NTSB investigations, 2016
100 cases where the sequence of events included Unknown or undetermined.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 17 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 122 |
| 2025 | 120 |
| 2026 | 263 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2016
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 WPR17FAMS2Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172M · Open water, HIUndetermined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA17CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift.NTSB CEN17WA222Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA38 · Ingenio La Cabana, El SalvadorOn December 11, 2016, a Piper PA-38, YS-332-PE, crashed near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador, a 0715 local time and was destroyed. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of…NTSB CEN17FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL Slsa · Marengo, ILA loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were identified during the investigation.NTSB ENG17RA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR42 · Havelian, PakistanPakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an ATR 42-500 that occurred on December 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Pakistan Safety Investigation Board investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB ANC17FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Alsworth, AKUndetermined due to a lack of physical evidence.NTSB ERA17WA081Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Sao Lourenco da Serra, BrazilOn December 4, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44-II, Brazilian registration PR-TUN, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Sao Lourenco, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were…NTSB CEN17WA049Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech E 90 · Toledo, SpainNTSB ERA17WA062Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Vinogradny Township, RussiaOn November 28, 2016, about 0638 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04195, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Vinogradny Township, Russia, while enroute from Yalta, Russia, to Crimea, Russia.…NTSB ENG17WA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Commercial Airplane Gro B787-9 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 that occurred on November 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSIB investigation under the…NTSB ERA17WA055Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Valparaiso, ChileOn November 23, 2016, about 1410 universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2-R, United States registration N5532G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB WPR17WA026Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · Trangie, AustraliaNTSB WPR17WA219Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Solomon, AustraliaOn November, 16, 2016, about 7:51, Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-LNH, landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, Solomon, Western Australia, following an engine failure. The flight crew of 2 and 11 passengers were not injured. The…NTSB WPR17WA022Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Winton, New ZealandOn November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor…NTSB ERA17WA049Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Kingston, JamaicaOn November 18, 2016, about 1335 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, United Stated registration N101KA, operated by the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre, was destroyed when it impacted a building in Greenwich Farm, Kingston 13, Jamaica. The pilot and two…NTSB DCA17WA030Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoThe Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…NTSB ERA17WA178Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Metropolitana, ChileOn August 11, 2016, at 1312 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 210N, Chilean registration CC-LLH, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Metropolitana, Chile. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries.…NTSB WPR17WA028Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · Walgett, AustraliaNTSB GAA17WA584Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDHC 4 · Perkumpulan, IndonesiaNTSB WPR17WA016Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Kamo, New Zealand, New ZealandOn October 30, 2016, a Robinson R44, ZK-HTH, was destroyed by fire after it collided with terrain near Kamo, New Zealand, The helicopter was operated by Helisika Agricultural Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot…NTSB WPR17FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pittsburg, CAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive impact and fire damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA17WA051Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB711 · Espumoso, BrazilOn October 25, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time (1050 local time), an Embraer 711C, Brazilian registration PT-NQS, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Espumoso Airport (SSEZ),…NTSB ERA17WA028Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Baleisky, RussiaOn October 23, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04347, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Baleisky district, in eastern Siberia, Russia, while en route from Zolotorechensk Airport to…NTSB GAA17CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.NTSB DCA17WA224Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Keflavik, IcelandThe Icelandic Transportation Safety Board has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 757 airplane that occurred on October 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Iceland's…NTSB CEN17WA017Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna F150 · Cambridge, United KingdomOn October 17, 2016, at 1021 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna F150M airplane, G-BDZC, crashed after takeoff at the Bourn Airfield (EGSN), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction…NTSB CEN17WA020Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSocata TBM700 · Surrey, United KingdomOn October 15, 2016, a Socata TBM700 airplane, M-VNTR, undershot the runway at Fairoaks Airport (EGTF), near Surrey, England. There were two persons on board, one of whom was seriously injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…NTSB ERA17WA009Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 207 · Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, PeruOn October 10, 2016, about 1427 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 207A, Peruvian registration OB-1936-P, was destroyed during a collision with mountainous terrain near Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, Peru. