NTSB investigations, 1996
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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.
Cases, newest first
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996 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 SEA97LA013Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeith Vans RV-6A · Hurricane, UTthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the…NTSB LAX97WA017Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · Kumamoto, JapanNTSB LAX97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Agua Dulce, CAinadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal.NTSB LAX97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low…NTSB FTW97LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Boulder, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of rudder. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB CHI97LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHayes Lancair 235 · Kansas City, MOa stuck carburetor float valve which resulted in excessive fuel flow and ultimately fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB ATL97LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-IB · Bennettsville, SCthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of usable fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: an inoperative left boost pump, which increased the amount of unusable fuel…NTSB SEA97LA011Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 · Tillamook, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering behind an F4F aircraft. The lack of altitude for a recovery was a related factor.NTSB MIA97WA009Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 65-A90 · Itaguazurenda, BoliviaNTSB LAX97LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Truckee, CAa total loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons.NTSB FTW97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55B · Bellville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps.NTSB SEA97LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Prosser, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain, while en route to an apple orchard that he intended to spray. A factor relating to the accident was: the turbulent wind condition over the hills.NTSB SEA97LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Caldwell, IDthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.NTSB SEA97GA008Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Holden, UTThe first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…NTSB IAD97LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mentor, KYthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk.NTSB FTW97FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMbb BO-105 CBS-4 · Cameron, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dark night and pilot fatigue.NTSB ATL97LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Morris, ALThe pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind, and misjudged the proper touchdowm point on the runway. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB MIA97RA005Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 407 · Andros Island, BahamasNTSB LAX97LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to switch the fuel tanks to the auxiliary position and feather both propellers were factors.NTSB FTW97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickson RV-3A · Rosharon, TXThe pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives in that he did not use carburetor heat and he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the transmission wire.NTSB CHI97LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair B1A · Nebraska City, NEa supercharger bearing failure. A factor was the excessive sink rate during the forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Manzanita, ORfailure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB SEA97FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's physical impairment of judgment and performance, his decision to fly while impaired, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft which led to the aircraft's design stress limits being exceeded and inflight separation of the…NTSB SEA97FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Everett, WAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to the recent excessive use of potent prescription drugs, the pilot's descent below the published decision height, and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the…NTSB NYC97FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Doylesburg, PAcontinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the…NTSB MIA97LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.NTSB LAX97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichards Lancair IVP · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E · Santa Rita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.NTSB LAX97LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Jackpot, NVthe pilot's inadvertent disorientation in dark night time conditions and failure to maintain a proper climbing attitude.NTSB FTW97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMA sudden increase in wind velocity.NTSB FTW97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Idalou, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun during takeoff and an encounter with cotton (crop) and rough/uneven terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive loading of the airplane for the existing conditions, the…NTSB CHI97LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Neenah, WIthe local terrain conditions around the airport. A factor was the inadequate runway safety area.NTSB MIA97LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Mobile, ALthe pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during a go-around, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain during a forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Mesa, AZthe pilot's improper use (positioning) of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · King City, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB FTW97LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gulf Of Mexicofuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations.NTSB FTW97LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Mount Pleasant, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrouch Avid Mark IV · Stanwood, WAfailure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on suitable terrain during the…NTSB NYC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Mansfield, MAfailure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…NTSB LAX97LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-86 · Salinas, CAan internal failure of a hydraulic pump, which resulted in contamination in the hydraulic system and subsequent loss of the braking system. Factors related to the accident included the proximity of a fence and rough/uneven terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ely, NVa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.NTSB IAD97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PAthe glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…NTSB FTW97LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt 90 · Albuquerque, NMThe passenger's failure to follow instructions for disembarking.NTSB CHI97LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Nunda, SDfailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts.NTSB SEA97FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Spokane, WAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Chatham, MAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB LAX97FA003Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in an inability to outclimb rising/wooded terrain after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft's gross weight was not exceed…NTSB IAD97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Mahopac, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff.NTSB IAD97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sunbury, PAfailure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.