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 ATL07CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Toccoa, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertenent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB SEA07LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, ORThe loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB LAX07LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Monmouth, ORThe failure of the main drive belt tension assembly shaft due to high cycle, low stress fatigue.NTSB DEN07IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-C1 · Pueblo, COThe failure of the horizontal stabilizer forward bracket bolts due to insufficent preload during factory installation.NTSB SEA07CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B3 · Custer, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.NTSB CHI07LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWood Quickie Q-2 · Edwardsville, ILThe loss of engine power during cruise due to loose cylinder head bolts/loose cylinders.NTSB CHI07FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bedford, INSuicide.NTSB ATL07CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground collision with a sign.NTSB MIA07FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine.NTSB DEN07CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportOgden Aubrey D BD-4 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB NYC07CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269-C · Columbus, PAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the landing attempt in whiteout conditions, which resulted in his disorientation, and the helicopter's subsequent dynamic rollover. Factors included the whiteout conditions, and the pilot's inadequate weather…NTSB LAX07LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Banning, CALoss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB LAX07LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMallian Rocket II · Arvin, CALoss of control during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing rollout and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX07CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirsch Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery and improper use of the flight controls that resulted in a porpoise and a nose over.NTSB LAX07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Visalia, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB DCA07WA029Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-300 · London, United KingdomNTSB ANC07LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Gustavus, AKThe inadequate clearance from a tranquilized moose while hovering in ground effect, and the operator's inadequate procedures for such operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the moose. Factors associated with the accident were the moose, a…NTSB ANC07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing.NTSB MIA07LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Miami, FLThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA097Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMonocoupe 110 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DFW07LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Ponca City, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France SA330J · Lakeview, ORThe dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching the runway surface without the landing gear extended.NTSB NYC07CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Landenberg, PAThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB DFW07LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIngraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA07LA058Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Kolb Mark III · Panama City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Tulare, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.NTSB DFW07LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Athens, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer during the manufacturing process. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…NTSB SEA07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaltz Sonex Waiex · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The fact that the pilot had only two hours total time in this make and model aircraft was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA07CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the windshear condition encountered.NTSB ENG07RA014Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777-200B · London, United KingdomNTSB CHI07CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Melbourne, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not maintain directional control of the helicopter while manuevering, which subsequently caused the instructor to…NTSB ATL07CA046Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Covington, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB SEA07LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScherer Europa · Upland, CAThe pilot's inadequate condition inspection and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel filter.NTSB NYC07CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Utica, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.NTSB MIA07LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Venice, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB SEA07LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Bellingham, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees.NTSB SEA07CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Glen Canyon Nat, UTThe pilot's intentional flight over water at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A contributing factor was the glassy surface condition of the lake.NTSB MIA07LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMark Gibson BB Trike · Sarasota, FLThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB DFW07IA077Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB ATL07LA045Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12A · Bethlehem, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, which resulted in an attempted autorotation and in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot exceeding the helicopters takeoff capability.NTSB SEA07CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lewiston, IDthe inadvertent use of the rudder by the passenger, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB MIA07CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in overload failure and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB LAX07WA095Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRV-4 · Officer South, AustraliaNTSB DFW07CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Arcola, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.NTSB CHI07LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Chicago, ILAn in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB CHI07CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotary Air Force Marketing RAF 2000 · Neenah, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing factors were a bent rudder trim tab, the narrow runway, and the uneven terrain at the edge of the runway pavement.NTSB CHI07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Holland, MIThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow…NTSB NYC07LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VAThe improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.NTSB DFW07LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T41 · Turrell, ARThe loss of engine power due to a separated fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.