NTSB investigations, NE
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\" = 'NE' 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" = 'NE' 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 CHI96LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Fairbury, NEinadequate airspeed and an inadvertant stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain used for takeoff and the ditch at the departure end on the field.NTSB CHI96LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wellfleet, NEfailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, while maneuvering at low latitude. The hilly (rolling) terrain and unfavorable wind were related factors.NTSB CHI96LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Plattsmouth, NEfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164 · Grant, NEfatigue failure and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number nine cylinder. A factor was the corn.NTSB CHI96LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ainsworth, NEthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Potter, NEa fatigue fracture of the landing gear axle.NTSB CHI96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · David City, NEthe instructor pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during a soft field takeoff. Factors were the gusting winds and the soft field.NTSB CHI96FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Raymond, NEfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB CHI96FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Dweese, NEthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI96LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConnell Kitfox · Omaha, NEthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft and the frozen left landing gear wheel.NTSB CHI96FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NEimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NEthe reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB CHI95FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Omaha, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance.NTSB CHI95LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Fremont, NEa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.NTSB CHI95LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164B · Bloomington, NEthe disintegration of the engine's super charger bearings. Factors associated with the accident were the total failure of the engine's super charger and the unsuitable terrain surrounding the airplane's departure path encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI95LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Aurora, NEthe cracked engine assembly that caused the power loss during a critical phase of flight. Factors associated with this accident were the restricted airplane performance due to the power loss, the airplane's altitude was too low, and remedial action, by, the…NTSB CHI95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Crete, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the runway marker.NTSB CHI95LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Neligh, NEthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to compensate for the tailwind. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI95LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Clarks, NEa partial failure of the engine supercharger.NTSB CHI95FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NEFailure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),…NTSB CHI95LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Omaha, NEThe pilot misjudged distance and speed. A factor was turbulence.NTSB CHI95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NEthe owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured.NTSB CHI95LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Table Rock, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions and the berm which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI95LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Atkinson, NEThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the existing icing conditions.NTSB CHI95LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Brule, NELoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI95LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burwell, NEThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI95LA051Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportP. D. Chambers Swift PC-1V8 · Lincoln, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were an inadequate preflight and the loss of engine power resulting from water contamination in the automotive fuel.NTSB CHI94LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam P. Bouda Varieze · Millard, NEthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from vapor lock. A factor associated with the accident is the soft terrain the pilot was forced to land upon.NTSB CHI94FA282Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Humphrey, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's buzzing of the passenger's brother-in-law's house.NTSB CHI94LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B33 · Imperial, NEthe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CHI94FA263Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Decatur, NELoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI94LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Wymore, NEfailure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.NTSB CHI94LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 17 · Elgin, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the road sign. Factors in the accident were the sign and the failure of the landing gear to extend into the full down and locked position.NTSB CHI94DCJ02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMueller Q2 · Utica, NEThe failure of the carburetor float valve. A related factor is the high vegetation at the landing site.NTSB CHI94DCJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMustari Dragonfly Mark II · Scottsbluff, NEthe private pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A related factor is the high density altitude.NTSB CHI94LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Omaha, NEinadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.NTSB CHI94LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Omaha, NEinaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.NTSB CHI94LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Weeping Water, NEthe pilot-in-command's misjudging compensation for wind conditions. Factors were tailwind, and wind information confusing.NTSB CHI94LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chapman, NEThe pilot-in-command's attempted VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot-in-command's over confidence in his personal ability.NTSB CHI94LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Alexandria, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.NTSB CHI94LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hebron, NEThe failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.NTSB CHI94FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Alliance, NEThe pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertant entry into a spiral dive. Factors were the pilot's lack of total instrument experience and the weather conditions of blowing snow and turbulence.NTSB CHI94LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Ellsworth, NEthe jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.NTSB CHI94FA116Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCanadair CL=601-3A · Bassett, NEthe pilot in command's inadequate planning/decision making and inadequate preflight inspection after receiving a load of contaminated fuel. Related factors are the contaminated fuel, improper refueling by FBO personnel, and the dark night light conditions.NTSB CHI94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Aurora, NEan inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB CHI94MA072Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Mccook, NEImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the accumulation of airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were: partial failure of both alternators, which resulted in a subsequent electrical system…NTSB CHI94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.NTSB CHI94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kimball, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB CHI94FA018Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atkinson, NEthe instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb.