NTSB investigations, AL
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 MIA07FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Moulton, ALThe separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC07CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-18L · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ATL07CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans RV-4 · Selma, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB ATL07CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150G · Enterprise, ALThe CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over.NTSB ATL07CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D50E · Decatur, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in failure of both engines due to fuel starvation.NTSB ATL07LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSzybowcowy Zaklad Do SZD-36A · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation.NTSB ATL07LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRandy Stanley Rotoway Exc 162F · Foley, ALLoss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 engine exhaust valve.NTSB ATL07LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2A · Huntsville, ALThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL07LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Phenix City, ALLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his misunderstanding of how the fuel system operates. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturers insufficiently defined procedures for low fuel operations,…NTSB ATL07FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bessemer, ALThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL07LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreenhaw, William Lancair 360 · Guntersville, ALFailure of an unapproved automotive fuel line installed by the owner/pilot mechanic which resulted in an engine fire during taxi after landing.NTSB ATL07CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHudspeth Shawn D Challenger II · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an approach for landing. A factor in the accident was gusting winds.NTSB ATL07CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Pine Hill, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing to non suitable terrain, and an on-ground collision with tree stumps on the landing roll out.NTSB ATL07CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Linden, ALThe pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.NTSB ATL07FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-19A · Gunthertown, ALThe pilot's continued flight from VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain.NTSB ATL07CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHadwise Varieze · Enterprise, ALThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.NTSB ATL07LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Alabaster, ALThe jammed landing gear hydraulic motor shuttle valve.NTSB ATL06FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering toward an emergency landing area following the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground, and a fence. A…NTSB DEN06CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Hayden, ALengine fire for reasons undetermined.NTSB ATL06LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportArter RV6 · Hartselle, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and the ground. Factor in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display and impairment due to alcohol.NTSB ATL06CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing.NTSB ATL06LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Selma, ALThe loss of engine power during the approach to land due to an uncontained turbine failure, which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB ATL06CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.NTSB ATL06FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA60-602P · Camp Hill, ALThe pilot's continued flight into known thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight break up. A factor in the accident was air traffic controller's failure to issue extreme weather radar echo intensity information displayed on the controller's radar to the pilot.NTSB ATL06CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172S · Muscle Shoals, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.NTSB ATL06LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Monroeville, ALPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL06LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Cullman, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in rotorcraft operations.NTSB ATL06LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Double Springs, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his failure to report the medical condition to the aviation medical examiner..NTSB ATL06LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEakle R Grandin Jr Talon XP · Auburn, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine fuel lines resulting in loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line and subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB ATL06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe E · Wetumpka, ALThe failure of the No. 2 exhaust, and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Birmingham, ALAn in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ATL06FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Camden, ALThe pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Childersburg, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to obtain a current weather briefing, and his decision to operate the airplane into a known area of icing outside the airplanes certification standards resulting in the aircraft accumulating ice, a loss of…NTSB ATL06CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Auburn, ALThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in an overrun and subsequent on ground collision with a fence.NTSB ATL06CA031Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Phenix City, ALThe pilot's inadequate decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Alexander City, ALThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper rate of descent during approach for landing to the glassy water resulting in a hard landing and separation of the floats.NTSB ATL06CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out, and proper altitude clearance during a low level flight, resulting in an in-flight collision with a power line.NTSB ATL06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mobile, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Monroesville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.NTSB ATL06LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and an in-flight collision with a embankment. A factor was the dirt bank/rising terrain.NTSB ATL05CA162Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Greenville, ALThe loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.NTSB ATL05CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 28 · Andulusia, ALThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA157Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Haleyville, ALThe pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.NTSB ATL05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Alabaster, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-D35 · Decatur, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing.NTSB ATL05LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with a transmission wire.NTSB ATL05CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Monroeville, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing.NTSB ATL05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Lanett, ALThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway.NTSB ATL05CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Shorter, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ATL05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Fort Payne, ALThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the aft clamp connecting the turbocharger compressor outlet to the intercooler ducting which resulted in reduced aircraft performance during takeoff.