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 ERA25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Parrottsville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.NTSB DCA25WA043OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brisbaine, AustraliaNTSB CEN25LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAtkinson Jeffrey M RV-8 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA25WA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 205 · Región del Maule, ChileNTSB GAA25WA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignCessna 172 · Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesNTSB DCA25WA121Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dublin, IrelandNTSB DCA25WA036IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Casablanca, MoroccoNTSB DCA25WA032IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 727 · Bogotá, ColombiaNTSB CEN25LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Lago Vista, TXThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportComposite FX Mosquito XE · Waco, TXThe total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the improper sealing of the liquid cooling system.NTSB ERA25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boalsburg, PAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA25LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFinn Lassen RV-4 · O'Brien, FLA total loss of engine power and navigational equipment as a result of a faulty battery.NTSB ERA25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310K · Alcoa, TNThe failure of the left engine throttle control shaft bushing during taxi, resulting in a full asymmetric power condition and a taxiway excursion.NTSB DCA25WA033Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320-214 · Monteria, ColombiaNTSB DCA25WA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Sao Paulo, BrazilNTSB CEN25LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA25LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8-A · Cleveland, GAA nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ENG25WA005IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Sydney, Australia, AustraliaNTSB ENG25WA003Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Barcelona, SpainNTSB WPR25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Durkee, ORThe pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in insufficient engine power to transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover at a high gross weight.NTSB WPR25LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Prescott, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the low light conditions and obstacles adjacent to the deice bay.NTSB GAA25WA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA31 · Puebla, MexicoNTSB ERA25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Ball Ground, GAThe pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182E · Priest River, IDThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on a wet gras runway, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB GAA25WA062AccidentClass 5 · ForeignShort Bros SD3-60 · Roadtown, British Virgin IslandsNTSB ERA25LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Fairfield Township, NJThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing.NTSB CEN25LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB WPR25FA031Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHonda HA420 · Mesa, AZOn November 5, 2024, at 1639 mountain daylight time, a Honda HA-420, N57HP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mesa, AZ. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, one passenger was seriously injured, and the single occupant of…NTSB ERA25LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Waycross, GAAn encounter with a foreign object, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA25WA027Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Nefaar, IndonesiaNTSB DCA25WA087IncidentClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S-92A · Hammerfest, NorwayNTSB ERA25LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDeneal Daniel W Vans RV6A · Taylorsville, KYA nose landing gear collapse following a bounced landing.NTSB ENG25WA008Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPilatus PC12 · Geneva, SwitzerlandNTSB DCA25LA023Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Kingston, JamaicaAn inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in enroute cruise flight.NTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.NTSB DCA25WA035IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNTSB CEN25FA034Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Iowa, LAOn November 1, 2024, about 2106 central daylight time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, N62CD, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Iowa, Louisiana. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ANC25LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe incorrect installation of the rear flight control stick, resulting in the pilot’s inability to control the pitch attitude, coupled with the pilot’s inadequate control system check before departure, all which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZSeparation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…NTSB ERA25LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Bethel, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA25FA037Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150F · Wilder, TNThe student pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB OPS25LA008IncidentClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing 737-832 · Miami, FLNTSB WPR25LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDaher TBM700 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was free of snow contamination before takeoff and to follow the manufacturer’s anti-icing procedure during continued snowfall, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control shortly after liftoff.…NTSB GAA25WA017Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT301 · Zona-Bananera-Magdalena, ColombiaNTSB DCA25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A300 F4-622R · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s incorrect pitch attitude during a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.NTSB CEN25FA033Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 58 · Arlberg, AROn October 29, 2024, about 1426 central daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N811PB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Arlberg, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB WPR25LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · St. George, UTA partial loss of power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB DCA25WA024Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Incheon, South Korea