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The…NTSB ANC17WA002Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSteen Skybolt · Blackfalds, CanadaOn October 06, 2016, about 2050 Coordinated Universal Time, an amateur-built Steen Skybolt airplane, C-GWBD, impacted terrain near Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board…NTSB WPR17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waimea, HIImpact of the lift cable after it exited the helicopter during liftoff with the main rotor (MR) blades, which resulted in the separation of an MR blade tip and the vertical vibration of the helicopter.NTSB ERA16WA332Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · San Antonio De Prado, ColombiaOn September 30, 2016, about 1705 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Colombian registration HK3804, was substantially damaged when it impacted high terrain near San Antonio De Prado, Colombia. One of the Colombian certificated pilots and three of the…NTSB ENG16RA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE AVRO146RJ · Malmo, SwedenThe Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100 which occurred on September 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Swedish…NTSB CEN16LA386Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Lawton, OKThe pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with a wall.NTSB ERA16WA327Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAgusta Bell AB206-B3 · Yartsevo, RussiaOn September 24, 2016, at an unknown time, an Agusta-Bell AB206-B3 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01630, was substantially damaged when it crashed under unknown circumstances near Yartsevo, Russia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.The…NTSB ANC16RA074Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPitts S2 · Seoul, South KoreaOn September 24, 2016 , about 1132 local time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1161, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following an impact with terrain during an airshow at Taean Airfield, Republic of Korea. The pilot…NTSB ERA16WA337Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB810 · Miranda, BrazilOn September 19, 2016, at 2000 coordinated universal time (1600 local), a Piper designed Embraer EMB810-D, Brazilian registration PT-VKY, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Miranda Municipality, State of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil. The pilot was…NTSB WPR16FA182Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Broadus, MTThe airplane's departure from cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA16WA232Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 430 · Cabinda, AngolaThe Angola Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 430 helicopter that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR16WA186Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationLittle Eagle LE500 · Shijiazhuang City, ChinaOn September 15, 2016, about 0308 Universal Time, a Little Eagle LE500 single-engine airplane, Chinese registration B-9246, impacted flat terrain about 1,640 feet from the approach end of runway 18, at the Luan Cheng General Aviation Airport, Shijiazhuang…NTSB OPS16WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Gold Coast, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-343, which occurred on September 11, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under…NTSB CEN16WA365Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Carinthia, AustriaOn September 8, 2016, at 1920 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R66, Austrian registration OE-XHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Carinthia, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…NTSB CEN16WA368Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Skopje, Macedonia, North MacedoniaOn September 6, 2016, about 1540 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T multi-engine airplane, serial number 34-8070170, German registry D-GLLW, was destroyed after impacting terrain while on an ILS approach to Runway 34 at Alexander the Great Airport (LWSK), Skopje,…NTSB CEN16WA357Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobin DR400 · Villanueva del Condado, SpainOn September 6, 2016, about 1420 hours coordinated universal time (UTC), a French manufactured Robin DR400-180 airplane, Spanish registration EC-KFG, impacted terrain neat Villanueva del Condado, Leon, Spain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN16WA371Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Bovec, SloveniaOn September 1, 2016, about 1545 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-161, Slovenia-registration S5-DES, was destroyed when it crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, Slovenia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated…NTSB CEN16WA337Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationYakovlev/Chinnery YAK 11 · Speyer, GermanyOn August 25, 2016, at 0651 universal coordinated time, a Yakolev YAK-11, US registration N111YK, crashed under unknown circumstances in Speyer, Germany. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the…NTSB CEN16WA395Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Sayaxché, GuatemalaOn August 12, 2016, about 1500 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Guatemalan-registered Bell 206-L3 helicopter, TG-CHB, crashed near Sayaxche, Guatemala. The pilot was seriously injured, one passenger received minor injuries, and two passengers were…NTSB CEN16LA312Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR16FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NVImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16WA283Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Voronezhskaya oblast, RussiaOn August 7, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06347, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical transmission lines near Borki village, Ramogn region, Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia. The…NTSB CEN16WA318Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Winchelsea, East Sussex, United KingdomOn August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, G-CDER, sank after ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information…