NTSB investigations, WI
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN14CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Middleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN14FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-55M · Stevens Point, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at a low altitude.NTSB CEN14CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · La Pointe, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB CEN14LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKinsler Arthur Paul Kinsler Lancair/Mkii · Crivitz, WIThe improper installation of the hose fuel fitting, which resulted in the fitting becoming disconnected and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN14CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.NTSB CEN14IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · Eau Claire, WIThe failure of the copilot’s windshield inner layer due to a peel chip that developed as a result of mechanical and thermal expansion stresses.NTSB CEN14LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Superior, WIThe failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations.NTSB CEN13CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans RV 12 · Hatley, WIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN13CA543Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN13CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Delavan, WIThe collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.NTSB CEN13LA503Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Concord, WIThe pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident…NTSB CEN13LA502Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WIThe improperly secured spark plug, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman A75 · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN13FA440Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPhelps Kitfox III · Oshkosh, WIThe degraded fuel line, which prevented fuel from the left tank from reaching the header tank and resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13FA438Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lake Michigan, WIAn encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of control of the airplane and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the approach controller’s failure to issue a wake turbulence advisory to the pilot.NTSB CEN13LA395Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Plover, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper engine rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and ground impact.NTSB CEN13FA351Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · La Pointe, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after deciding to go around after a gear-up landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSheldrick John H RV-6 · Brookfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to recognize that the airplane had drifted away from the runway prior to landing.NTSB CEN13LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TP206B · Sturgeon Bay, WIThe pilot’s improper reselection of the left fuel tank, which had an obstructed vent system and resulted in a total loss of engine power during the approach for landing.NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Elcho, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WIFatigue cracking and failure of the left wheel strut mount resulting in collapse of the left main landing gear during taxi.NTSB CEN13LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScott Ironsides · East Troy, WIFailure of the steel weld fittings on the right main landing gear.NTSB CEN13FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Burlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CEN13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · West Bend, WIThe pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.NTSB CEN13LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN13LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wausau, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in meteorological conditions below approach minimums and his failure to properly execute a missed approach.NTSB CEN13LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WIAn obstruction (a sleeve of cups) that lodged under the catering truck brake pedal, which prevented the driver from stopping the truck before it struck the parked airplane.NTSB CEN12LA661Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4 · Kenosha, WIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA617Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kansasville, WIIn-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.NTSB CEN12CA596Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArvold Jordon R CH 750 · Colfax, WIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12CA598Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Gresham, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Allegro 2000 · Bear Creek, WIA malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because of the perishable evidence, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN12CA590Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Wausau, WIThe pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.NTSB CEN12LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WIThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB CEN12LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Belgium, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams John T-51 Mustang · Oshkosh, WIThe separation of an engine cooling hose from the radiator.NTSB CEN12LA591Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 180A · Prairie du Sac, WIThe pilot's loss of control of the balloon during a landing in higher-than-expected wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Oshkosh, WIThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.NTSB CEN12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.NTSB CEN12CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Three Lakes, WIThe pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.NTSB CEN12IA498Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the pilot’s seat bottom frame due to the manufacturer’s improper production, installation, and inspection of that seat bottom, which resulted in a temporary loss of control during an air show performance.NTSB CEN12CA469Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPurtee Kevin M Pietenpol Aircamper · Broadhead, WIThe pilot's failure to adequately remove water-contaminated fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff, and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted…NTSB CEN12CA465Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s excessive airspeed at touchdown and his loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA464Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBertram William J Bertram 2000 · Shiocton, WIThe pilot’s distraction with taking photographs, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid the guy wire.NTSB CEN12CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Neilsville, WIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN12LA508Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · South Wayne, WIInternal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.NTSB CEN12CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilkinson Lorin L Hatz XB-II · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.