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 ATL06CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Morgantown, NCThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.NTSB ANC06LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrisenbery Northman 2+2 · Nenana, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a cracked oil filter housing and subsequent loss of engine oil, which resulted in a forced landing in trees.NTSB NYC06LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pineville, KYThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.NTSB LAX06LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the other flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while taxiing.NTSB CHI06CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Ottumwa, IAThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed while landing which resulted in the airplane stalling 20 feet above the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's execution of the approach when reported weather conditions were below the…NTSB NYC06CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · New York City, NYThe pilot flying's failure to maintain adequate aft hover clearance from a fence, and the pilot in command's delayed remedial action. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB DFW06CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB DEN06LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · New Century, KSloss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…NTSB ATL06CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Millington, TNThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged distance to the forced landing area resulting in a stall and collision…NTSB NYC06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Smoketown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB LAX06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Riverside, CAThe failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.NTSB LAX06CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAppel RDA 04 · Clovis, NMa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. The inadequate placement of the fuel system drain by the builder was a factor.NTSB LAX06FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CAThe certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN06IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industries A319-111 · Denver, COthe de-ice vehicle operator's failure to follow post de-icing procedures, resulting in a collision. Contributing factors were the fog, snow, and the de-icing vehicle.NTSB CHI06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDallMeyer Zenith CH-701 · Rolla, MOThe pilot misjudged the power required during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB ANC06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff.NTSB MIA06LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff.NTSB ENG06IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna Citation 650 · Madison, WIThe inadequate design of the engine's interstage transition duct that yielded after the LPT stage 3 blades had separated and allowed the uncontained release of turbine debris. A contributing factor was the separation of a turbine blade.NTSB DEN06LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Berthoud, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole.NTSB CHI06LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Jackson, MIThe student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign.NTSB CHI06LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Union City, OHThe pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors.NTSB CHI06CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.NTSB ANC06CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and subsequent loss of control while landing. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB SEA06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams Challenger II · Spokane, WAThe loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06MA005Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAugusta 109E · Smethport, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were, night instrument meteorological conditions, pilot workload, and improper air traffic control procedures by the approach controller.NTSB LAX06CA012Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Globe, AZthe pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing.NTSB DEN06LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S57-A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's improper in flight planning decision to takeoff and land (splash and dash) in close proximity to trees. Contributing factors are the trees and the water.NTSB ATL06LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman F6F · Monterey, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadequate evaluation of the weather, inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance, resulted in the in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB SEA06LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Longview, WARuddervator flutter which resulted in the buckling of the empennage. The reason for the ruddervator flutter was undetermined.NTSB NYC06FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.NTSB NYC06CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB DEN06LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NMthe pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…NTSB DEN06CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NMthe improper decision by the pilot to continue with the landing and the hard landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the high winds and the proper descent rate not being possible.NTSB NYC06RA003Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Winnipeg, CanadaNTSB MIA06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's improper use of the normal brakes during the landing roll and his delay in performing a go-around resulting in an emergency descent/landing on grass past the departure end of the runway and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB LAX06WA004Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-22 Beta · Nr Calindary Ho, AustraliaNTSB DFW06FAMS1Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Gulf of MexicoUndetermined. The aircraft is missing.NTSB DEN06CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Denver, COthe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in him taking the helicopter into the air with insufficient fuel to accomplish the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion leading to the hard landing.NTSB CHI06CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCreed RV-4 · Mitchell, SDThe mechanic's improper installation of the air filter assembly which resulted in foreign debris inside the carburetor. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB ANC06TA002Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A-1B · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student during the landing roll, which resulted in the dual student applying the brakes excessively, and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the excessive braking by…NTSB DFW06CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.NTSB DFW06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarms KitFox Series 5 · La Porte, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in two hard landings and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI06CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Higginsville, MOThe airport operator's failure to properly mark the runway construction project, the exposed lip at the runway end, and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information prior to the flight. A factor was the inadequate marking of the runway.NTSB NYC06WA007Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationHughes 369D · Hangelosa, SwedenNTSB LAX06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and ground resonance.NTSB DFW06WA006Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28-181 · Ansa village, MoroccoNTSB DFW06CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCulver LCA · McGregor, TXThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN06FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft V35B · Barnum, WYthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into forecasted icing conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to wing contamination in the form of ice. Contributing factors included the weather conditions…NTSB CHI06CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPyramid Aventura II · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in the encountered stall/mush. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during his precautionary landing. The trees were a factor.NTSB ATL06CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SCThe pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.