Final NTSB investigations
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.
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed' 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 WPR22LA154Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Deer Valley, AZThe fuelers improper action during the refueling process.NTSB ERA22LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 525B · Caldwell, NJThe flight crew’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Salt Lake City, UTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR22LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair Super II · Oxnard, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway approach light.NTSB ERA22LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Zebulon, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA22LA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of moderate to heavy icing conditions, which resulted in a degradation of airplane performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA22FA189Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s improper preflight assembly of the glider’s elevator control, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff, and the pilot’s failure to complete a positive control check before the flight, which would have identified the disconnected elevator…NTSB ANC22LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207A · Pilot Station, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear on approach due to distraction.NTSB ERA22LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Tuskegee, ALThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.NTSB ANC22FA030Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gila Bend, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing approach.NTSB CEN22LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR22LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEuropa XS Mono · Eastsound, WAThe pilot inadvertently shut off the engine control unit, which resulted in the engine turning off before the runway landing was attained.NTSB WPR22FA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208B · Heyburn, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a descent below the approach path and impact with a vent stack. Also causal was the failure of the processing plant to correctly paint the vent stacks, which had been…NTSB ERA22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.NTSB CEN22LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Twin Lakes, COThe failure of the left turbocharger at FL230, which resulted in a rapid loss of manifold pressure and subsequent complete loss of engine power due to an overly rich fuel-air mixture setting. Contributing was the smoke in the cabin in IMC, which caused the…NTSB ERA22LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Calhoun, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.NTSB ANC22LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a long landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloons A55S · Safford, AZThe pilot’s decision to continue the balloon’s fast approach to an unsuitable confined landing site, which resulted in a collision with powerline wires.NTSB ERA22LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Leicester, MAA separation of the window from the airframe for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.NTSB ANC22LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR22FA148Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NMA loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hebbronville, TXThe pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR22LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASK 21 · Valyermo, CAThe gliders encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR22LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDietrich Ryan S-4 Coyote 1 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot/owner and maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right wing’s aft lift strut to the right wing, which resulted in a loss of lift during takeoff, an uncommanded right roll, and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Tomball, TXThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which led to a runway excursion and nose-over of the airplane.NTSB CEN22LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Evansville, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN22LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Peyton, COThe pilot’s decision to not activate the runway lighting and misjudged the runway location, which resulted in a collision with a windsock.NTSB WPR22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA22LA186Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHenry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mountain City, TNA total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with…NTSB ERA22LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPF Cub Flyers CCK-2000 · Collegedale, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA22LA182Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Kennesaw, GAA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ANC22LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB WPR22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tuscon, AZThe loss of directional control during the landing roll, due to missing hardware which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear torque links.NTSB WPR22LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.NTSB ERA22LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Waterville, METhe student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA22LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHenderson Clifford S Super Bear CSH-1 · Indiana, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN22LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Hawley, TXThe pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.NTSB CEN22FA168Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TU206F · Marlin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA22LA179Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · Manville, NJThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB WPR22LA142Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBarber Robert L Sonerai II L · Jean, NVA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG22LA020IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier BD-700-2A12 · West Palm Beach, FLAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 16 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…NTSB CEN22LA170Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN22LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.NTSB CEN22LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Calhan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Van Nuys, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airplane’s jet blast and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFernandes Dale R Glasair II S-FT · Saline Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to establish a controlled descent rate during landing which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.NTSB ERA22LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Fort White, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.