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 ERA22LA177Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Stoney Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.NTSB ERA22LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB ERA22LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 45 · Morristown, NJThe captain’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR22LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Merced, CAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact.NTSB ENG22LA049IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier Global 7500 · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 18 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 CEN22LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.NTSB CEN22LA163Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox 7 · Crowell, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during low-level flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB WPR22LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Swan Valley, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a snow-covered runway surface.NTSB WPR22LA138Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Michael E Cozy Mark IV · Tucson, AZThe total loss of engine power during an approach due to clogged fuel filters, which resulted from an epoxide sealant used in manufacture of the airplane deteriorating and clogging the fuel filter.NTSB CEN22LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.NTSB ERA22LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportExtra 300 · Rome, GAAn inflight collision with a bird while conducting low level aerobatics.NTSB ERA22LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Mascotte, FLThe pilot’s incorrect positioning of both wing fuel valves, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA22LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Melbourne, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.NTSB CEN22LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · McAllen, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction.NTSB CEN22LA166Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B200 · Odessa, TXThe airplane’s encounter with severe clear air turbulence that was not forecasted, which resulted in a serious injury to an unrestrained passenger.NTSB CEN22LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Slidell, LAThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately correct for a loss of directional control during a simulated single engine approach.NTSB CEN22LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NEThe pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.NTSB ANC22LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.NTSB ERA22LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sparta, TNMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB WPR22LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Prosser, WAAn inadequately welded elevator attachment lug, which caused the elevator to partially detach from its bellcrank, resulting in flutter and structural damage.NTSB WPR22LA133Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Dennis Allen Varieze · Mojave, CAThe failure of the carburetor intake Sceet tubing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind.NTSB ERA22LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCVibration in the airframe and flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN22LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Benton, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB CEN22LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Garnett, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while hovering which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN22LA157Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAA loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR22LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Lanark, NMThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after the inadvertent unlocking and opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA22LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Smithfield, NCMaintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Winder, GAMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN22LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Wade, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.NTSB CEN22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ash Flat, ARThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.NTSB CEN22FA151Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TXA loss of helicopter control while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom in flight, tail boom separation, and an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ANC22LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chitina, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA127Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · St. George, UTThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L-19E · Sunflower, MSThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA156Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Springtown, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR22LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling LSA · Torrance, CAThe flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.NTSB WPR22LA134Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · El Monte, CAThe pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN22LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-600TP · Olive Branch, MSThe airplane’s hard right turn during landing in crosswind conditions and a subsequent loss of directional control due to adverse airplane-pilot coupling attributable to the design of the nose landing gear, whose directional stability was sensitive to…NTSB CEN22LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSparrow Hawk III · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.NTSB WPR22LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Plains, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.NTSB ANC22LA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Kekaha, HIThe pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual-flight-rules flight into low visibility conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR22LA125Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS332L1 · Azusa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree after encountering brownout conditions and a loss of visual reference during the approach to land.NTSB CEN22LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Paragould, ARThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC22LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Alpine, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while operating in a canyon, which resulted in an impact with terrainNTSB WPR22LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportParadise Aircraft USA P1 · Glendale, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.NTSB WPR22LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNewell Michael J Lancair ES · Hurricane, UTLoss of brake pressure on the left brake due to air in the brake line which, resulted in a runway over run and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA22FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.