NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 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 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 SEA02FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Tensed, IDAircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.NTSB NYC02LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWheeler Volksplane VP-2 · Collins, NYThe separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.NTSB MIA02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bunnell, FLAn improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…NTSB MIA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing…NTSB LAX02FA214Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · San Dimas, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine could not be determined. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…NTSB IAD02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.NTSB IAD02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, NYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing.NTSB IAD02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Providence, RIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB DCA02WA048Accident · 23 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 707 · Bangui, Central African RepublicNTSB CHI02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MNFailure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.NTSB CHI02CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A-23-23 · Monroe, MIThe pilot misjudging the flare, and his loss of directional control during landing. The soft terrain was a factor.NTSB ANC02FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZawada Super Cuby · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from the effects of prescription painkilling drugs.NTSB SEA02LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Heron, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance from trees. Factors include tall trees just off the approach end of the runway.NTSB NYC02LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPank KitFox · Sprakers, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in category of aircraft.NTSB MIA02LA127Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThomas Outback · Edenton, NCThe pilot/owner's failure to establish an adequate climb rate and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB MIA02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's improper planning/decision and insufficient refueling which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the aircraft being ditched in the ocean.NTSB ENG02RA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper Chieftain · Australia, AustraliaimportNTSB SEA02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 E · Sweetgrass, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions after encountering a crosswind gust during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.NTSB SEA02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 E · Battle Ground, WAImproper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance during the precautionary landing which led to a runway overrun.NTSB NYC02WA135Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-300 · Asuncion, ParaguayNTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.NTSB MIA02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckean Varieze · Covington, TNThe pilot's improper planned approach following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.NTSB MIA02LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna CE-182-A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX02LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chatsworth, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to publish a notice to airmen.NTSB ATL02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.NTSB ATL02FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Lebanon, TNThe certified flight instructor attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, inoperative magneto, and subsequent lost engine power and collided with a transmission line while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB ANC02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.NTSB NYC02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Moneta, VAThe loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.NTSB NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB MIA02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.NTSB FTW02LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Basile, LAthe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Tatum, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.NTSB DEN02LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchreder RS-15 · Jackson, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountain summit.NTSB DCA02RA047Accident · 71 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 757-23F · Uberlingen, GermanyNTSB NYC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB LAX02FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.NTSB LAX02FA211Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.NTSB LAX02FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Chambers, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.NTSB IAD02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Mifflintown, PAOn-ground carburetor icing.NTSB FTW02FA192Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TXThe pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.NTSB DEN02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to use the pre-landing checklist, resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing.NTSB DEN02LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV-4 · Grand Junction, COthe pilot failing to maintain aircraft control during the pull up maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the inadvertent stall spin.NTSB DEN02LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway.NTSB CHI02LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaltz RV-8 · Omaha, NEA loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI02CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrenier Acro Sport · Jacksonville, ILThe probable cause of this accident is a failure of the left main landing gear attachment bolt and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. Repeated hard landings was a factor and a lack of recent experience were contributing factors.NTSB ANC02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Chevak, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and subsequent collision with gravel terrain.NTSB ANC02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and an in-flight collision with a log during the landing flare. A contributing factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction.NTSB SEA02LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity Powered Parachute · Lewistown, MTInadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. High wind conditions was a factor in the accident.NTSB IAD02LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Mt. Vernon, OHFailure of the left main landing gear attach fitting due to fatigue.