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 MIA07WA150Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Port-au-Prince, HaitiNTSB MIA07FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Nokomis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.NTSB CHI07CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC07LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.NTSB ANC07CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.NTSB DEN07LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Hobbs, NMThe failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.NTSB MIA07CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Columbia, SCThe loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DCA08WA009Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB SEA07LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fairfield, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAAn improper flare during touchdown and an inadequate bounced landing recovery. Contributing to the accident was an excessive airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.NTSB NYC07CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB NYC07CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B2 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a settling with power condition and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB MIA07CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carrabelle, FLThe improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Ellensburg, WAThe passenger's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor disc while the helicopter was hovering. An uphill terrain condition was a factorNTSB LAX07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.NTSB DFW07IA204Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Kerrville, TXThe incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot's input.NTSB DFW07CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB DEN07WA159Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-22 Beta · Buhl, GermanyNTSB ATL07FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.NTSB ANC07LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA07WA275Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B · Prajuabkhirikha, ThailandNTSB SEA07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Corona, CAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB NYC07LA219Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Virginia Beach, VAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to physiological incapacitation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration to deny or restrict the pilot's medical certification, and the pilot's improper…NTSB NYC07FA217Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Syria, VAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC07CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA07CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCThe inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.NTSB CHI07CA295Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEkornaas, Fred SkyRanger II Kit · Bristol, WIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around. An additional cause was the inadvertent stall as the pilot maneuvered to avoid the hangar. Contributing factors were the…NTSB NYC07LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bernardsville, NJThe failure by unidentified maintenance personnel to follow appropriate procedures when attaching the No. 3 cylinder, which was replaced subsequent to the engine overhaul and not entered in the logbook, resulting in fatigue failures of the cylinder studs.NTSB MIA07CA142Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFurey Kitfox IV · Cowen, WVThe in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.NTSB ANC07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Umiat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.NTSB SEA07LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Thompson, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a box canyon.NTSB SEA07LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Santa Paula, CAA loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power.NTSB MIA07LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts following tail rotor blade damage in 1999, the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts in 2004, following their knowledge that the tail rotor…NTSB MIA07LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN07CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Challenger II · Edgewood, NMThe loss of aircraft control after encountering a dust devil.NTSB CHI07CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB SEA07LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKearney Pulsar XP · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Boston, MAThe air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.NTSB NYC07CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · William-Sodus, NYThe pilot's improper flare at touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NVFire resulting from vegetation contacting hot brakes following an aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI07FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the water and dark night conditions which resulted in the lack of ground references during the takeoff.NTSB SEA07FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB-180 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with downdrafts that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the downdrafts, high density altitude, and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC07LA212Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchrack Starduster Too · Verona, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC07CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Wilmington, DEThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gust.NTSB NYC07CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJA bird strike, as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX07CA267Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Ramona, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Fall City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX07CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca S15AC · Shelton, WAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.NTSB CHI07FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev Yak 52 · Lake-in-Hills, ILThe airplane descended and impacted terrain during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft, uphill terrain.