FAA incident reports
234,323 FAA reports of aviation accidents and incidents, from the FAA’s Accident/Incident Data System (AIDS) through its Aviation Safety Information Portal. An incident falls short of an accident: a bird strike, say, or a gear-up landing without substantial damage. The NTSB investigates accidents separately, and its record of an accident is the fuller one.
Reports, newest first
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number 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 report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number 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.
Accident 20130110000199AMooney M20C · Moriarty, NMOn January 10, 2013, at 12:30 MST, a Mooney M20C struck a fence while making a forced landing on a private road due to fuel exhaustion 12 miles south of Moriarty municipal airport, new Mexico while on a local sight seeing flight. Visual meteorological…Incident 20130109000859IPiper PA-44-180Aircraft departed ral for local flight. Upon landing the left brake failed and the pilot could not negotiate the turn onto taxiway. The aircraft coasted to a stop off the taxiway. No damage to aircraft. No injuries to pilot or passenger.Incident 20130109000809ICessna 150E · El Cajon, CADuring climb-out, the pilot detected a smell like something burning and noticed a wisp of smoke in the cabin. ATC reported that the pilot declared an emergency and returned for landing. The aircraft landed without incident. It was discovered that the right…Incident 20130109000579ICessna 210D · Hearne, TXOn January 9, 2013 @ approximately 14:35L the pilot in command (PIC) and one passenger departed kcrp airport at corpus christi, Texas enroute to Z98 airport, at zeeland, Michigan. The PIC deviated from the planned flight to land at klhb, the municipal airport…Incident 20130109000539IPiper PA-25-235 · El Monte, CABanner tow pilot initiated airborne banner pick up. During pick-up maneuver, tow rope wrapped around aircraft tail wheel rather than tow hook. Pilot continued banner tow operation even after being advised of tow rope condition. This violated company banner…Incident 20130109000349ICullis Eric L Loehle Sport Parasol · Pelion, SCPilot statement: cruising at approximately 1000 feet AGL, at 55 knots IAS, my light sport aircraft engine (Rotax 503) sputtered. I looked down at the fuel line from the rear tank (which I was using) and saw air bubbles moving through it. I opened the valve…Incident 20130108001399ICessna 172R · Jackson, MIAfter touch and go landing - airplane became airborne and yawed left. Pilot aborted takeoff, he landed long and fast and applied brakes. Aircraft skidded off departure end of runway and struck localizer antenna with left wing (just inboard of wingtip).Incident 20130108001159IBoeing 757-223As a flight attendant took her jumpseat for take off her ring caught on the corner of the jumpseat and cut her finger. The plane returned to the gate where paramedics met the flight and took the flight attendant to a local hospital. The flight attendant…Accident 20130108000849AAeronca 7AC · Rialto, CAN1254E taxied into position with gusty winds blowing on runway 35, and the left wing was raised by the winds and flipped N1254E over upside down.Incident 20130108000609IFerree Richard D Lancair 235 · Warsaw, INNose landing gear would not extend. Upon landing the aircraft sustained propeller damage and damage to the underside engine cowling.Accident 20130108000529ABell OH-58C · Lemoore, CAPilot was spraying fields when he noticed in a turn that he could no longer turn the aircraft to the left by use of his cyclic. Pilot used pedals to turn aircraft but eventually ended up in a roll prior to an emergency landing. Aircraft landed on it's right…Incident 20130108000329IAirbus A319-114 · Oklahoma City, OKDelta air lines flight #8843 was originally planned as a deadhead flight from waco, TX to lansing, MI. Before departure from waco, the flight attendants complained of a "manure-like" odor along with a slight haze in the cabin. The pilots turned off the APU…Incident 20130108000229IPiper PA-28-151 · Hesperia, CAN41459, PA-28-A reported a rough running engine prior to landing . Landed at L26 without further incident.Incident 20130108000169IPiper PA-24-250 · Brownfield, TXOn January 8, 2013, the aircraft landed with gear up at Terry County Airport near Brownfield, TX. The pilot said that while enroute from Brownfield, TX to lubbock, TX., the aircraft experienced avionics electrical failure and he elected to return to…Incident 20130108000159ICessna 421C · Opa Locka, FLOn January 08, 2013, at approximately 08:30 am aircraft N4492U departed opf runway 12, for srq and climbed to 2000FT with no indication of any problems. After a few minutes, aircraft was cleared to turn left to a heading of 310 degrees and climb to 3000FT.…Accident 20130108000139AStribling James L RV4 · Georgetown, CAOn January 8, 2013, about 1224 PST, a RV4, N70AC, sustained substantial damage following a hard landing at Georgetown Airport (E36) in Georgetown CA. The private pilot incurred minor injuries. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of…Incident 20130108000059IBuesing Lowell D Lancair 320 · Springfield, OH1/8/2013: Notified by roc of potential aircraft accident at sgh. Annotated information and contacted airport manager warren lebocq [privacy data omitted]Mr. Botwinn[privacy data omitted]Mr. Botwinn[privacy data omitted]Mr. Botwinn^ had not extended the…Incident 20130108000039ICessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot was enroute from the superior WI. Airport (suw) to the mankato MN. Airport (mkt). At approximately 10 miles west of the Flying Cloud Airport (fcm) the pilot noticed smoke on the right side of the dash. The pilot told the controller (msp approach)…Accident 20130107007199ABoeing-Vertol 234 · Pucallpa PeruOn January 7, 2013, at approximately 1457 peruvian local time (1957 gmt), N241CH, a Boeing model 234 Vertol helicopter, operated by columbia helicopters, Peru (5CPF), experienced an inflight breakup and crashed into a field 4NM northwest of Pucallpa, Peru…Accident 20130107002129ABellanca 17-30A · Antlers, OKDeparted mcalester ok bound for austin TX. Shortly after takeoff during climb at an altitude of approximately 3500 engine began running rough and would not make power. Pilot turned around to return to mcalester could not maintain altitude and performed an…Incident 20130107001789IColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · San Carlos, CADuring landing pilot overshot runway, climbed up the levy and ended up in the bay.Incident 20130107000799IUltramagic N-300 · San Diego, CAPilot [privacy data omitted] was pilot in command of N8900C. This balloon lifted from encinitas, California. Some passengers stated it was windy. Others stated that they didn't notice the wind conditions. Most passengers remembered getting a preflight…Accident 20130107000709ABrewer James M KR2 · Hazard, KYPilot stated to FAA inspectors as well as Kentucky state police he ran out of fuel and landed on road hit guide wire on rollout to avoid pedestrians. Damage to rt wing & left main landing gear. Substantial damage to aircraft, no injuries.Incident 20130107000661ICessna 182 · Igor I Sikorsky, CTAfter landing runway 29 at bdr, approximately 0915 local on Monday 01/07/2013, N631S was cleared to taxi to the three wing ramp via hotel & Alpha. While exiting taxiway alpha and maneuvering into the assigned Tie-down location, N631S'S right wing-tip struck…Incident 20130107000419IPiper PA-28R-200 · New Roads, LAPilot flying aircraft was simulating a engine failure on approch to rwy 36 at New Roads,LA. Once power was reducced pilot set up approch and locked-out the automatic emergency gear extension as per procedure for descent. Instructor bumped up throttle to…Incident 20130107000179IBeech A60 · Hattiesburg, MSDuring approach landing the pilot put the landing gear handle in the down position and did not get a safe gear light on the rt main landing gear. The pilot contacted the airport and ask them to see if the landing gear was down. The airport personnel informed…Accident 20130106000029ABeech V35A · Woody, CAN35SD departed imperial, California at approximately 2215 UTC on January 6, 2013, destined for fresno, CA (kfat.) The aircraft climbed to 16, 500 due to his report of good updrafts and remained there until he requested an IFR clearance with los angeles ARTCC…Accident 20130105000789ACessna A185E · Skwentna, AKDuring taxi after landing on a frozen lake, the right ski hit overflow ice and the right stub axle bolts broke. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.Incident 20130105000509ILake Tahoe Properties CA 8 · South Lake Taho, CAThe aircraft was modified to incorporate a second elevator trim system. On the second flight after installation, the trim tab torque tube failed with a subsequent elevator flutter. An emergency was declared and the aircraft landed without further incident.Accident 20130105000189AJeremiah Jackson Vans RV-10 · Julian, CAAt 1040 hrs, acft departed rnm for 4th test flight. At 1245 hrs, approx 22NM from rnm at 8500FT asl, pilot observed rapid drop and low oil pressure(5PSI).pilot declared emergency. At 1250 hrs, oil pressure observed at 0 PSI followed by engine siezure. At 1255…Accident 20130104008119ABeech H35 · Palm Coast, FLThe aircraft enroute from kfpr to kdkx encountered a unknown vibration in flight from either the engine or propeller near ormond beach airport (komn) at 7200 feet. The pilot requested to land as soon as possible and ATC directed him to the flagler county…Accident 20130104000749APiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe airman was conducting an off airport landing to a frozen, snow free lake. The aircraft was wheel/ski equipped. The airman elected to land with the skis up. Shortly after landing the aircraft encountered thin ice. The left wheel broke through into five…Incident 20130104000119ICessna R182 · Glendale, AZInterview conducted by phone with airman. In this interview airman stated that while doing touch and go's at kgeu (Glendale airport, Arizona) he inadvertently landed on runway 1 without putting the landing gear down. The airman stated that the purpose of the…Incident 20130104000049IAeronca BL-7AC · Belle Glade, FLPIC failed to control aircraft after student lost control of aircraft during landing rollout. Pilot reported that right brake locked. No evidence of brake lock was observed.Incident 20130103000929IBeech 300 · St. Louis, MODuring normal landing while in the flare at approximately 3 to 5 feet above the runway the aircraft violently yawed left approximately 30 to 40 degrees. Power was added and rudder used to align aircraft with the runway. The aircraft touched down hard and…Accident 20130103000099ABell 47G-5A · Five Points, CAOn January 3, 2013 a Bell 47G5A was approaching a field to spray a herbicide called "prowl". The aircraft approached the field of new garlic going under the 40 foot power lines and the rotor disc hit a wooded pole at about 10 feet off the ground and sheared…Accident 20130102001349ALuscombe 8F · Elkhart, INThe owner/pilot of aircraft N707HL along with an accompanying passenger was doing routine takeoffs and landings at the Mishawaka pilot?s Club using the hard surfaced runway 210. On the landing, which the accident occurred, the pilot explained that everything…Accident 20130102000999AEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Seminole, OKOn January 2, 2013, about 1245 central standard time, a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, N334AM, experienced a hard landing following a loss of engine power near Seminole, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot and three crew members were seriously injured. The…Accident 20130102000839APiper PA-60-602P · North Las Vegas, NVN3AG, PA-60-602P, after landing rwy 12L at kvgt, veered off the rwy into the infield and caught fire at 021614PST. POB: 2, injuies: non, damage: subsantial. 1/3 0014Z. Student pilot hired the instructor pilot for assistance in preparing for a 44709 re-exam…Incident 20130102000729IBeech 200 · Valdez, AKAccording to the pilot, runway conditions were reported as one inch fresh snow over thin packed snow and ice on the runway. Braking action was reported as (mu) 32-32-31. The pilot recieved this information when he was less than six minutes from landing, while…Accident 20130102000319ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tampa, FLUpon arrival I found the aircraft, a Robinson R-22 beta N345VH, just off of the left side of runway 22 laying on its right side approximately 1000 feet down the runway. I interviewed the pilot/cfi and she stated that she picked up her student from clearwater,…Incident 20130102000299IAerofab Lake LA-250 · Auburn, WAPilot states during the night landing he was distracted by a hovering helicopter at the airport. While continuing to scan for the helicopter, he became distracted and failed to review the landing checklist and failed to ensure the gear was down.Accident 20130102000259ABeech B200 · Mesa, AZOn approach to sdl PIC lowered gear. Got red indication on nose. Cycled gear, same result. Heard grinding noise from wheel well while cycling gear. Confirmed with tower that gear was hanging. Diverted to iwa due to longer runway and burn fuel. Upon rollout…Accident 20130102000149ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Menard, TXDuring cruise flight the aircraft struck a bird that broke the passenger side windshield. During a rapid descent approach to a precautionary landing the aircraft struck power lines and came to rest on a highway.Accident 20130102000129ABell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Ventura, IAN445MT, a Bell 407, departed mercy medical center in mason city, Iowa at 20:45 CST. The destination was emmetsburg, Iowa to pick up a patient. The pilot and crew were wearing night vision goggles. Weather radar showed VFR conditions, but an Iowa state trooper…Incident 20130102000109IEmbraer EMB-135KL · Cedar Rapids, IAFollowing departure from the Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the captain noticed an intermittent smell and assumed it to be deice fluid. While climbing through 12,000 feet, the odor became stronger and was soon followed by a "baggage smoke warning"…Accident 20130102000069ALuscombe 8A · Oceano, CAPilot was observed operating his aircraft below 500 foot AGL buzzing beach area for several hours. At approximately 4 p.m. another observer reported aircraft descended abruptly to around 150 to 200 feet above dunes, then turned downwards at a 60 degree angle…Accident 20130102000019ABell 206 · Mcfarland, CAWhile returning from a crop frost control flight, aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a farm field appox 4.12 miles from the delano muni airport. Aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire and pilot injuries were fatal.Accident 20130101000339APiper PA-30 · Jasper, ALStudent pilot gained unauthorized access to a class of airplane (multiengine) for which he was not rated. He then boarded two passengers and departed into extremely low, night IFR conditions. Approximately 1 minute after take off and entering the cloud deck,…Incident 20130101000249IFlightstar Fsiisl · Rockledge, FLN332TX was climing out when engine started loosing power. PIC made an emergency landing at the Rockledge golf course. While coming to a stop the PIC veered the aircraft towards sand pit becuase he was running out of golf course.