NTSB investigations, UT
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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 WPR11LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Tooele, UTThe pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter.NTSB WPR11FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNeefjes Lancair 360 MK-II · Milford, UTThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his en route decision-making, and his…NTSB WPR11LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Nephi, UTThe failure of the nose gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident damage.NTSB WPR11LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.NTSB WPR11CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ogden, UTThe certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB WPR11CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11FA073Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Ogden, UTThe pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to…NTSB WPR11LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Salt Lake City, UTThe tug driver’s loss of airplane control during pushback due to a loss of traction in slippery conditions on the ramp. Contributing to the accident was the ground crews’ and airline operators’ inadequate guidance with regard to pushback procedures during low…NTSB WPR11LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverdale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.NTSB WPR11FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Payson, UTThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a slow flight maneuver that resulted in a stall and spin, and the flight instructor’s delayed or improper remedial actions to recover from the spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s…NTSB WPR11CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Heber City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during low-level maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB WPR11LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24 · Blanding, UTThe pilot’s failure to attain a climb gradient sufficient to clear the rising terrain, which resulted in his decision to make a forced landing on a road.NTSB WPR11FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTThe pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR10LA441Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.NTSB WPR10LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145XR · Salt Lake City, UTAn in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern during a visual approach.NTSB WPR10CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA377Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser Dirks DG300 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and ground impact.NTSB WPR10LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportParker RS-15 Sailplane · Marysvale, UTThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.NTSB WPR10CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeonard Trudy Kitfox III · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.NTSB WPR10LA354Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to move the helicopter laterally without first lifting it fully off its landing platform.NTSB WPR10CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Dutch John, UTThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAdams John R JR Piel Diamant · Montezuma, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from road signs during landing.NTSB WPR10CA337Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Neola, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB WPR10CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Huntsville, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during climb.NTSB WPR10FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander CallAir · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin to the ground.NTSB WPR10LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice KR-2 · Richfield, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.NTSB WPR10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bryce Canyon, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Parowan, UTThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the other glider climbing in the same thermal.NTSB WPR10LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation GTE · Springville, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB WPR10CA279Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Bountiful, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB WPR10LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.NTSB WPR10CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Koosharem, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign on the side of his landing area (a dirt road). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a fly-by of the road to check for hazards.NTSB WPR10CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · St. George, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UTA loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation resulting in a loss of directional control and impact with bushes.NTSB WPR10LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UTThe complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB WPR10LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni AeronauticheTecnam P2002 Sierra · Tooele, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Delta, UTThe student pilot's incorrect use of the flaps and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around procedure, which led to a stall/mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of familiarity with…NTSB WPR10CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Kelton, UTThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions.NTSB WPR10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Moab, UTThe pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…NTSB WPR10CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1-A · West Jordon, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.