NTSB investigations, NC
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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NC' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'NC' 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 DCA15LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A321 · Charlotte, NCan encounter with a small microburst on short final at low altitude that resulted in a loss of lift and a tail strike during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the captain's decision to continue the approach without applying appropriate windshear…NTSB ERA15LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Trenton, NCThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind and his subsequent application of excessive braking, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMain Air Rapier · Reidsville, NCThe student pilot landed with variable wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Albertson, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.NTSB ERA15LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position before touchdown, which resulted in a landing with the gear in transit.NTSB GAA15CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Fairfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.NTSB GAA15CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarron Starduster SA 300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.NTSB ERA15FA245Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB ERA15LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaddatz Steve RV 8 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ERA15LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA15CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.NTSB GAA15CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.NTSB ERA15CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NCThe pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA15CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH 55 · Morganton, NCThe flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.NTSB GAA15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.NTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.NTSB GAA15CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA40 · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA15CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional/pitch control during final approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing could not accomplished, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.NTSB ERA15FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Greensboro, NCA total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection.NTSB ERA15LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Long View, NCThe improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB ERA15CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310N · Liberty, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA15LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NCA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA15IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, NCMaintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95 · Bahama, NCThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to conduct a…NTSB ERA15CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter SR7 XL · Fairview, NCThe non-certificated pilot's delayed go-around procedure, which resulted in collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flying experience.NTSB ERA15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA14LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Creedmoor, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.NTSB ERA14CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Hayesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.NTSB ERA14CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Oxford, NCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.NTSB ERA14CA373Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA14LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine accessory gearbox bearing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPekola James W Ridge Runner III · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Schleicher K 7 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's decision to install an additional cushion to elevate his passenger and his failure to insure the cushion would not interfere with the control stick movement resulting in limited movement of the elevator in flight and collision with a fence during…NTSB ERA14LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLawson Ronald S Explorer · East Bend, NCA total loss of engine power likely due to a failure of a rotary valve shaft seal and the pilot’s failure to detect and diagnose the impending failure during the preflight inspection.NTSB ERA14FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Littleton, NCMaintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.NTSB ERA14LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220C · Cherryville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA14FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStolp Starduster SA-300 · Newton, NCThe pilot’s failure to recover from an intentional spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of adequate spin entry and recovery training.NTSB ERA14CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Winston Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusty crosswind which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper flap retraction during a short field takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft experiencing an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.NTSB ERA14LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Advance, NCThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during a descent with reduced engine power while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Apex, NCA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.NTSB ERA14LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…NTSB ERA14LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Industries A.S. L33 Solo · Bunn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the airport, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB ERA14CA165Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2000 · Kill Devil Hills, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA14CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Mt Olive, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB ERA14CA150Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salisbury, NCThe flight instructor's decision to continue the landing in close proximity to a landing helicopter, resulting in an encounter with rotor vortices, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.