NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 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 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 IAD01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Philadelphia, PAA hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.NTSB DEN01FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R-182 · Grants, NMthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.NTSB CHI01LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalton RV-6 · Saint Paul, MNThe rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.NTSB CHI01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, ILthe designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.NTSB ATL01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Indiantown, FLThe pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.NTSB SEA01LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. Unsuitable terrain was selected for the maintenance test flight operation.NTSB NYC01LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23-B24R · Fork Union, VAThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the uneven landing area condition.NTSB NYC01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Wash. Ct. House, OHAn undetermined event, which resulted in an off airport landing. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.NTSB MIA01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Andrews, TXThe hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.NTSB FTW01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.NTSB DEN01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369FF · Baggs, WYimpact with terrain following a total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the turbine-to-compressor coupling. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI01WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicNTSB CHI01WA014Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Paris, FranceNTSB CHI01MA006Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCanadair CL600-2B16 · Wichita, KSthe pilot’s excessive takeoff rotation, during an aft center of gravity (c.g.) takeoff, a rearward migration of fuel during acceleration and takeoff and consequent shift in the airplane’s aft c.g. to aft of the aft c.g. limit, which caused the airplane to…NTSB SEA01FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Lummi Island, WAThe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising…NTSB NYC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB LAX01FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of…NTSB SEA01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, ORClearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor.NTSB LAX01LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.NTSB LAX01LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGalaxy Balloons Galaxy 7 · Inyokern, CAThe pilot's hard landing during a high wind condition.NTSB LAX01FA006Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Kernville, CAThe pilot's improper storage of personal items and his inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatching of the left rear cabin door during flight and allowing a plastic garment bag to blow out and strike the tail rotor.NTSB CHI01LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Noblesville, INCarburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB NYC01LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC01FA005Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-26A · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB LAX01LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hilo, HIAn inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management.NTSB LAX01FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · San Dimas, CAThe pilots becoming lost and disoriented during an improperly conducted IFR approach, and subsequent missed approach, that led to a collision with rising mountainous terrain. Also causal was the local controller canceling the IFR approach when the pilot…NTSB CHI01LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sparta, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…NTSB ANC01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB SEA01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Monroe, WAOil Pump drive gear shaft separated in shear. A collision with a tree stump during the landing roll was a factor.NTSB NYC01WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 550 · Rouyn-Noranda, CanadaNTSB NYC01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.NTSB FTW01RA006Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationDouglas DC-9-31 · Reynosa, MexicoNTSB ANC01LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kiana, AKAn in-flight collision with birds.NTSB NYC01WA009Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 303 · Jena, GermanyNTSB NYC01LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Cahokia, ILaircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB ANC01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.NTSB NYC01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather.NTSB LAX01FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Santa Rosa, CAthe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.NTSB FTW01LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolt Thorpe T-18C · Imperial, TXthe failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which originated from a corrosion crack. A contributory factor was the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the propeller was overhauled at the manufacturer's recommended interval.NTSB CHI01LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MIThe main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.NTSB LAX01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · El Cajon, CAImproper torquing procedure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft coupling by maintenance personnel after tracking the tail rotor.NTSB LAX01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe dual student's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the practice hovering autorotation maneuver. A factor was the underlying soft dirt terrain, which promoted the rollover event.NTSB CHI01FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Rapid City, SDSuicideNTSB ATL01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.NTSB ATL01LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversity of Alabama MINI-500 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's unapproved airframe modification that resulted in the loss of flight control during the emergency descent.