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 NYC05LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Cleveland, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a sign.NTSB MIA05CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding into an airport sign.NTSB DEN05IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the…NTSB ATL05CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStanley, Davey L Pulsar III · Ocean Isle Beac, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC05WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCanadair CL-600 · Kyiv, UkraineNTSB SEA05CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310J · Davenport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors were the icing conditions and the airframe ice.NTSB LAX05LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC135T1 · Casa Grande, AZthe separation of a main rotor control link due to improper maintenance installation.NTSB LAX05CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 441 · Thermal, CAthe pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a subsequent overrun of the runway. A factor in the accident was limited braking effectiveness resulting from the wet runway condition.NTSB LAX05FA058Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and speed on final approach, which led to a long landing and a runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue flight with indications of apparent serious system anomalies, failure to divert…NTSB MIA05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.NTSB IAD05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.NTSB IAD05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB IAD05LA028Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Knottsville, KYthe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI05LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Ainsworth, NEThe pilot's decision to continue below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) and his failure to fly the published missed-approach procedure. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper use of windshield heat which resulted in the windshield becoming…NTSB ANC05LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines, and an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.NTSB WAS05WA005Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson Helicopters R44 · Vlakfontein Far, South AfricaNTSB NYC05LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX05LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOrr Long-Ez · Yucca Valley, CAa loss of engine power due to ignition system failure due to rain water grounding/shorting of the magneto switches.NTSB SEA05LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar 601 · Hamilton, MTA partial loss of engine power due to the lack of lubrication and subsequent failure of the left engine's right turbocharger for undetermined reasons, and subsequent forced landing after takeoff. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC05LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB NYC05LA033Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the rapidly deteriorating weather.NTSB LAX05FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350BA · Panamint Spring, CAThe pilot's misjudged lateral distance from a mountainside and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain and obstacles while performing a low altitude filming maneuver.NTSB IAD05CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation.NTSB NYC05CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Johnstown, NYThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in airframe ice with subsequent degradation of aircraft performance, and inadequate airspeed during the landing flare.NTSB DFW05LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE35 · Los Fresnos, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night ilumination.NTSB DFW05LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Austin, TXThe failure of an air conditioning pack, which resulted in a haze filling the cabin. A contributing factor was the failure of the passenger to follow evacuation instructions.NTSB DFW05IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Natchitoches, LAThe loss of engine power due to pre-ignition and detonation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the unapproved installation of a turbocharger.NTSB DFW05CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.NTSB DEN05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Gallup, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed which resulted in the loss of control, and impact with wires, a tree and terrain.NTSB ATL05CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7-GCAA · Talladega, ALThe binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.NTSB ANC05IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of a high-pressure fuel line fitting, which resulted in an engine fire during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB SEA05WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 II · Fairmont Hot Sp, CanadaNTSB DEN05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Roswell, NMthe pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.NTSB CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…NTSB SEA05LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Olympia, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.NTSB LAX05CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTop Dog Trike · Torrey Pines, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in the in-flight collision with a power line and a subsequent forced landing. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.NTSB IAD05LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · East Moriches, NYSeveral mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the obstruction in the forced landing area.NTSB CHI05FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Herman, WIThe installation of the improper cylinder base packing seals by maintenance personnel resulting in the loss of lubriation and subsequent failure of the number four connecting rod/bearing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…NTSB SEA05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24W-41A · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.NTSB NYC05WA032Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 65-90 · Montpellier, FranceNTSB LAX05WA072Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Saga, JapanNTSB ANC05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Illiamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX05LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Waialua, HIthe pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point.NTSB LAX05LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DEN05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Telluride, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadvertent retraction of the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor included the pilot's attention being diverted by the seized engine tachometer.NTSB SEA05CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58TC · Everett, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.NTSB NYC05LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Hartford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach to the runway. A factor related to the accident was the nighttime conditions.NTSB NYC05CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB DFW05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Henderson, TXThe failure of the nose landing gear trunnion lug. A contributing factor was the non-compliance of the service bulletin by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA05TA028Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Terreton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.