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 MIA02FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.NTSB LAX02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 B-2 · Aieia, HIThe pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boarding procedures provided to the work crew, who were non-aviators, during the preflight briefing.NTSB DCA02WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-323 · London, United KingdomNTSB ATL02LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhitty, Philip J. Mustang II · Hampstead, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during landing roll. A factor was the soft, unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX02FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, NDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.NTSB LAX02LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CAthe loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZFuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.NTSB MIA02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByrd KR-2S · Linden, NCThe pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.NTSB MIA02FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bessemer, ALThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…NTSB LAX02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Banning, CAa loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.NTSB FTW02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Ardmore, OKthe flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable area for practicing a full touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft ground.NTSB DEN02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bryce, UTloss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.NTSB MIA02WA043Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-300 · Rum Cay, BahamasNTSB LAX02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Las Vegas, NVthe failure of the AT-401 pilot to maintain clearance with the AT-402 airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the unreliable communication radio in the AT-401, the AT-401 pilot's continued flight with known communication radio problems, and the…NTSB FTW02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · St Paul, MNThe autopilot's computer connections arcing and reported disconnection during the localizer approach and the pilot not performing a go around prior to the hard landing. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the accident airplane's make and model.NTSB CHI02LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MIThe turbulence encountered in-flight and the passenger not complying with the flight and cabin crew’s warning of the turbulance.NTSB MIA02LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (Vs), while maneuvering for an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power…NTSB LAX02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Henderson, NVthe loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.NTSB LAX02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.NTSB WAS02RA006Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Quepos, Costa RicaNTSB DCA02WA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A300-600 · Lima, PeruNTSB WAS02WA008Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationLet 410 UVP-E · Playa De Carmen, MexicoNTSB WAS02WA007Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationBell UH-1H · El Limon, El SalvadorNTSB ENG02RA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-238 · Melbourne, AustraliaNTSB DCA02WA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-200F · Port Harcourt, NigeriaNTSB CHI02FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Evansville, INThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.NTSB WAS02WA009Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 550 · Mexico City, MexicoNTSB SEA02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Olympia, WADirectional control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include main gear overload and standing water on the runway.NTSB MIA02LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Reidsville, GAImproper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.NTSB MIA02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVernon D. Pitts RV-4 · Burgaw, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Hernando, MSThe flight instructor's improper supervision of the dual student during a practice autorotation landing by allowing an excessive aft pitch attitude and low main rotor rpm conditions to develop during the landing/flare touchdown, which resulted in the…NTSB CHI02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MOdirectional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAThe student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.NTSB FTW02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gilchrist, TXthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.NTSB DCA02WA009Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-200 · Moulins, FranceNTSB DCA02WA008Accident · 24 fatalForeign investigationBritish Aerospace Avro RJ100 · Zurich, SwitzerlandNTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.NTSB LAX02LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications between the pilot and the shipboard helper assigned as the…NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB ENG02RA003Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-200 · Jakarta, IndonesiaNTSB MIA02LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.NTSB MIA02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Tallassee, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…NTSB IAD02FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25B · Pittsburgh, PAThe (undetermined) pilot-at-the-controls' early, and over rotation of the airplane's nose during the takeoff attempt, and his failure to maintain directional control. Also causal, was the captain's inadequate remedial action, both during the takeoff attempt…NTSB FTW02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.NTSB FTW02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Braunfels, TXthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brookville, PAFouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.