NTSB investigations
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 CEN24LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ft. Atkinson, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.NTSB ANC24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoberts Jeff Super RV8 · Carter, WYThe pilots encounter with a shifting winds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24FA257Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Recluse, WYThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction from the autopilot disconnecting due to an…NTSB WPR24FA255Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Izee, ORThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering through an area of low visibility due to wildfire smoke and haze.NTSB ERA24LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 200 · Valdosta, GAAn insect nest in the right main fuel tank’s vent line, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel level reading, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ENG24LA028Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Oktaha, OKThe loss of engine power due to high cycle fatigue failure of a power turbine stage 3 turbine wheel blade. The resulting engine imbalance caused a decoupling of the gas producer stage 1 and stage 2 turbine wheels leading to a stage 1 turbine overspeed and…NTSB CEN24LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Antioch, NEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an undetermined source.NTSB WPR24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Fields, ORThe glider’s encounter with a gusting wind and downdraft conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA24WA289Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 210K · Colmar, FranceNTSB GAA24WA234Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Laredo/Border, MexicoNTSB ERA24LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · Catskill, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Trenton, METhe pilot’s aggressive pitch and power control inputs while executing a missed approach, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB DCA24WA253IncidentClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Ruston, LANTSB WPR24LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper selection of a landing site, which resulted in a main rotor strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper performance planning and altitude selection over water, which resulted in an rpm droop.NTSB WPR24LA254Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Roy, UTThe flight instructor’s decision to shut down an engine on an extended leg of the airport traffic pattern, which led to a loss of performance and inability to maintain altitude.NTSB GAA24WA227Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Curtin, AustraliaNTSB DCA24WA244Accident · 19 fatalClass 3 · ForeignBombardier CL600 2B19 · Kathmandu, NepalNTSB CEN24LA294Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.NTSB CEN24LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Sumner, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.NTSB CEN24LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Cahokia Heights, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout that resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.NTSB WPR24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Series V · La Grande, ORSeparation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.NTSB WPR24FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTextron T206H · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around after an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control, runway overrun, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA24WA245Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLearjet 35 · Matupa, BrazilNTSB ERA24LA325Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Cuba, NYA separation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly during landing.NTSB DCA24WA257IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaNTSB DCA24WA246Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Lod, IsraelNTSB GAA24WA224AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · La Paragua, VenezuelaNTSB ERA24FA318Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ronkonkoma, NYA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power and his decision to perform an intersection takeoff which, reduced…NTSB CEN24FA278Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Oxford, INThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an agricultural flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.…NTSB CEN24FA277Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair ES · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for traffic spacing.NTSB ERA24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA24LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaufort, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB ERA24FA310Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWilliams John Titan T-51 Mustang · Geneva, OHA sudden propeller overspeed and subsequent separation of the propeller blades and hub, while maneuvering at high speed and at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a tree during the subsequent forced landing attempt.NTSB ENG24WA027OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Toluca, MexicoNTSB DCA24WA247Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Yola, NigeriaNTSB CEN24LA279Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Rochelle, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level turn, that resulted in an impact with the ground.NTSB CEN24LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Cornland, ILThe pilot was unable to see a wire due to the setting sun and the helicopter subsequently struck the wire.NTSB CEN24LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Cuba City, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application pass.NTSB ERA24FA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Youngstown, NYThe pilot’s loss of control in flight which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground at a high rate of speed and descent.NTSB CEN24LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Telluride, COThe flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff in a high-density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to use…NTSB CEN24LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Oshkosh, WIThe reported uncommanded retraction of the flaps while on short final for unknown reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA281Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT-400 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC24LA069Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ANC24LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6A · Pedro Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.NTSB GAA24WA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignEarthstar E Gull 2000 · New Brunswick, CanadaNTSB GAA24WA230Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Vichy, FranceNTSB ERA24LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Danville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.