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 SEA07CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 B · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor.NTSB NYC07WA180Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Izhevsk, RussiaNTSB MIA07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus 912M · Suffolk, VAThe improper installation of the engine oil filter. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA237Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C35 · Redlands, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB DFW07LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Marks, MSThe loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB CHI07LA238Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwanson Aventura II · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's excessive pull up, his not maintaining airspeed, and the inadvertent stall resulting in the loss of control. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB CHI07LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOpus Motorsports BD02 · Dayton, OHThe pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted ability to see the terrain and the oil smoke present in the air show performer's box.NTSB CHI07CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Cook, MNThe pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the…NTSB NYC07CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Wallkill, NYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07MA231Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Phoenix, AZBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other helicopter. Contributing to this failure was the pilots' responsibility to perform reporting and visual tracking duties to support their station's ENG operation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…NTSB LAX07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ramona, CAA total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wires.NTSB DEN07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cooperstown, NYThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB CHI07FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeck P-51A · Oshkosh, WIThe P-51A pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the P-51D. Contributing factors to the accident included the restricted forward visibility of the P-51A, the air race team representative's inadequate flight brief, the…NTSB CHI07CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Berryville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting terrain. A factor in the accident was the dirt embankment.NTSB CHI07CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Georgetown, OHThe pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. Factors contributing to the accident were the quartering tailwind and the…NTSB SEA07TA214Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 214ST · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude.NTSB SEA07CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305-C · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC07LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper weather evaluation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue in-flight weather avoidance assistance and the convective turbulence.NTSB NYC07LA177Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Science Hill, KYA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC07FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Campbellton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CHI07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.NTSB CHI07CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrensburg, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences.NTSB CHI07CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in an overrun during landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident include the dirt pile and the tailwind.NTSB ATL07CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL07CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnic Sportstar · Shirley, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to relinquish the flight controls when instructed to do so.NTSB NYC07LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08WA101Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSocata TB-10 · Lillo, SpainNTSB DFW07CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.NTSB DEN07LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Basin, WYThe carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB ANC07LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Arecibo, PRThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Baker City, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing.NTSB SEA07CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The soft terrain condition adjacent to the runway was a factor.NTSB NYC07LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWolfe Titan · Surry, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC07FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hammondsport, NYThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions.NTSB LAX07LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger impeller bushing, which allowed raw oil to enter the induction system.NTSB LAX07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.NTSB LAX07CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Boise, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to relinquish the controls, and the CFI's inadequate supervision.NTSB DEN07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHorton Aviat ChristEagle II · Salida, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and impact the VASIs.NTSB CHI07CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarcellus Starduster SA-300 · Columbia, ILThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.NTSB CHI07CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ANC07FA068Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument metrological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the FAA's inadequate surveillance of the commercial air tour…NTSB NYC07CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX07TA227Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205 A1++ · Happy Camp, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during a long-line operation. Contributing factors were the Forest Service's inadequate communication between crews, failure to properly assess the safety of the intended drop zone, reduced visibility…NTSB LAX07CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Taylor, AZthe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB ENG07WA040Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Indian Ocean, A1NTSB DEN07WA125Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationExpress Express 2000 ER · Basel, SwitzerlandNTSB CHI07LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Fond Du Lac, WIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's master connecting rod which resulted in the forced landing. The road sign was a factor.NTSB CHI07CA230Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.NTSB CHI07CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Prophetstown, ILThe pilot's failure to accurately monitor fuel consumption during flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the cornfield encountered during the forced landing.