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"
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 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 NYC01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Leicester, MAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field.NTSB LAX01FA001Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · San Juan Batist, CAthe pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into instrument weather conditions at an altitude that did not maintain an adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors were a dark night, clouds, fog, mountainous terrain,…NTSB FTW01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Jasper, TXThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors were the fog and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB ATL01LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlvin R. Kemmet Tango 2 · New Port Richey, FLThe uncertified pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear asasembly and subsequent nose over. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification and the runway light.NTSB ANC01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain.NTSB NYC01FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX00FA354Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while turning to reverse course following inadvertent nighttime flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.NTSB IAD01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01WA010Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU-206F · San Mateo, MexicoNTSB FTW01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nashville, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Ogden, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the tail wheel failure due to overload.NTSB ATL01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boone, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB ATL01IA001Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Birmingham, ALThe failure of maintenace personnel to follow fleet campaign directive on how to install a certificate holder.NTSB SEA00LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft.NTSB MIA00RA275Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Carlos Tejedor, ArgentinaNTSB FTW00LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TXThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LAthe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.NTSB DEN00LA183Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NMloss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person.NTSB DEN00FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-26MX · Telluride, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB CHI00LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Michigan City, INfuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh.NTSB ATL00LA095Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam J. Knowles KNOWLES-THORP KT-18 · Opa-Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB ATL00LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Homosassa, FLThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…NTSB NYC00LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab 340B · Boston, MAThe operator's loss of control of the belt-loader, due to his improper decision to depress the vehicle's accelerator in the proximity of the airplane.NTSB LAX00WA353Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340 · Nadi, FijiNTSB LAX00TA355Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Phoenix, AZthe flight instructor's misjudged flare during a simulated autorotation, which led to a hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower.NTSB DEN00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Erie, COInadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were loss of control by the student pilot, the flight instructor's failure to properly monitor the student pilot's rate of descent on final approach, and the flight instructor's lack of recent…NTSB DCA00WA093Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Subic Bay, PhilippinesNTSB CHI00LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MIthe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.NTSB ANC00LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Slana, AKThe pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.NTSB SEA00WA196Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185F · Smithers, CanadaNTSB SEA00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Burns, ORThe separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.NTSB MIA00WA274Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 185 · Vargas, VenezuelaNTSB LAX00LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB SEA00LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Laurel, MTFailure to maintain aircraft control during hover operations. Inadequate remedial action by the pilot was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Columbia River, WAClearance from a transmission power line was not maintained. The power line was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Gulfport, MSa loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.NTSB IAD00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Owingsville, KYA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap.NTSB DEN01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, COTotal failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN00LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Blanding, UTThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear for landing. A factor was diverted attention.NTSB ANC00LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of tall brush alongside the runway.NTSB SEA00LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft prior to a manual engine start. A contributing factor was the excessive throttle setting on start.NTSB MIA00LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-223 · Miami, FLan in-flight encounter with turbulence.NTSB MIA00LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NCthe right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.NTSB LAX00LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Ione, CAThe failure of the right brake during the landing roll resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB DEN00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing.NTSB CHI00LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…NTSB ATL00LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Adel, GAThe pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Contributing factors were his inadequate inflight planning/decision and the wood block on the runway..NTSB SEA00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Corvallis, ORThe instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student's failure to properly initiate a flare, and the soft terrain immediately adjacent to the taxiway.