NTSB investigations, 1992
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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.
Cases, newest first
Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1992 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992 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 CHI93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Madison, WIWas the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an improper flare. A factor related was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ATL93LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Buford, GAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate inflight planning.NTSB ANC93IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Anchorage, AKImproper ATC clearance instructions by the approach controller, resulting in a failure to insure safe separation between an airplane in visual conditions with an airplane in instrument meteorological conditions on converging courses. A factor which…NTSB NYC93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFranklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PAInadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.NTSB NYC93LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Wash. Ct. House, OHAn inadvertent stall after the pilot failed to attain flying speed due to a premature liftoff.NTSB FTW93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210G · Little Rock, ARThe partial failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly from restricted hydraulic fluid movement through a partially failed main landing gear uplock release valve.NTSB ATL93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Supply, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his inablilty to attain a proper climb rate during the takeoff. Factors were the runway conditions (soft, rough terrain, wet grass), the perimeter trees, and the tail wind conditions.NTSB ATL93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Apex, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in the overrun of the runway. Factors were the tail wind conditions, and the downhill, grass runway.NTSB ANC93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Denali, AKThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the student pilot, the student pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the roadway landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB MIA93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.NTSB LAX93LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwich II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot/owner's improper installation of the vertical stabilizer. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's intentional stall, inadvertent spin, and inability to recover from the spin due to the inadequate equipment (vertical stabilizer) design.NTSB FTW93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Cleveland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Montrose, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit.NTSB ATL93FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Headland, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.NTSB ANC93LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AKPilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.NTSB NYC93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Milford, NHThe instructor pilots improper in-flight planning, and his failure to maintain a proper glide path to the forced landing area. A factor in this accident was the instructor's decision to shut down the engine during a 'simulated' engine failure .NTSB MIA93LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Naples, FLIncorrect airspeed, insufficient airspeed, and failure of the pilot in command to perform the correct emergency procedure following the in flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was self induced pressure by the pilot in command.NTSB FTW93WA026Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 550 · Comayagua, HondurasNTSB DEN93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was excessive airspeed during landing.NTSB CHI93LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair 415C · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's inadequate remedial actions and his misjudged emergency procedure (approach to landing).NTSB SEA93LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlson Midget Mustang · Baker, ORAn inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC93LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmitrovich SE-5A Replica · Harwinton, CTA forced landing in unsuitable terrain, following a power loss due to fuel exhaution. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane prior to departure and his improper fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel…NTSB NYC93FA005Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · New Manchester, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.NTSB MIA93LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St Augustine, FLFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure adequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and turbulent weather conditions.NTSB MIA93LA003Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MSA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Three Points, AZThe pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB FTW93LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's delayed flare. A factor was the pilot's failure to properly secure the door prior to takeoff.NTSB CHI93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI93LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI93DCD01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRichard O. Middlen Glasair III SH-3R · Larchwood, IAThe pilot-in-command's intentional low pass and his inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ATL93LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Clanton, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing. Factors were the turbulence and gusty wind conditions present at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Skwentna, AKThe student pilots failure to maintain directional control during a go around. Factors relating to the accident were the soft runway conditions and the inadequacy of training in the maneuver attempted by the student.NTSB SEA93LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Powell, WYThe pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC93LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Franklin, NHThe pilot's misjudged touchdown on the water which resulted in a porpoised landing. Also causal to the accident was his improper recovery from the porpoise, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with the water. Factors related to the accident…NTSB NYC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marengo, OHThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.NTSB LAX93FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.NTSB FTW93LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Ector 305A · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.NTSB DEN93LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, COThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.NTSB CHI93LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Mountain, WIThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB CHI93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kokomo, INThe pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Admiralty Isl, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the soft sand.NTSB SEA93FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Burlington, WAThe failure of screws on the propeller hub during takeoff, the improper inflight decision by the pilot to return for landing, and the steep, excessive bank angle which resulted in a stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB NYC93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VAThe improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC93LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Akron, NYThe failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds and wind shear. A factor related to the accident was the adverse wind conditions.NTSB LAX93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Reno, NVThe student pilot's improper remedial action and improper use of the rudder. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's improper flare and lack of total experience.NTSB LAX93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Prescott, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes.NTSB FTW93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Hughes, ARThe loss of control during the landing roll. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB FTW93FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportClatanoff Rotorway Exec · Wimberley, TXThe delamination of the skin on a main rotor blade.NTSB ATL93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Chattanooga, TNThe failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.NTSB ATL93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, ALMaintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure.