NTSB investigations, 2004
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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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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 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 ANC05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA05LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCaldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…NTSB LAX05CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182RG · Placerville, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.NTSB IAD05IA004Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaven Industries S-60A · Auburn, METhe pilot's maneuver into a tree, which resulted in an inadvertent contact between a branch and a passenger.NTSB DCA05RA002Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747-244BC · Halifax, CanadaNTSB DCA05MA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCanadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO(1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…NTSB ATL05CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B · Eutaw, ALThe pilots inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC05LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Pole, AKAn inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a…NTSB SEA05LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB MIA05WA004Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Freeport, BahamasNTSB DFW05CA005Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray DA5B · Odessa, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB DFW05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Coahoma, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB DEN05FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Idaho Springs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, and his inadequate planning and decision making resulting in VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors include the pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at his destination, the low ceiling and the fog.NTSB MIA05LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82C · Cross City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB LAX05CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Winslow, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB IAD05LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PAThe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB ANC05LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350B2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.NTSB NYC05FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Madison, CTA loss of engine power due to separation of the propeller due to under-torqued retention bolts.NTSB DCA05WA014Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Perth, AustraliaNTSB ANC05CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Chefornak, AKThe in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.NTSB NYC05LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrison, OHThe Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC05FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Germantown, NYThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions.NTSB NYC05CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Minerva, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.NTSB DEN05LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Salida, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB DEN05CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-60S · Albuquerque, NMthe passenger striking the pilot's leg during the landing, resulting in a fractured leg.NTSB DEN05CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar SP-1 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the radio tower. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the variable wind conditions.NTSB ANC05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.NTSB NYC05CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75-N1 · Jaffery, NHThe pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.NTSB NYC05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eliot, METhe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW05CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Piedmont, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while landing. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility, fog, and low cloud ceiling.NTSB DFW05CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TXThe excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB DEN05CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder and Colt 180A · Albuquerque, NMthe balloon pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control during descent into high winds resulting in a hard landing and subsequent serious injury to a passenger. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds and…NTSB CHI05WA008Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46-310P · Dijon Longvic, FranceNTSB CHI05CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB ATL05CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ANC05LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScan 30 · Anchorage, AKAn in-flight fire during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC05IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD-11F · Anchorage, AKThe operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper…NTSB SEA05FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-420 · Bend, ORLoss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.NTSB DFW05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB DEN05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COthe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.NTSB CHI05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KSThe manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring.NTSB ANC05LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe inadequate and unapproved design of the main landing gear assembly by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the main landing gear during landing, and structural damage to the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misjudged flare.NTSB IAD05LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Renegade · Stow, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's inability to climb over a stand of trees.NTSB DEN05LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Casper, WYthe student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB LAX05CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie downs were removed from the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAan in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB FTW05CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder and Colt AA-1050 · Crescent, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high power transmission lines. Contributing factor was the dark night and high wind conditions.NTSB FTW05CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar S-60A · Austin, TXThe pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind.NTSB MIA05WA005Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-38-112 · Rio Negro, ArgentinaNTSB FTW05LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed 18-56 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the choice of runway used and the prevailing tailwind.