NTSB investigations, MS
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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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Query with SQL
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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 ATL02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Jackson, MSThe left wing tank fuel quantity transmitter unit was leaking fuel, and the leaking fuel was ignited by engine exhaust during engine start.NTSB MIA02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA02LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Indianola, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage.NTSB ATL02LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Indianola, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground while maneuvering for an aerial application run.NTSB MIA02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF340B · Tupelo, MSThe failure of the ground agent to follow procedures and directives and to maintain a visual lookout due to a diversion of attention caused by paperwork being sucked toward the rotating propeller, resulting in collision between her hand and the propeller.NTSB ATL02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's misjudged the touch down point on the runway and collided with the ground short of the runway.NTSB MIA02LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MSinadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ATL02LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Hernando, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.NTSB ATL02LA100Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB MIA02LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Canton, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with a ditch.NTSB ATL02IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Greenville, MSAn overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MSan unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ATL02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bellewood, MSThe pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.NTSB MIA02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Hernando, MSThe flight instructor's improper supervision of the dual student during a practice autorotation landing by allowing an excessive aft pitch attitude and low main rotor rpm conditions to develop during the landing/flare touchdown, which resulted in the…NTSB MIA02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Poplarville, MSThe pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…NTSB MIA02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Madison, MSThe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear retracted.NTSB MIA02LA014Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-6 · Wyatte, MSthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with trees, while at a low altitude.NTSB MIA02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gulfport, MSThe failure of the pilot to use the checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) The inoperative landing gear warning system, 2) Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to assure that the…NTSB ATL01FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Byhalia, MSThe pilot's improper evaluation of weather conditions which lead to an inflight encounter with turbulent weather resulting in an in flight break up of the airframe, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the pilot's drug impairment.NTSB ATL01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Bentonia, MSThe loss of engine power due to the loss of throttle cable continunity. The throttle cable linkage was worn beyond servicable limits. A factor was uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB ATL01LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Batesville, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB ATL01FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MSThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB ATL01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Indianola, MSThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during an autorotation that resulted inn the collapse of the skids and cross tube assembly. A factor was the loss of engine power due to the failure of # 1 connecting rod and the overload failure of the skids and…NTSB MIA01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed P-38L-5LD · Greenwood, MSthe failure and uncontained separation of supercharger impeller blades for undetermined reasons during normal descent, resulting in a punctured fuel line and the subsequent in-flight engine fire and emergency descent and forced landing to a farm field.NTSB MIA01FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Waveland, MSThe incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house.NTSB ATL01LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Picayune, MSThe pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.NTSB ATL01LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MSFailure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.NTSB ATL01LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Greenville, MSThe improper installation by maintenance personnel of the push-pull rod assembly on the right elevator trim tab horn resulted in an in-flight separation of the right elevator trim tab.NTSB ATL01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConrad Menzel SA-300 Starduster · Jackson, MSThe pilot failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB MIA01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Poplarville, MSa loss of engine power due to a cracked number 2 cylinder which resulted in a forced landing, subsequent impact with the runway, departure from the runway down an embankment, soft terrain and nose over.NTSB MIA01LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Gulfport, MSthe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, resulting in an in flight loss of control, exceedance of design limits of the aircraft, and wing separation prior to collision with water.NTSB MIA01LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Helicopters Div. 369D · Inverness, MSThe lineman's failure to use the designed attachment point for securing his safety harness to the helicopter, resulting in overload and failure of the component he did attach to. A factor in the accident was the lineman's failure to follow exact sequential…NTSB ATL01LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell SNS-2 Guppy · Raymond, MSThe failure of the rudder horn bracket, that resulted in the inflight loss of control.NTSB MIA01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Long Beach, MSThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls while the CFI was demonstrating a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent roll over.NTSB ATL01LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 F · Greenwood, MSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. Finding: A factor is the maintenance modification was performed by company personnel prior to the flight.NTSB ATL01LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Columbus, MSThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane ,and subsequently resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ATL01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23-A24R · Jackson, MSDeer on the runway, which forced the pilot to make an evasive maneuver forcing him to the side of the runway and striking the marker lights.NTSB MIA01LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Iuka, MSa loss of engine power due to fuel contamination resulting in fuel starvation, a forced landing and the subsequent in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB MIA01LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCamillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MSThe failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap…NTSB MIA00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Gulfport, MSa loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.NTSB MIA00FA265Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Brookhaven, MSThe poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot for flying a close-in downwind leg, improper aircraft handling by the pilot for his executing a 70-75 degree angle of bank turning base to final while circling to land, and inadvertent stall/mush of the…NTSB MIA00LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MSThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.NTSB MIA00LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristian Quicksilver · Booneville, MSan inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery, which resulted in impact with trees. Factors in this accident were the owner/pilot was not a certified pilot, and lacked training.NTSB MIA00LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Perthshire, MSthe pilot's failure to perform a weight and balance check that resulted in overloading of the airplane with spraying material, for the weather conditions that existed at the time of takeoff. Factors in this accident were extremely high temperatures, which…NTSB MIA00LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Homewood, MSThe inadequate installation of the right propeller by the mechanic for his failure to properly torque the eight nuts resulting in fatigue failure of the studs and separation of the right propeller during cruise flight. Findings in the investigation were 1)…NTSB MIA00FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hernando, MSThe arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.NTSB MIA00FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Holly Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA00LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Inverness, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground.NTSB MIA00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpurgeon Avid Bandit · Columbus, MSthe owner/builder's improper installation that resulted in the fuel line being snagged, resulting in fuel starvation and an inflight loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the airplane during the forced landing.