NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 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 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 LAX06CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Murrieta, CAa partial loss of engine power resulting from the student pilot's mismanagement of the mixture control.NTSB LAX06FA113Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Long Beach, CAan erroneous low fuel quantity indication that led the pilot to attempt a precautionary landing in a congested and less than ideal location. The erroneous fuel level indication was due to multiple anomalies with the alternator installation that precipitated a…NTSB ENG06WA010Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Sao Paulo, BrazilNTSB ANC06CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenetic Mountain Goat · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over while taxiing after landing. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA06CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arlington, WAThe pilot's excessive descent rate and his delay in taking action to reduce the descent rate which resulted in an in-flight collision with the runway during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine oil pressure and the pilot's…NTSB MIA06LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Fort Pierce, FLmechanical binding of the normal brake system, rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors were the improper overhaul, inadequate quality control procedures by the overhaul facility, and the rough terrain.NTSB LAX06LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1A · Rancho Murieta, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.NTSB LAX06LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · San Jose, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select the proper fuel tank. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.NTSB LAX06LA110Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarpenter BJ/Carpenter Glasair II-S FT · Roseville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing low level aerobatics that led to a stall/spin.NTSB LAX06LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti S.205/22R · Phoenix, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06WA069Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172P · Samana, Dominican RepublicNTSB CHI06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Hudson, MIThe solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.NTSB NYC06CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Essex, NYThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and an undefined go, no-go point.NTSB MIA06LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Sarasota, FLThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA06CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTharp S Richard Challenger II · Apopka, FLThe pilot's inadequate selection of a landing area which resulted in one of the seaplane's floats impacting a submerged stump.NTSB LAX06LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sacramento, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.NTSB LAX06FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · El Cajon, CAThe pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG…NTSB DEN06LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600 · Aspen, COthe flight's encounter with wake turbulence from the departing airplane resulting in the pilot's inability to control the airplane and the subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB LAX06LA105Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooker Zodiac 601XL · Oakdale, CAthe structural failure of the wings for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA06MA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8 · Philadelphia, PAan in-flight cargo fire that initiated from an unknown source, which was most likely located within cargo container 12, 13, or 14. Contributing to the loss of the aircraft were the inadequate certification test requirements for smoke and fire detection…NTSB ATL06FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226-TC · Paris, TNThe pilot's inflight loss of control following a reported fuel asymmetry condition for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Minden, NVThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in main rotor/tail boom contact and loss of control.NTSB SEA06LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Helena, MTThe pilot's intentional suicide. The unauthorized use of a helicopter and impairment by alcohol were factors.NTSB LAX06LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarwood Kenneth Lancair 360A · Thermal, CAA loss of engine power caused by the separation of the number three cylinder due to the improper torque on the hold down nuts.NTSB CHI06LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Wagner, SDThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall encountered during the climb. A factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ENG06RA013Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 Caravan · Strahan, Tasmania, AustraliaNTSB DFW06CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRalph Sanders Murphy Acft Elite · Presidio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CHI06FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD-360-300 · Watertown, WIThe other airplane's flight crew failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering during formation flight. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.NTSB MIA06FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Stuart, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water. Contributing to the accident were a reported instrument failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in…NTSB LAX06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black Canyon, AZthe pilot's encounter with downdraft at low altitude on short final approach to land.NTSB DFW06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Canton, OHThe pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.NTSB ATL06FA044Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Bullhead City, AZoverload of the nose landing gear actuator attach bracket resulting in collapse of the nose gear while taxiing. It is undetermined when and under what circumstances the overload occurred.NTSB LAX06WA100Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B III · Parkes, AustraliaNTSB DFW06CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWsk-Pzl Warzawaokecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Comstock, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation leading to him becoming lost. Contributing factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain for a precautionary landing.NTSB CHI06LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Chesterfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disorientated shortly after departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological…NTSB ATL06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Birmingham, ALAn in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB LAX06FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft F33A · Buckeye, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG06WA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Istanbul, TürkiyeNTSB ATL06LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL06CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and subsequent impact with the runway collapsing the main landing gear.NTSB SEA06WA050Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRockwell Commander 114TC · Oxford, United KingdomNTSB SEA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WACarburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.NTSB NYC06LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WVThe pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.NTSB DEN06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, COthe pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.NTSB CHI06FA076Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.NTSB SEA06CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, IDThe failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.NTSB NYC06CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.