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 ERA24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCFailure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.NTSB ERA24FA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s decision to depart into an area of instrument meteorological and icing conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and a subsequent in-flight breakup.NTSB DCA24WA214OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · London, United KingdomNTSB CEN24LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Longview, TXThe rudder post’s failure due to corrosion fatigue. Contributing to the accident were the misalignment of the rudder hinge components, which produced mechanical binding and elevated localized stress, and a compromised the protective coating, which allowed…NTSB CEN24LA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Montmorenci, INThe pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.NTSB CEN24LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Monroe, LAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC24LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in collision with an object.NTSB WPR24LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Auburn, WAAn overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.NTSB GAA24WA152Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna A188 · Zona bananera, Ciénaga - Magdalena, ColombiaNTSB GAA24WA148Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech E55 · Cowra, AustraliaNTSB GAA24WA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna T210M · Leeds, United KingdomNTSB CEN24LA155Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sullivan, MOA bearing failure that resulted in fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA24WA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBell 407 · Chicureo, ChileNTSB ERA24LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHaring Robert C Zenith CH601XLB · East Amherst, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his decision to continue the takeoff from the soft turf runway.NTSB CEN24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR24FA123Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Derner, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the airplane’s impact with terrain.NTSB GAA24WA139AccidentClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT401 · Zona rural, Washington, Córdoba, ArgentinaNTSB ERA24LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopters 369FF · Ceiba, PRThe pilots’ failure to ensure adequate clearance from the taxiway while performing a quick stop maneuver.NTSB ERA24LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · South Kingstown, RIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN24LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B300 · Oklahoma City, OKAn in-flight collision with a bird during the initial climb.NTSB WPR24LA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195B · Portales, NMThe pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.NTSB ERA24LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carrabassett, METhe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB DCA24WA153Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Maiquetía, VenezuelaNTSB CEN24LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTemco D-16A · Clarksville, ARThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Deer Park, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.NTSB ERA24LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSnyder Robert L Challenger II · Hendersonville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Ellington, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA24WA177Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Miho, JapanNTSB GAA24WA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB ERA24LA166Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Key Biscayne, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB DCA24WA152Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · London, United KingdomNTSB ANC24LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Huasna, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR24LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Series 5 · Yucca Grove, CAThe pilot’s improper repair of the oil sump, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and collision with terrain during a precautionary landing.NTSB CEN24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206B · Chandeluer Islands, LAThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB WPR24LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Nordman, IDMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of torque and subsequent separation of the wheel and axle assembly from the main landing gear leg during landing.NTSB ERA24LA163Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Seffner, FLThe improper installation of the fuel line that connected the fuel pump to the four-way distributor, which resulted in fuel starvation when the line became disconnected.NTSB CEN24LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TXAn engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.NTSB CEN24FA148Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDavis DA-3 · Antlers, OKImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB DCA24LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Cecil, NCAn encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA24FA143Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-7CT · Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico)The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence from a broken line of embedded thunderstorms moving across the region. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue pertinent weather information…NTSB GAA24WA135Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 152 · Balneario Laguna de Gómez, ArgentinaNTSB ERA24FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportArthur B Canning Merlin Lite · Mulberry, FLThe pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the…NTSB DCA24WA165IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Shaga, KazakhstanNTSB CEN24LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Alpine, ARThe improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot…NTSB ERA24LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95B55 · St. Augustine, FLThe incomplete extension of the landing gear into the down-and-locked position for reasons that could not be determined. .NTSB DCA24WA140Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Narita, Japan