Final NTSB investigations, ID
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 70 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 41 |
| 1973 | 48 |
| 1974 | 63 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 63 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 56 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 WPR26LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown prior to the runway threshold, impact of the main landing gear with the pavement edge.NTSB WPR26LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild M-62A · Greenleaf, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during approach and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR26LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain.NTSB WPR26LA206Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a faster than normal touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR26LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.NTSB WPR26LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.NTSB WPR26LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-6A · Kooskia, IDThe pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR26LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike.NTSB WPR26LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P2008 · Blackfoot, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering at night.NTSB WPR26LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael W Verzwyvelt SS-7 Super Sport · Boise, IDThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with obstacles while on approach.NTSB WPR26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.NTSB WPR26LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Paris, IDThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hayden, IDThe student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB WPR25LA283Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Rigby, IDThe flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building.NTSB WPR25LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeaver Harmon Rocket · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Kamiah, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Winchester, IDThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction.NTSB WPR25LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFrederick Joseph Shiple Kitfox SS7 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR25LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR25FA100Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Ririe, IDThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB WPR25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182E · Priest River, IDThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on a wet gras runway, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB WPR25LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR25LA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.NTSB WPR25LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Owinza, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a low pass over a lake.NTSB WPR25LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, IDThe passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Paris, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA315Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Kooskia, IDThe pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR24LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 · Grand View, IDThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during taxi.NTSB WPR24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConner Michael A Vans Acft RV-9 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB WPR24LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRonald J Mclaughlin Bearhawk Patrol · Shearer, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.NTSB WPR24LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Island Park, IDA loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.NTSB WPR24LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Raft River, IDThe pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low ambient light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB WPR24LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper selection of a landing site, which resulted in a main rotor strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper performance planning and altitude selection over water, which resulted in an rpm droop.NTSB WPR24LA240Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Soldier, IDA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the No. 1 piston and the No. 2 piston connecting rod due to detonation.NTSB WPR24LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Stanley, IDA sudden wind shift which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent dynamic rollover and collision into water.NTSB WPR24FA225Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Irwin, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a spin maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to complete a successful recovery and subsequent failure to properly arrest the spin, which resulted in a secondary stall and an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s delayed decision to go around after descending below the recommended abort altitude with a slight tailwind and an over-gross-weight airplane, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB WPR24LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Chamberlain Guard Station, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR24LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his subsequent excessive use of brakes.NTSB WPR24FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Arco, IDA midair collision between two airplanes during aerial application operations due to both pilots’ insufficient awareness of their proximity to each other and their failure to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the operator and both…NTSB WPR24LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJoseph H Mason Bearhawk Patrol · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR24FA190Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177B · Elk River, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while climbing in mountainous terrain during moderately high density altitude conditions, and conditions conducive to severe carburetor icing.NTSB WPR24LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · McCall, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.