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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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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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 CEN10FA424Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kingfisher, OKThe pilot’s impaired judgment, due to medications, which led to an abrupt low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN10FA385Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Owasso, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an engine-out approach to the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due…NTSB CEN10FA382Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and management in-flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of performance-impairing medications.NTSB CEN10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Idabell, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB CEN10LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Kingfisher, OKThe pilot's inadequate airspeed while landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Okmulgee, OKThe student pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear and the flight instructor's delayed response.NTSB CEN10LA276Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCovell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OKA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.NTSB CEN10LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OKThe failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OKThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA199Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lawton, OKThe private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the severity of both pilots' injuries was the lack of available shoulder harnesses.NTSB CEN10LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bristow, OKThe pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Davis, OKThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Alva, OKThe pilot's impairment due to medication use, a migraine headache, or both, and his decision to continue the approach below minimums without the proper visual references, resulting in the subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN10LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Skybolt/BM · Altus, OKThe pilot's poor judgment by performing intentional low-level maneuvers that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude to low to affect a safe recovery.NTSB CEN10FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tahlequah, OKThe pilot's impairment due to recent heavy use of methamphetamine, recent use of a narcotic pain reliever, and fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience and training.NTSB CEN09CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Tulsa, OKA temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA563Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHalbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA562Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OKThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.NTSB CEN09LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN09CA479Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Purcell, OKThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.NTSB CEN09FA462Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09TA399Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Cookson, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.NTSB CEN09CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stringtown, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation with personal affairs.NTSB CEN09LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Skiatook, OKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA287Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts Aerobatics S-2B · Muskogee, OKInadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, resulting in a delayed stall recovery attempt.NTSB CEN09CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Stigler, OKThe loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a tailwind.NTSB CEN09FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Stillwater, OKThe total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Thomas, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OKFailure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Cement, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB DFW08FA237Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Collinsville, OKThe crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.NTSB DEN08LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Duncan, OKA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident were the improper maintenance to the engine crankshaft, improper reassembly of the engine, and failure to follow the engine manufacturer's overhaul…NTSB DFW08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSukhoi SU-31M · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from marked transmission lines while on final approach.NTSB DEN08LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDickey RV-6A · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB DFW08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGroom Sparrow Hawk · Tulsa, OKThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight instruction prior to the flight.NTSB DFW08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB DEN08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mc Alester, OKThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cookson, OKThe partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OKThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.NTSB DEN08LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tishomingo, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB DEN08LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Goldsby, OKThe pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.NTSB DFW08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Foss, OKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-18 · Guymon, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.