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 ANC07TA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ANC07LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK1 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while water taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB SEA07LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWerner Vari-Eze · Tooele, UTThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the wind shear conditions encountered during the forced landing attempt.NTSB NYC07LA210Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hazleton, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB NYC07LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe number 5 airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC07LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Daytona Beach, FLThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the unknown airplane.NTSB MIA07CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrinidad TB-20 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed for takeoff which resulted in a stall, runway overrun down an embankment, and collision with a fence. A factor in accident was the pilot not utilizing the full length of the runway for takeoff.NTSB LAX07LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CAThe failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an…NTSB DFW07LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Borger, TXA loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN07LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlingsby Swallow Type T.45 · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude release resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to turn back to the airport at low altitude and the wind gust.NTSB CHI07LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Union Star, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers.NTSB CHI07CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5-210C · Central City, NEThe pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA07FA247Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Kernville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB NYC07LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Goshen, NYA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07CA215Accident · 1 fatalData collectionFinal reportEbersole Hummel Ultra Cruiser · Newry, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB MIA07FA137Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Elizabethton, TNThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for flying towards rising terrain with inadequate clearance.NTSB MIA07CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnthony J. Bencivenga Aventura II · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the pilot being inadvertently ejected and the airplane's impact with the water during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB LAX07CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWessel Vortex · Mesa, AZFailure of the muffler's mounting strap and subsequent loss of engine power due to propeller blade separation during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · San Jose, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX07CA260Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres SR2 · Goldendale, WAThe failure of the parachute wing to completely deploy, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DFW07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 1942 · Edmond, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resuting in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB DFW07CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB CHI07CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Alliance, OHThe pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.NTSB ANC07LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose gear collapse during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA07LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering on final approach to landing, which resulted in an collision with a tree. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB MIA07WA149Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Port-au-Prince, HaitiNTSB LAX07CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Reedley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB DEN07LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lawrence, KSTotal failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.NTSB DEN07LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Tucumcari, NMthe pilot's failure to properly set the mixture prior to departing in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and degraded climb capability.NTSB DEN07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI07LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Fort Wayne, INA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts.NTSB CHI07CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415C · Middletown, OHThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the lower than normal airspeed maintained during the final approach.NTSB CHI07CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB SEA07LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFitt Kitfox · Diamond Springs, CAOil starvation during climb due to an unidentified piece of plastic material blocking an oil supply tube and the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the lubricating system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB SEA07CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Dunsmuir, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun during the landing roll.NTSB SEA07CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Salome, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB NYC07LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the wet turf runway and the lack of any information in the pilot operating handbook regarding landing distance on a wet turf runway.NTSB LAX07FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Cameron Park, CAThe airplane's sudden encounter with a wind shift during the initial takeoff climb that resulted in degraded climb performance and a stall mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's over gross weight condition, high density altitude, the…NTSB CHI07CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion H · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's improper flare and touchdown during landing resulting in overload failure of the left main landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the unlatched cabin door.NTSB ATL07CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172R · Pawtucket, RIThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA07LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Blythe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB SEA07CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bakersfield, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB MIA07LA136Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApollo North America Tundra · Zephyrhills, FLImproper in-flight maneuvering that resulted in the weight-shift-aircraft's design limits being exceeded, wing failure, and a loss of control.NTSB DEN07LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Newton, KSThe failure of the exhaust gasket on the number 6 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MOThe pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.NTSB ATL07CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight Instructor's delayed activation of the throttle during recovery from a demonstartion of an autorotation resulting in touchdown on soft terrain and a nosedown.NTSB SEA07CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Redding, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB DFW07CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNicely Kitfox Model 5 · Guthrie, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN07LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElliott Cirrus VK30 · Watrous, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the ruptured pressurized oil line.NTSB CHI07LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcFaul, Daniel D. Quicksilver GT500 · New London, WIThe pilot not maintaining airspeed during the unintentional takeoff and the pilot's inadvertent stall.