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 LAX06RA107Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 · Las Vegas, NVNTSB DFW06CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gail, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB NYC06CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Pembroke, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX06LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350D · Kahului, HIA total loss of engine power due to the internal effects on the bearings consistent with an operating event of insufficient oil supply. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare during the autorotative descent.NTSB LAX06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor was the soft dirt adjacent to the runway.NTSB DFW06CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet terrain.NTSB ATL06LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing following a reported failure (undetermined) of the elevator trim control system.NTSB OPS06IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEADS Socata A320 · Las Vegas, NVDeficient FAA procedures for separation of aircraft using converging runways, which failed to ensure that the tower controllers were able to provide adequate separation in the event of a go-around.NTSB NYC06LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportReichel Lancair 360 · Santa Ynez, CALoss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Camden, ALThe pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06WA095Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Lorca, Murcia, SpainNTSB LAX06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06LA073Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MIThe excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB MIA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · West Palm Beach, FLA loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert.NTSB DFW06LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Lindsay, OKThe hard landing was the result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while misjudging the altitude above the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate quality of the manufacturer's engine-support bracket and the prevailing night…NTSB DFW06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Port Isabel, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper touchdown during a simulated hovering autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DEN06LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe student pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, and the dark night light conditions.NTSB SEA06FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Carson, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Icing conditions, clouds and the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather were factors.NTSB DFW06CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Fort Worth, TXThe flight instructors failure to maintain main rotor RPM and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN06LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Pagosa Springs, COthe pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather, and his delay in not taking remedial action sooner by not making a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain preflight and in-flight weather briefings, his…NTSB ANC06FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39MS · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to follow published instrument landing procedures and his descent below approach minimums during an IFR circle to land approach, which resulted in the airplane striking the ocean and a loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the…NTSB SEA06MA047Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Carlsbad, CAThe captain's delayed decision to execute a balked landing (go-around) during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident include the captain's improper decision to land with a tailwind, his excessive airspeed on final approach, and his failure to…NTSB MIA06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.NTSB LAX06LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mariposa, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the procedures in the TCM maintenance manual and adequately torque the engine through-bolts, which led to the separation of the No. 6 cylinder and the catastrophic failure of the engine.NTSB CHI06LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MIthe blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.NTSB CHI06LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVillarubia RV-6 · Decatur, NEAn inflight collision with the terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA06WA046Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Port Alberni, CanadaNTSB NYC06CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB NYC06CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Haven, CTThe student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing and subsequent impact with a ditch.NTSB DFW06WA086Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Googlong, NSW, AustraliaNTSB CHI06WA075Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationStarduster SA-100 · Old Hay, Kent, United KingdomNTSB CHI06LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Harrison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.NTSB NYC06CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Bedford, MAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC06CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Killingly, CTThe flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ATL06CA037Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Hinesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB NYC06LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRenquist Starduster SA300 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Seboeis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.NTSB MIA06CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46/Jetprop · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB ENG06WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSao Paulo, BrazilNTSB DFW06CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.NTSB NYC07WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Floro, NorwayNTSB LAX06WA093Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · McArthur Rive M, AustraliaNTSB DFW06LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter.NTSB DEN06IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B777-200B · Denver, COthe truck driver's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane and the boom operator's failure to adequately clear the boom from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility due to snow and mist.NTSB MIA06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Destin, FLThe down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.NTSB LAX06LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroman SH-3H · Ely, NVthe loss of power in both engines due to the ingestion of ice and snow. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions to fly into areas of known and forecast moderate icing conditions in contravention to the prohibitions contained in the…NTSB LAX06FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Big Pine, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition.NTSB DEN06CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Denver, COthe pilot's failure to align the airplane's nose into the direction of the wind while performing the pre-takeoff checklist. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB DCA08WA013Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing MD-82 · Makassar, Indonesia