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 CEN25LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TXA loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.NTSB CEN25LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.NTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.NTSB CEN25FA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C99 · Norfolk, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the compressor turbine fan disk blade.NTSB ANC25LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kasilof, AKThe right main landing gear’s inadvertent contact with uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to adequately assess the landing environment prior to touchdown.NTSB WPR25LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport Cavalon · Chico, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB WPR25LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · El Monte, CAA total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.NTSB GAA25WA021Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer 500 · Centerline, FranceNTSB GAA25WA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA25 · Itariri, BrazilNTSB GAA25WA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR22 · La Bretonnière la Claye, FranceNTSB ERA25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Parsonsburg, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined.NTSB ERA25FA005Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBell 206L-3 · Owenton, KYOn October 7, 2024, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L3+, N230AE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Owenton, Kentucky. The pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight medic were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by Air Evac Life…NTSB CEN25FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7EC · Fort Worth, TXOn October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR25LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Venator, ORThe inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA25WA006Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172RG · Ejido de Treinta y Tres, UruguayNTSB ERA25LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN25LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute SKY Rascal · Peculiar, MOThe failure of the pilot to use appropriate engine power during descent in turbulent air which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLA worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportFokker D Viii Replica · Rhinebeck, NYOn October 5, 2024, about 1456 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Coughlin Fokker D-VIII Replica, N94100, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot was…NTSB DCA25LA001Incident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAirbus A321-211 · Las Vegas, NVOn October 5, 2024, at 1510 Pacific daylight time, Frontier Airlines flight 1326, an Airbus A321-211, N701FR, was involved in an incident due to a brake fire during landing on runway 26L at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada. The…NTSB ANC25FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKOn October 4, 2024, about 1730 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Cessna 180 airplane, N4631U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger sustained serious…NTSB WPR25LA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot’s incapacitation by an in-flight cardiac event that led to cardiac arrest.NTSB CEN25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sanger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB ANC25LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR25FA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTaylor J-2 · Roseburg, OROn October 3, 2024, about 1130 Pacific daylight time, a Taylor J-2 airplane, N19252, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Roseburg, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB GAA25WA005Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 404 · Les Cayes, HaitiNTSB GAA25WA004Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna T188 · Sector Payo, EcuadorNTSB ERA25LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Rutherfordton, NCAn in-flight fire, the origin of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA25LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FLA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight fuel planning by the student pilot and flight instructor, and the improper inflight fuel management by the student pilot.NTSB CEN25LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Montrose, COA loss of engine power during a demonstrated autorotation due to an improperly adjusted air-fuel mixture or idle setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to perform the required idle check during previous flights in higher elevation areas.NTSB WPR25LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Mesa, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA001Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bakersfield, CAOn October 2, 2024, about 1347 Pacific daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N752B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bakersfield, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ANC25LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLawrence M Zubel Loehle 5151 Mustang · Vernal, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing which result in the left landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR25LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, IDThe passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA25FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95 · Crystal River, FLOn October 1, 2024, about 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N5868S, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near Crystal River, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14…NTSB DCA25WA004OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Milan, ItalyNTSB CEN25LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Moffett, OKThe tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN25LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Englewood, COThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.NTSB CEN24LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Caro, MIA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten the fuel supply line B-nut at the fuel servo.NTSB CEN24LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB CEN24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MNThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB OPS24LA045Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525 · Brunswick, GAThe flight crew’s failure to properly identify the airport and runway of intended landing, and the lack of verification of their airplane’s position using all available navigation information.NTSB GAA24WA302Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 206 · València, SpainNTSB ERA24LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Gemini Remos G-3/600 · Atwell, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Cortez, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24FA397Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…NTSB WPR24LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Paris, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR24FA313Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Provo, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.