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 SEA06LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Metaline Falls, WAThe failure of the left-hand cross-shaft input internal spline while the helicopter was in a hover, which resulted in the loss of gear box timing, in-flight blade contact and separation, and the subsequent loss of control and impact with a log deck.NTSB LAX06LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZThe failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaloff Sonerai Iilt · Williams, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX06LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150M · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's improper mixture leaning technique, which lead to thermal damage and seizure of the exhaust valves.NTSB CHI06LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rolla, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude…NTSB ATL06FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Hartsville, SCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.NTSB NYC06FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportScheibe SF-28A · Canandaigua, NYThe private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees. Factors were the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action, and his lack of experience in the make and model motorglider.NTSB MIA06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.NTSB LAX06LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX06CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Grass Valley, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.NTSB CHI06LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Grain Valley, MOthe pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigue and the fence.NTSB ATL06LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKirkpatrick Rans S-6 · Roseboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Mojave, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing low-level aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent accelerated stall and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DEN06WA129Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-32R · Varberg, SwedenNTSB DEN06FA114Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Kremmling, COThe pilot's failure to properly execute the published missed approach procedure resulting in an impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain the UNICOM…NTSB CHI06CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.NTSB CHI06CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19A · Yankton, SDThe dual student's premature retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around which resulted in the impact with the ground. The flight instructor's delay in calling for the go-around was an additional cause.NTSB ANC06WA120Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 337 · Ft. Good Hope, CanadaNTSB ANC06CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB CHI06CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ANC06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with rough-uneven terrain, a loss of control, and a collision with small trees. Factors associated with the accident were the uneven terrain, and…NTSB MIA06CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI06FA232Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB ANC06WA116Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20E · Victoria, CanadaNTSB SEA06GA158Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude to clear the trees.NTSB SEA06FA159Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Warrenton, ORThe pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain/water.NTSB NYC06WA202Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationLockheed L-100-30 · Piacenza, ItalyNTSB NYC06CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B100 · Pawtucket, RIThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.NTSB LAX06TA259Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Lahaina, HIthe pilot's failure to shut down the engine prior to exiting the helicopter resulting in the tail rotor contacting the ground. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions present at the accident site.NTSB LAX06LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSicheneder Pitts S1S · Tracy, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ATL06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Bunn, NCThe pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.NTSB NYC06WA203Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR-22 · Ligure Sea, ItalyNTSB MIA06LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7EC · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.NTSB DFW06LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ozona, TXThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB DEN06LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted takeoff when Vx airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff during ground roll which resulted in an impact on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. A contributing factor…NTSB CHI06LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.NTSB ANC06CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering over the runway, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was an…NTSB SEA06CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Salt Lake City, UTThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.NTSB SEA06CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Boise, IDThe instructor pilot's inadvertent excessive descent rate, and his delay of remedial action during the demonstration of a 180 degree autorotation.NTSB NYC06CA200Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Meadville, PAThe owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was his lack of a mechanic certificate.NTSB MIA06WA128Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 207A · Puerto Ayacucho, VenezuelaNTSB LAX06FA258Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Saipan, SarkA loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel selector valve position selection and his failure to select a tank containing an adequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the high…NTSB DFW06LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Parkdale, ARThe failure of a compressor turbine blade for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Minerva, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a dirt mound and nosing over. The dirt mound was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28C-2 · Independence, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM leading to his failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the hard landing.NTSB LAX06LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…NTSB DEN06LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Harrisburg, NEThe loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gering, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. Factors were the low altitude and power lines.NTSB CHI06CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in the overload failure of the nose landing gear and subsequent nose over. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a…