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 ERA22LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Carlisle, PAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.NTSB ERA22FA160Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMD Helicopters 369 · Loxahatchee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN22LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Grapevine, TXThe failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR22LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Belgrade, MTThe pilots misjudged landing approach, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA22LA165Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNordquist Richard A Vans RV7 · Polk City, FLA loss of control during landing due to the loose and uneven landing surface.NTSB ERA22LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartz Paul RV-6A · Lake City, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in overload bending of the nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA22LA162Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Homestead, FLThe airplane’s collision with water for underdetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDwyer Michael D Q · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot’s improper modification of the pull starter motor, which resulted in its failure and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Adair, IAThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA145Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA22LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Harveysburg, OHA complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice due to the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN22LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Moberly, MOThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.NTSB ANC22LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Lancaster, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.NTSB WPR22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAircraft Designs Stallion · Ridgeland, SCA loss of sufficient electrical power to the engine’s electronic fuel injection/ignition system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-76D · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance during landing on a rooftop helipad.NTSB CEN22LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Brodhead, WIA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.NTSB CEN22LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Heavner, OKA total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance.NTSB WPR22LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaviraj Mohil CCX-2000 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA22FA153Incident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.NTSB CEN22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Minot, NDThe failure of the Nos.2, 4, and 6 cylinders due to detonation.NTSB CEN22LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Taylorville, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR22LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · McGrath, AKA failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Plainville, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA22LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHonda Jet HA-420 · Pittsburgh, PAThe flight crew's continuation of an unstable approach, which resulted in a long landing on a contaminated runway. Contributing to the outcome was the captain’s full application of the emergency brake, which resulted in hydroplaning and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22FA149Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182Q · Panama City, FLThe pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue…NTSB WPR22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Englewood, COA total loss of engine power on short final for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · San Carlos, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR22LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA22LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525 · Middle River, MDAnd undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object.NTSB ERA22LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter skids while landing on a dolly at night, which resulted in the skids becoming entangled with the dolly and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue as a result of the time the accident…NTSB CEN22LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Gulfport, MSThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator, which led to a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Waco, GAThe failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAxell Charles L RV-6 · Laurens, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Hazard, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Monee, ILThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during a departure climb that resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Newhalen, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN22LA139Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB CEN22LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Pinckneyville, ILThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB WPR22LA117Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSix Chuter Legend · Toquerville, UTThe pilot’s improper throttle input which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Las Cruces, NMThe airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.NTSB WPR22LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182D · Desert Camp, CAThe airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA22LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate…NTSB ERA22FA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra NG · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and contributing to the severity of the accident were the…NTSB ERA22LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · The Hammocks, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude above obstacles, which resulted controlled flight into a powerline.NTSB ERA22LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MDThe student pilot's unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student and his delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrainNTSB ERA22LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Madisonville, TNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.