NTSB investigations, IN
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 CHI07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Muncie, INThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI07LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Marion, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application. A contributing factor was the creek bed.NTSB CHI07CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elwood, INThe commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.NTSB CHI07CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Kokomo, INThe pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the…NTSB CHI07LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Fishers, INThe fatigue separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot during landing.NTSB CHI07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · English, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.NTSB CHI07FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI07LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, INThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a short runway.NTSB CHI07FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Munster, INThe fuel starvation for an undetermined reason which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to his loss of control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the flight…NTSB CHI07FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bedford, INSuicide.NTSB CHI07FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Washington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while attempting to return to the departure airport for undetermined reasons after takeoff. The intervening tree line was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI07IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, INThe fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.NTSB CHI07FA022Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Mill Creek, INThe pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the pilot being fatigued.NTSB CHI07LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Monroe City, INThe student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree during climb. Factors were the tree and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Lake Village, INInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.NTSB CHI06CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDevereux Mustang II · Auburn, INThe failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia 350 · Bloomington, INThe pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.NTSB CHI06FA245Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the overloaded condition of the airplane, and the CG aft of the CG limit.NTSB CHI06CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportShempp-Hirth Discuss B · Tipton, INThe glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard…NTSB CHI06FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brookville, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.NTSB CHI06CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, INThe failure of the tug driver to maintain clearance from the airplane taxiing on an active taxiway. A factor was the night conditions.NTSB CHI06CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Indianapolis, INThe pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the unoccupied airplane becoming airborne.NTSB CHI06CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcFarland Rotorway Exec · Mooresville, INAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06TA148Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Schererville, INThe pilot's improper autorotation following an actual loss of engine power during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of engine power at the beginning of the practice autorotation for…NTSB CHI06LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Darmstadt, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground collision with terrain.NTSB CHI06CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB CHI06CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Brook, INThe pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dynamic rollover was a factor.NTSB CHI06LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Skyboy Quick Kit · Huntington, INThe flight's impact with terrain while maneuvering due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Richmond, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.NTSB CHI06FA117Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Bloomington, INThe pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist.NTSB CHI06CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Henryville, INThe pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 2000 · Stilesville, INThe separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 RG · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB CHI06CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Logansport, INThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Lebanon, INFailure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his…NTSB CHI06LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Muncie, INThe loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI06LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Indianapolis, INThe main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing.NTSB CHI06LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Chesterfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disorientated shortly after departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological…NTSB CHI06CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Griffith, INThe overload failure of the right main landing gear locking mechanism due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Portland, INThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…NTSB CHI05CA264Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-260 · Decatur, INThe pilot's improper decision to land on a runway with a tailwind, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the loss of control during landing roll. Factors included the tailwind and the post.NTSB CHI05FA260Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Wabash, INThe pilot's spatial disorientation that resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night experience and the hazy night conditions.NTSB CHI05LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHildebrant Rutan Defiant · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the runway during the aborted takeoff. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the corn crop.NTSB CHI05LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Greenwood, INThe inadequate remedial action during landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI05LA226Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Culver, INThe loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…NTSB CHI05LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 480 · Goshen, INGround resonance experienced by the pilots.NTSB CHI05CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarr Barr Six · Knox, INThe undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.NTSB CHI05FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS365N · Valparaiso, INThe loose tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to its improper installation by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the inability of the pilot to maintain control of the…NTSB CHI05CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent main gear collapse.NTSB CHI05CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, INThe fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing.