Final NTSB investigations
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 WHERE c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed' 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 WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 ERA23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Athens, GAThe operator’s and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known electrical problem, resulting in a loss of electrical power and a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA23FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Harlan, KYThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…NTSB DCA23LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A319 · New Orleans, LAThe captain’s pitch up input to avoid an overspeed condition, which resulted in a flight attendant falling and fracturing her ankle. Contributing was the airplane’s excessive airspeed during the transition to the automation-managed descent profile.NTSB CEN23LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Greenville, ILThe mechanic’s failure to inspect and clean the entire fuel nozzle assembly in accordance with the engine maintenance manual, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power, an autorotation, and a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Tanner, ALThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.NTSB ERA23LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.NTSB CEN23LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M7-235B · Topeka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with strong gusty surface winds.NTSB CEN23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Hardin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.NTSB ERA23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Alpharetta, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA23FA045Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBearhawk Patrol · Hanover Township, PAThe pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to…NTSB WPR23LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV10 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Accident, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA23LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB ERA23FA046Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH750 Cruzer · Southington, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low to recover.NTSB ERA23LA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Tuskegee, ALThe flight instructor’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA23LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sarasota, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird, which resulted in damage to a tail rotor blade, a subsequent vibration, and the pilot’s decision to conduct a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA23LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Roberta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.NTSB CEN23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Burleson, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ANC23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AKImproper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.NTSB WPR23LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Long Beach, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Puyallup, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Windsports Edge X · Alturas, CAThe non-certificated pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Osage, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN23FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Morgan City, LAThe pilot’s loss of consciousness due to a cardiovascular event.NTSB ERA23LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.NTSB ERA23LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRhinehart Stolp Sdtr TOO SA300 · Lordstown, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the elevator trim tab control, which created control feedback…NTSB ERA23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Lake Worth, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSea Ray LSX · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a low fuel status and a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.NTSB ERA23LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Shellman Bluff, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · York, PAOil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Toughkenamon, PAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.NTSB ERA23FA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A24 · Keene, NHImproper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…NTSB CEN23FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Chandler, TXThe loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Nogales, AZThe pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear when he executed an aborted landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, diminished climb performance, and the inadvertent contact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Evanston, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loopNTSB WPR23LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mesa, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Brentwood, TNA total loss of engine power due to the catastrophic failure of the crankshaft resulting from the improper installation of the crankshaft for this application.NTSB ERA23FA024Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E-90 · Marietta, OHStructural icing on the tailplane that resulted in a tailplane stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA022Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Statesboro, GAThe pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the engine was shut down, which resulted in a passenger subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.NTSB ERA23FA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPeryera Adventura II · Miramar, FLThe pilot’s failure to remove the ECU select switch per the manufacturer’s service bulletin, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Firestar II · West Alexandria, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC23LA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR23LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.