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 NYC05CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Schroon Lake, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.NTSB LAX05LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Beaumont, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The pilot's delayed decision to release the banner was also causal.NTSB DFW05CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Tallulah, LAThe partial loss of engine power as result of the fracture of the number five-cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm mounting boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC05CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was swampy terrain.NTSB SEA05CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Park City, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the loose gravel, ditch, and the fence.NTSB LAX05LA242Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Mxlii 101 Sport · Galt, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB LAX05CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Edwards AFB, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces.NTSB LAX05CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD05LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Chatham, MAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Copake, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW05FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB CHI05FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jackson, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB SEA05LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Jerome, IDFailure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff and initial climb. A high density altitude was a factor.NTSB NYC05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatliff Hummel Bird · Pittsville, MDA loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB LAX05LA239Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAs+ AC4 · Sparks, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing S-turns on final approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment due to ingestion of an…NTSB IAD05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Charlottesville, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN05TA113Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 369FF · Loveland, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to delayed remedial action during the encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning, and the inadequate supervision by…NTSB CHI05CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plainwell, MIThe loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX05CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rio Vista, CAthe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student's failure to divert to an airport with less severe crosswind…NTSB IAD05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW05WA184Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 412 · Ciudad Carmen, MexicoNTSB CHI05FA189Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Aurora, MOThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.NTSB ATL05CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Winston-Salem, NCThe student pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing.NTSB ATL05CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper use of normal braking and the failure to maintain directional control during landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB ATL05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground.NTSB SEA05LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's right main gear contacted a small dirt mound during the takeoff roll at the remote grass airstrip. Factors include the pilot's…NTSB SEA05LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB IAD05LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's improper preflight planning, his failure to consult performance data, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the excessive airspeed, overweight condition,…NTSB DEN05LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the encounter with wind shear during final approach and landing.NTSB CHI05CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bowstring, MNThe unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds.NTSB ATL05CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Carthage, NCThe pilot's excessive braking resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with gully. A related factor was the tailwind.NTSB SEA05WA151Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340 · Bangalore, IndiaNTSB SEA05LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Prospect, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors.NTSB MIA05LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Gulfport, MSA loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.NTSB LAX05WA298Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 205A-1 · Lac de la Solit, CanadaNTSB LAX05LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Bishop, CAthe failure of the tailwheel mount during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB LAX05LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSergent Great Lakes 2T1A · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over of the airplane.NTSB IAD05RA102Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC-6 · Brasilito, Costa RicaNTSB DFW05LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pollock, LAThe loss of engine power due to a loose engine lubrication system component in the crankcase. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDaniels Kitfox Classic IV · Bagley, MNThe pilot's inadvertent lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed while recovering from a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate wind compensation and failure to maintain aircraft…NTSB LAX05CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Mesa, AZthe improper use of the throttle and antitorque pedal by the pilot undergoing instruction, and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the certified flight instructor.NTSB IAD05CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164A · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB DFW05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Black Oak, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN05LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Eagle, COthe pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing and the fractured nose gear attachment, and the subsequent loss of control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high airspeed on approach, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and…NTSB DEN05LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Vernal, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft dirt airstrip, the low airspeed and the stall/mush.NTSB CHI05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · White Cloud, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…NTSB CHI05LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Langdon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting an abrupt turning maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB ATL05CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525A · Newnan, GAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were hydroplaning condition, and the localizer antenna.NTSB ANC05CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AKA collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane.NTSB SEA05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sequim, WAThe temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb.