NTSB investigations, MS
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'MS' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MS' 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 MIA99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB MIA99LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.NTSB MIA99LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing.NTSB MIA99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Meridian, MSThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear control handle during an attempted go-around, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear and subsequent on ground collision with terrain.NTSB ATL99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MSThe fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor.NTSB MIA99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pocahontas, MSThe delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing.NTSB MIA98LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Oxford, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA98LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Revolution Mini 500 · Hattiesburg, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm during a forward hover and the cyclic grip separating during the resultant bounced landing resulting in the pilot losing cyclic control and the main rotor contacting the tail boom. A factor in the accident…NTSB ATL98LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MSThe malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.NTSB MIA98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MSA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB ATL98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Newton, MSThe erosion of the compressor impeller and the unsecured fuel control unit resulted in the loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB MIA98LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Monticello, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering resulting in the main rotor blades striking the ground.NTSB MIA98LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MSThe malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.NTSB ATL98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB MIA98LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA98LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot's failure to extend the flaps for takeoff. A factor was his diverted attention to the loading of the airplane.NTSB MIA98LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Natchez, MSThe pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB MIA98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MSan in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MSa loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.NTSB MIA98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MScorrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…NTSB MIA98LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Raymond, MSthe pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.NTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.NTSB ATL98FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MSThe pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…NTSB ATL98FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Madison, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was: the instrument weather conditions.NTSB MIA98TA011Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Wiggins, MSLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll.NTSB MIA98LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Jackson, MSA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.NTSB MIA97LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenwood, MSThe intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway.NTSB ATL97LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fulton, MSThe excessively rich mixture produced by the carburetor, which led to the fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL97LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MSfuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.NTSB MIA97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Louisville, MSThe failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.NTSB ATL97LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 31 · Aberdeen, MSThe flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB ATL97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Holcomb, MSThe failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work.NTSB MIA97LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cadaretta, MSa hard landing resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a tree.NTSB MIA97LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MSa forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress.NTSB MIA97LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bay St. Louis, MSThe pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total…NTSB MIA97LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Tunica, MSThe pilots poor preflight planning preparation for attempting to takeoff with a tailwind and with the hopper loaded 3/4 full during a 93degree F., day at a density altitude of 2,400 feet.NTSB MIA97LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Walls, MSThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot for her failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing that a low fuel quantity state existed when preflight and in-flight planning revealed sufficient fuel for the flight. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB MIA97LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Edwards, MSfailure of the distributor drive gear in the right magneto, resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpencer Pitts S-1S · Greenwood, MSloss of directional control during the landing rollout for undetermined reason(s), resulting in the airplane veering to the right and subsequently nosing over.NTSB ATL97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbus, MSinadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance…NTSB ATL97LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEugene Clements Pulsar · Indianola, MSThe pilot's failure to correctly recover from a bounced landing leading to the collapse of the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent flight time and lack of aircraft familiarity.NTSB MIA97LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Ackerman, MSinstallation of an incorrect fuel filter in the fuel tanker, which allowed water-contaminated fuel being dispensed into the aircraft, subsequent partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a…NTSB ATL97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Madison, MSfailure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ATL97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gulfport, MSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB ATL97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Wiggins, MSthe student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor.NTSB MIA97FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Poplarville, MSthe noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative attitude indicator and directional gyro) with an estimated time of arrival after official twilight. Also, poor in-flight planning decision…NTSB MIA97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.NTSB MIA97IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MSthe lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.NTSB ATL97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Olive Branch, MSThe farmer's failure to maintain security of his livestock/animals.