NTSB investigations, 2020
87 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 | 264 |
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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\") = 2020
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") = 2020 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 ANC21WA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Ojiro in Shimada-City, Shizuoka, JapanNTSB CEN21LA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MSThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…NTSB CEN21LA100Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWalton Daniel J Sonex · Pecatonica, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and…NTSB WPR21LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UTThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that cannot be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB WPR21WA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Tallong, AustraliaNTSB WPR21WA062Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Katale, UgandaNTSB ERA21WA064Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 188 · Esperanza, Dominican RepublicNTSB CEN21WA063Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRotorsport UK Cavalon · Avoch, United KingdomNTSB CEN21WA056Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignQuest Kodiak 100 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB WPR21WA050Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Nelspruit, South AfricaNTSB WPR21LA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Billings, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Crystal Beach, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21FA024Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlasair III · Ford Heights, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA21WA115Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Melili, KenyaNTSB CEN21LA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182 · Houma, LAImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN21WA013Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna FRA150 · Troutbeck, United KingdomNTSB CEN21LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Lake Elmo, MNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20LA320Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1A · San Diego, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a hard landing off airport.NTSB GAA20WA149AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Minas City, UruguayNTSB CEN20LA413Accident · FatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OKA loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21WA036Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna TU206G · Los Laureles, MexicoNTSB CEN20LA392Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MNA steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20CA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Whitmore, AZA loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA380Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Canyon Lake, TXThe total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR20WA294Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Lago, NigeriaThe government of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on August 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA20LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20WA435Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignSchleicher ASH25 · Gloucestershire, United KingdomNTSB ANC20LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB GAA20WA141IncidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Gulf of Glyfada, GreeceNTSB CEN20LA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSiebel Auriga · Rockford, ILThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20LA328Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Marathon, TXThe in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB DCA20WA136Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Kozhikode, IndiaThe Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 07, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of India's investigation…NTSB ANC20WA079Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Valdau, RussiaThe government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on August 02, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN20WA319Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRans S12 · Sergio Perez de Leon, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a RANS S12 airplane that occurred on July 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ANC20WA073Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 140 · Abbotsford, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 140 airplane that occurred on July 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA20WA148Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignParachute Icarus Crossfire 2 · Juta, HungaryNTSB WPR20LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 8 · Grimes, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined.NTSB WPR20WA242Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMD Helicopter 600 · Windhoek, NamibiaNTSB CEN20LA278Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Springfield, COThe pilot’s loss of visibility in the cockpit due to foam created by the chemicals loaded in the hopper, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the combining of chemicals known to produce foam and the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN20LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Tornado · Mankato, KSA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20LA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OKThe reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Des Arc, ARA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from all available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, ARThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, ORA loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Hayden, IDThe total loss of power while maneuvering at low altitude due to the detonation of two engine cylinders and damaged spark plugs.NTSB CEN20WA246Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 407 · Long Marston, United KingdomThe government of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 407 helicopter that occurred on June 24, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom's investigation…NTSB WPR20LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ENG20WA037Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Tijuana, MexicoThe Mexican government has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-202 that occurred June 16, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Direccion de Analisis de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion (DGAC) of…NTSB WPR20WA182Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Bhubaneswar, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 152 airplane that occurred on June 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…