NTSB investigations, IN
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 CEN11CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Greensburg, INThe pilot's decision to land on the grass which contained standing water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.NTSB CEN11LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Sellersburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in strong and gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN11LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Delphi, INThe pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Connersville, INThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.NTSB CEN11LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Danville, INThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.NTSB CEN11IA180Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft C90 · Evansville, INThe peel chip-type failure of the co-pilot's window during initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.NTSB CEN11CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Seymour, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB CEN11LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Farmersburg, INA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, INThe pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.NTSB CEN11CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wabash, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.NTSB CEN11CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, INThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA551Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccauley Gene E RV-6A · Kokomo, INCollapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout on an unpaved runway due to a loss of ground clearance with the landing gear fork, causing the airplane to nose over.NTSB CEN10CA543Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Ft. Wayne, INThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing.NTSB CEN10LA526Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Kolb Twinstar Mark · Elkhart, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB CEN10CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anderson, INThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.NTSB CEN10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · LaGrange, INThe pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.NTSB CEN10CA480Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · Seymour, INAn inadvertent encounter with turbulence which exceeded the performance capability of the powered parachute.NTSB CEN10CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Auburn, INThe pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.NTSB CEN10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Montezuma, INThe total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.NTSB CEN10LA442Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLunceford Sparrowhawk II · Tell City, INThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA441Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, INA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to restart the engine.NTSB CEN10CA400Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Thayer, INA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Muncie, INThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN10CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Franklin, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN10LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design.NTSB CEN10CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421B · Anderson, INThe pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN10CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Greenfield, INThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…NTSB CEN10CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportByler JDT MINI-MAX 1100R · New Paris, INA total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the soft field where the airplane nosed over.NTSB CEN10CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.NTSB CEN10CA138Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Goshen, INThe inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the disconnected fuel tank sending unit.NTSB CEN10CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Connersville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.NTSB CEN10CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mt. Comfort, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.NTSB CEN10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Paoli, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09FA610Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Albany, INThe incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA543Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSportflight International Astra HKS · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering.NTSB CEN09CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Martinsville, INThe pilot's improper recovery during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action to abort the practice autorotation.NTSB CEN09CA504Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVanderhoof Steve AIR Comman · Mentone, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and subsequent impact with a parked aircraft.NTSB CEN09CA498Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6S · Montezuma, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.NTSB CEN09CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · North Vernon, INThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and nose over during touchdown.NTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.NTSB CEN09LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Shelbyville, INThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in a condition that was not airworthy.NTSB CEN09CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky · Greenfield, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA371Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Mach · Marian, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the utility pole and power lines.NTSB CEN09CA354Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrockmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, INA total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.