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 DFW05CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164B · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DCA05RA093Accident · 160 fatalForeign investigationBoeing MD-82 · Machiques, VenezuelaNTSB ATL05CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 22 · Archdale, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB DFW05CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.NTSB NYC05LA134Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Erie, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX05LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrescott Aeronautical Pusher · Redding, CAthe in-flight separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Lancair Legacy · Groveland, CAThe inaccurate fuel quantity sensors and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain lateral and directional control during the landing flare.NTSB DFW05WA214Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Serignan, FranceNTSB DEN05FA126Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Lone Tree, COThe pilot's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB DCA05RA092Accident · 121 fatalForeign investigationBoeing B737-300 · Grammatikos, GreeceNTSB CHI05CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Durand, WIThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.NTSB ATL05FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117 B-1 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot in-flight decision to land in a unsuitable landing area during a precautionary landing. A factor was the loss of power on the number two engine.NTSB ATL05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Alabaster, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Challis, IDThe installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.NTSB SEA05FA169Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stand of conifer trees during low altitude maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous/hilly terrain, gusty winds, a high density altitude, and maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB SEA05CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion G · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to raise the flaps prior to takeoff.NTSB NYC05LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA05LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Vero Beach, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.NTSB MIA05LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe reported loss of engine power from the left engine, and the failure of the left propeller to feather for undetermined reasons, resulting in the inability to maintain altitude, and subsequent ditching.NTSB DFW05LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Joiner, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Greenwood, INThe inadequate remedial action during landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI05LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.NTSB ANC05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wiseman, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a short landing area, and pressure to conduct the flight, which the pilot stated was a rescue situation.NTSB SEA05CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Ashland, ORThe inability of the dual student to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the landing roll when the left skid sank into an area of thick, soft, sticky tar, and the instructor pilot's improper decision to perform a full-down autorotational…NTSB IAD05LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Saulsville, WVThe pilot's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control during the landing approach.NTSB IAD05FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wht Sulfur Sprg, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing, which resulted in collision with a wire and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in his becoming lost/disoriented, and a low fuel…NTSB CHI05LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Marshalltown, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing.NTSB ANC05LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrabandt RV-9A · Palmer, AKThe loss of nose gear strut/fork-to-ground clearance that led to the collapse of the nose gear strut and nose-over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were an uneven dirt/gravel surface runway.NTSB MIA05LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lantana, FLThe CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta SF 260D · Redding, CAthe company maintenance personnel's failure to follow a prescribed canopy installation procedures.NTSB DFW05CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TXThe loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Zeeland, MIThe inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB CHI05CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ILThe improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB SEA05WA171Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAinsworth Lancair 4P Turbine · Sundre, Alberta, CanadaNTSB NYC05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Patuxent River, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSan Joaquin Helicopters OH-58A+ · Lancaster, CAThe pinion to turbine shaft coupling failed in fatigue due to a misaligned turbine shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB DFW05CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Hampton, ARA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was unsuitable terrain to complete a successful autorotation.NTSB DCA05RA089Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S-76C+ · Tallinn, EstoniaNTSB CHI05LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAuseth Kitfox IV · Little Grand La, MNThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI05LA226Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Culver, INThe loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…NTSB CHI05LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Rapid City, SDThe landing gear extension not possible and inoperative flap system due to fatigue failure of a hydraulic system tube during approach. An additional cause was the improper rebuild/remanufacture of the hydraulic tube. Contributing factors were the dependency…NTSB CHI05LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brainerd, MNThe delayed go-around and inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB DFW05CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lyford, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Knobel, ARThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the #1 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN05FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Centennial, WYthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain…NTSB CHI05LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Georgetown, MNThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.NTSB CHI05LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mountain View, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff.NTSB ANC05LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chickaloon, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a emergency landing/collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AKThe total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.