hydraulic system for an undetermined reason, and the pilots' failure to properly operate the emergency braking system. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative hydraulic system aural warning.NTSB MIA08MA051Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · West Gardiner, METhe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB LAX08LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Zodiac 601XL · Murrieta, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.NTSB LAX08LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CALoss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder.NTSB NYC08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C90-1 · Meridian, MSAn inadvertent encounter with in-cloud turbulence.NTSB MIA08CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirIndus Thorpedo T211 · Stafford, VAThe student's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's improper supervision of the student.NTSB ENG08IA011Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B757-200 · West Palm Beach, FLthe arcing of the windshield heat system at the upper, aft (J1) and upper, forward (J4) terminal locations on the first officer's windshield, which caused the inner pane of glass to fracture.NTSB NYC08CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210G · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.NTSB NYC08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier 35A · Charlotte, NCThe tug driver's failure to stop for a taxiway stop sign.NTSB MIA08CA049Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Redback · Jefferson, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…NTSB LAX08CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH-58A · Brawley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC08CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB MIA08LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Marathon, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.NTSB MIA08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Dawson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.NTSB DFW08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-301FT · Wiggins, MSThe failure of the fuel servo gasket and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the none-suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08LA087Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Free Bird Sportlite · McCullough, ALThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.NTSB NYC08CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJames Dayton Pit Bull JD-3 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's improper flare during the landing.NTSB DFW08CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sheffield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid MK-IV · Boswell, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted.NTSB MIA08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Westiminster, MDThe student pilot's improper flare.NTSB LAX08FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN08LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhillips Flite Bike · Valley Center, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency descent resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to turn on the fuel tank valve resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB SEA08LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Hollister, CAThe dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from the active runway and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the unfavorable high wind condition.NTSB NYC08LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · York, SCLoss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.NTSB DCA08IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Newark, NJa fault in the airplane's AC 1 electrical bus that caused a number of other electrical busses on the aircraft to lose power.NTSB ENG08RA015Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna C208B Caravan · Kingston, JamaicaAt approximately 5.45 PM on Thursday 24 January 2008, the Cessna C208B Caravan aircraft, 6Y-JRG, operated by Rutair Limited under the name of International Air Link, departed from Tinson Pen Aerodrome, Kingston, Jamaica for a scheduled flight to Montego Bay…NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB DEN08WA052Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58P · Cherbourg, FranceNTSB CHI08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cahokia, ILMaintenance personnel's improper replacement of the landing gear leg brace assembly which subsequently failed to keep the landing gear in the locked position.NTSB MIA08FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ochopee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB CHI08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB MIA08WA103Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 177B · Perugia, ItalyNTSB MIA08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Kissimmee, FLThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB LAX08FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Corona, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB LAX08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Brigham City, UTThe failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB NYC08CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Arley, ALA malfunction of the rudder control system.NTSB LAX08LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZAn in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaltermire Glastar · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and a lack of experience in conventional gear airplanes.NTSB DCA08WA031Accident · 13 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech 200 · Huambo, AngolaOn January 19, 2008 at 0732 UTC, D2-FK, Beech 200, a charter flight, operated by Gira-globo Company, crashed in mountainous terrain near Huambo, Angola. The airplane crashed during an approach to land at Huambo Aerodrome. Instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB LAX08FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft V35B · Selma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in the in-flight break-up of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing factors included the pilot's impairment due to multiple medical conditions and due to recent use of alcohol.NTSB DFW08RA186Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 206-L3 · Mysore, IndiaOn January 18, 2008, at 1000 local time, a Bell 206 L3, Indian registry VT-DAK, lost directional control while on approach to a helipad near Mysore, India. Deccan Aviation was operating the helicopter under the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority,…NTSB DFW08FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to execute an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to recent use of over-the-counter medication.NTSB ANC08IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Dutch Harbor, AKThe disengagement of the rudder control cable and loose rudder cable retaining pins. A factor contributing to the accident was a wind gust.NTSB MIA08WA063Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna A188B · Valencia, EcuadorOn January 17, 2008, about 1045 eastern standard time, a Cessna A188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CDS, registered to and operated by Fumigacion Aereas FAPAS, crashed following a loss of engine power, while on a aerial application flight. Visual meteorological…NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*