NTSB investigations, AR
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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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 CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlisle, ARThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Clinton, ARThe pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.NTSB CEN09CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.NTSB CEN09LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.NTSB CEN09CA102Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Batesville, ARThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.NTSB CEN09TA060Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Quitman, ARThe pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB DEN08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Star City, ARThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.NTSB DEN08CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pine Bluff, ARLanding gear collapse for reasons undetermined.NTSB DEN08LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Heber Springs, ARthe improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees encountered during the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.NTSB DEN08FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Salesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.NTSB DFW08CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Rogers, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB DEN08LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Pine Bluff, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical short in the wiring to the manual fuel switch that closed the fuel valves.NTSB DEN08LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · O'Kean, ARAn inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the low airspeed, steep angle of bank, and heavy weight.NTSB DFW08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Forrest City, ARThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Des Arc, ARA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB DFW08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot landed long and collided with a fence.NTSB DFW08LA143Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommander AC-680 · Hope, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and partial loss of power on the right engine.NTSB DEN08CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164C · De Witt, ARThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.NTSB DFW08LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Challenger II · Corning, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission lines. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB DFW08CA104Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were binding of the elevator control, inadvertent stall and trees.NTSB DFW08CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-23 · De Queen, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB DFW08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Back Gate, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.NTSB CHI08CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Hot Springs Vlg, ARThe pilot not maintaining clearance/altitude from the trees during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the trees and reported turbulent winds.NTSB CHI08CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI08CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Clarksville, ARFailure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power…NTSB CHI08CA005Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hot Springs, ARThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation while maneuvering over a lake at too low altitude for a safe landing. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…NTSB CHI07CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Berryville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting terrain. A factor in the accident was the dirt embankment.NTSB CHI07CA230Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.NTSB CHI07CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Alicia, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred and the flooded rice field in which the airplane was landed.NTSB CHI07FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Conway, ARThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Contributing to the accident was the standing water on the runway.NTSB CHI07LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Stuttgart, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional cause was the low altitude of an aerial application operation.NTSB CHI07CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice levee. The rice levee and the tailwind condition were contributing factors to the accident.NTSB CHI07CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARA non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.NTSB CHI07CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEverett Zodiac 601XL · Lonoke, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. An additional cause was the pilot's improper decision to enter the traffic pattern after intermittent losses of engine power, and his subsequent failure to remain within power off gliding distance of the…NTSB CHI07CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Humphrey, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.NTSB CHI07LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Aircraft Mfg SR3500 Moose · Cotter, ARThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed during the approach. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered, and the power lines that were impacted during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB DFW07LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T41 · Turrell, ARThe loss of engine power due to a separated fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07CA079Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze XL · Buffalo City, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. A contributing factor was the reported encounter with severe turbulence.NTSB DFW07FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Batesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the prevailing low ceilings.NTSB DFW07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing weather minimums, and the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Mountain View, ARThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a broken oil pressure line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danville, ARFailure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…NTSB DFW07CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ethel, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.NTSB DFW06CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7 · Ponca, ARThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.