NTSB investigations
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 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 WPR24LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24FA217Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Franklin, TNThe pilot’s flight into convective weather, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and a subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of accurate weather intensity depiction on the…NTSB ENG24WA016Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Sulawesi, IndonesiaNTSB DCA24WA199IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Samarkand, UzbekistanNTSB CEN24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Sealy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.NTSB CEN24LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Shreveport, LAThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB CEN24LA189Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hot Springs, ARThe student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.NTSB WPR24FA150Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Thurlow, MTThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by his cell phone use while…NTSB ENG24LA014Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · Singapore, SingaporeThe uncontained left engine failure was caused by the failure and liberation of the HPT stage 1 aft blade retainer as a result of a fatigue crack in the upper collet radius that originated from a surface connected cluster of Oxide/Carbonitride/Nitride/Carbide…NTSB ANC24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dry Creek, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s excessive use of brakes during landing, and the pilot providing instruction’s inadequate supervision, resulting in a nose-over.NTSB WPR24LA149Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Bonners Ferry, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA24WA211AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech B200 · Williamtown, AustraliaNTSB GAA24WA168Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Vilanova deL’Aguda, Lérida, SpainNTSB CEN24LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Enderlin, NDThe pilot’s failure to properly inspect and sump the fuel system before the flight and the maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the contamination of…NTSB CEN24FA179Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Marianna, ARThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB WPR24LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Maxwell, CAThe pilot’s failure to ascertain a proper touchdown point and late decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a subsequent collision with vegetation.NTSB WPR24LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.NTSB CEN24LA185Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan T51 · Novi, MIA failure of the electrical system, resulting in a loss of fuel injection and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.NTSB GAA24WA172AccidentClass 4 · ForeignCessna 206 · Sentvid pri Sticni, SloveniaNTSB CEN24LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Century, KSThe inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.NTSB CEN24LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLanni Charles T Skyranger II · Breaux Bridge, LAThe pilot’s decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN24LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Linn Grove, IAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.NTSB WPR24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB GAA24WA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA32 · Cookshire-Eaton, CanadaNTSB GAA24WA178Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28R · Barcarena, BrazilNTSB ERA24LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.NTSB CEN24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Davis, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun.NTSB WPR24LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobert Sterling 4P · Lake Havasu City, AZA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.NTSB WPR24LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.NTSB GAA24WA167Accident · 8 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech 200 · Zapara Island, VenezuelaNTSB DCA24WA184IncidentClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Brisbane Airport, AustraliaNTSB DCA24WA182Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dakar, SenegalNTSB DCA24WA181Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Antalya, TürkiyeNTSB ERA24LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Apopka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to sticking exhaust valves. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to use available engine data while troubleshooting a known engine issue and maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with…NTSB DCA24WA180Incident · No injuriesClass 2 · ForeignBoeing 767-3S2F · Istanbul, TürkiyeNTSB CEN24LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…NTSB ANC24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA24WA169Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA25 · Iracema, BrazilNTSB DCA24WA225IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-823 · Ladyville, BelizeNTSB CEN24LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P2010 · Waco, TXThe student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and his improper pitch control while he attempted a recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a significant nose-down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.NTSB ERA24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.NTSB GAA24WA165Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignExtra EA-330SC · Alcázar de San Juan, SpainNTSB ERA24FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Palmyra, VAThe pilot’s loss of control following an encounter with structural icing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ENG24WA017AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Kinshasa, Congo - KinshasaNTSB WPR24LA142Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic Z-90 · Del Mar, CAThe passenger’s intentional departure from the balloon in flight as an act of suicide.NTSB WPR24LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael Milburn Vans RV8 · Cascade, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Olympia, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed action to arrest the descending, left pedal turn while maneuvering for a low-altitude hover with the helicopter near the maximum gross weight limitation, which resulted in an impact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.