NTSB investigations, MN
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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN13CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Vineland, MNThe pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.NTSB CEN13FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Parkers Parairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tanks to the main fuel tanks in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB CEN13CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane on the downsloping, ice-contaminated runway after landing with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the wind conditions and failure to obtain runway conditions.NTSB CEN13LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corcoran, MNThe pilot’s improper decision to land the helicopter in a position that placed the tail rotor near tarps, which resulted in the tarps being lifted into the tail rotor, subsequent tail rotor damage, a loss of tail rotor authority, and an uncommanded tail rotor…NTSB CEN13CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eveleth, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB CEN13FA101Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Detroit Lakes, MNA loss of airplane control due to an undetermined avionics malfunction and the pilots’ inattention, which resulted in excessive airframe forces during the unusual attitude recovery. The reason for the avionics malfunction could not be determined because…NTSB CEN13CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.NTSB CEN13LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…NTSB CEN13IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MNLoose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure…NTSB CEN13CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s inadequate braking action and decision to abort the landing near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to land near the midpoint of the runway.NTSB CEN12LA584Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTop Dog TD2 · Bemidji, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.NTSB CEN12CA588Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Stss · Wanamingo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA546Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Hanley Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a guy wire during an agricultural application pass.NTSB CEN12CA597Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Bruce Kitfox IV · Castlerock, MNPropeller system failure during a go-around maneuver resulting in a forced landing. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the postimpact fire.NTSB CEN12LA480Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScotts-Bell 47 47G-2A · Akeley, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.NTSB CEN12LA466Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportToman Jack JR Skystar Kitfox 4 · Cross Lake, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.NTSB CEN12LA491Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fergus Falls, MNA total loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 2 cylinder head.NTSB CEN12CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Hutchinson, MNThe student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.NTSB CEN12LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan Gurevich MIG 21MF · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's delayed application of wheel brakes to slow the airplane down on landing and the airplane’s failed drag chute, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN12LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Springfield, MNThe tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Glencoe, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB DCA12CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MNInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.NTSB CEN12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MNUndetermined because the airplane was not found.NTSB CEN12LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalters RV-8 · Hutchinson, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt, his failure to maintain directional control, and his delayed attempted aborted landing at an airspeed that was too low, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA319Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369HS · Delavan, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN12CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Moorhead, MNThe failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGalloway/Ward RV-4 · Redwood Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN12LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MNThe airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Glencoe, MNThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN12CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Willmar, MNThe pilot landed without lowering the landing gear.NTSB CEN12LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSanderson Pitts Special SPS-1 · Revere, MNThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination and the inadequate design of the fuel system.NTSB CEN12LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Hackensack, MNThe helicopter's sudden yaw and subsequent impact with the water for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the helicopter and its systems.NTSB CEN12LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Princeton, MNThe inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.NTSB DCA12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 211 · Minneapolis, MNIn-flight collision with birds during initial climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB CEN12CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHouts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MNThe improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.NTSB CEN12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Wolverton, MNThe pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.NTSB CEN12CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hibbing, MNThe private pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing flare.NTSB CEN11LA623Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MNThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11CA624Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bemidji, MNThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA637Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA601Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Windom, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Grand Marais, MNThe pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN11CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58C · Rushford, MNThe pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB CEN11CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN11LA499Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.NTSB CEN11CA398Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MNThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.NTSB CEN11LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMalkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB CEN11LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Lakeville, MNThe loss of engine power due to a loose B-nut on the compressor discharge pressure bleed line.