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 NYC07LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VAThe limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.NTSB NYC07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Greensboro, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain of the forced landing site.NTSB LAX07CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, which led to a long landing, and his delayed application of brakes that resulted in long landing and a runway overrun.NTSB ATL07LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Lovell, METhe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.NTSB WAS07WA013Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 412 EP · Eket, NigeriaNTSB NYC07LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P92 Echo Super · Sebring, FLThe failure of the landing gear bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear.NTSB LAX07LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Polson, MTa flight control jam for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Elk River, IDThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX07CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, ORFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB DFW07CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMellema Bede 4 · Ennis, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane following the disconnect of the tailwheel steering chain while landing.NTSB CHI07WA256Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Lancastershire, United KingdomNTSB CHI07LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Brownsburg, INThe pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.NTSB CHI07CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportButtles SNS-7 · Lapeer, MIThe fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The trees were a factor.NTSB SEA07FA223Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Easton, WAThe pilot's improper planning/decision in attempting a downwind takeoff under high density altitude conditions that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the helicopter's gross weight in excess of the maximum…NTSB NYC07LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB LAX07LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Goleta, CAThe oil starvation and failure of the number one piston connecting rod and bearing that was due to the fragmentation of the number 2 main bearing, which then obstructed the engine oil pickup tube and restricted the flow of oil through the engine.NTSB DFW07WA178Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-724 · Panama City, PanamaNTSB DFW07WA176Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-38-112 · Madrid, SpainNTSB CHI07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Overly, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was the wheat crop.NTSB NYC07LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach.NTSB MIA07LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Andersonville, GAThe pilot's improper decision to make a 180-degree turn at low altitude to return to the departure runway following a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor in the accident was contamination in the carburetor.NTSB LAX07WA239Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRockwell 500S · Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaNTSB DEN07LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Lancair IV · Sylvan Grove, KSA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation when an oil line to the turbocharger wastegate actuator came loose. Contributing factors in this accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN07LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.NTSB CHI07LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hampton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a ditch.NTSB CHI07CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B60 · Bismark, NDThe improper fuel grade due to the improper fueling of the airplane by the fixed base operator, which led to the loss of engine power of both engines. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ANC07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.NTSB NYC07CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB NYC07CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.NTSB MIA07WA146Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDouglas DC-3 · Puerto Concord, ColombiaNTSB LAX07LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1B · Olympia, WAThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel system.NTSB DEN07CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Erie, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in a loss of aircraft control during a simulated 180 degree auto-rotation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate flight status supervision by the flight instructor and the student pilot's…NTSB CHI07CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Columbia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with terrain during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.NTSB CHI07CA229Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNetz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MOThe improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation.NTSB ANC07WA078Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationde Havilland DHC-2 · Victoria, CanadaNTSB ANC07LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.NTSB SEA07CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB SEA07CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Three Forks, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during autorotation. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision was a factor.NTSB LAX07CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Aircraft Canada FBA-2C1 · Challis, IDthe pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DFW07LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Grand Prairie, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a successful autorotation.NTSB DFW07CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Garwood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.NTSB CHI07TA241Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Elm Springs, SDThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the rising terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.NTSB CHI07LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe F-1A · Greenwood, ILThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in the pilot having to perform a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the broken carbuerator heat lever.NTSB ANC07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during final approach, which resulted in the helicopter striking the pole.NTSB SEA07FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/spin. The pilot's misjudged speed and distance that resulted in a failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a factor.NTSB MIA07CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB DEN07WA129Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationStein Skybolt · Ardfert, IrelandNTSB CHI07CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Hudson, MIThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll…NTSB SEA07LA217Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, ORThe corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.