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 ANC04LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC04LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB MIA04CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.NTSB IAD04LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brownville Junc, METhe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.NTSB FTW04LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KSThe pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.NTSB WAS04WA013Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-200 · Freetown, Sierra LeoneNTSB SEA04TA158Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…NTSB LAX04WA294Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 Beta · Sazava, CzechiaNTSB DCA04IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-777 · Houston, TXthe failure of a high pressure turbine blade which damaged an oil seal and allowed smoke to enter the cabin. Contributing to the blade failure was the mis-labeling of the blade's part number by the manufacturer, which allowed the blade to remain in service…NTSB CHI04LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.NTSB CHI04CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Huntington, INThe pilot's inadequate flare and unsuccessful recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's and flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a stall. A factor was the…NTSB LAX04CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's misjudged flare, resulting in a stall and hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.NTSB FTW04LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Abita Springs, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.NTSB FTW04LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN04CA120Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Durango, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, the downdraft, and the road.NTSB DCA04WA073Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 717-200 · Melbourne, AustraliaNTSB CHI04CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Nappanee, INThe delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field.NTSB NYC04CA190Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Bar Harbor, METhe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW04LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action.NTSB FTW04CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB DEN04FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Monarch Crest, COthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN04CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France EC-130 B4 · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the transmission cowling that disconnected during the landing.NTSB NYC04LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB NYC04CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX04CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZthe student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD04LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiles Mustang II · Rainelle, WVThe partial loss of engine power due to a broken throttle mechanism, which resulted in a forced landing over unsuitable terrainNTSB DEN04CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Jackson Hole, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway light.NTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Frankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel H301 · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot's improper decision to change the landing area at a low altitude and the inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSidney Freebird · Lexington, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in type of aircraft.NTSB ANC04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB SEA04LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeadrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor.NTSB SEA04LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.NTSB NYC04LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Marlboro, MAThe loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB NYC04FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJBoth pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB FTW04LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · De Leon, TXThe pilot's failure to properly secure a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to leakage and subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB FTW04FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. A contributing factor was the cloudy weather.NTSB DEN04IA124Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Denver, COthe inaccurate radar information due to the failure of the Airport Movement Area Surveillance radar resulting in the tower calling for the airplane to abort the takeoff, subsequently causing tire and brake damage to the airplane.NTSB DCA04WA067Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-300ER · Viru-Viru Int, BoliviaNTSB CHI04FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJorgensen Velocity XL-RG · Belvidere, KSThe non-instrument rated pilot's VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inverted flat spin, in-flight breakup, and explosion.NTSB CHI04FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC130 B4 · Prairie du Sac, WIThe pilot's intentional low-level flight toward the lake and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire on power transmission lines. Contributing factors were the separation of the Fenestron (tail rotor) assembly from the tail boom as a result of…NTSB ANC04LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach phase of landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Big lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…NTSB LAX04LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Torrance, CAA wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid.NTSB DCA04WA070Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationSocata Rallye TB-10 · Solroed Strand, DenmarkNTSB CHI04LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Eudora, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining.NTSB CHI04LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164-B · Bradford, ILThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around. Additional factors were the wet runway and the ditch.