NTSB investigations, 2024
27 cases where the sequence of events included Dragged wing/rotor/float/other.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2024
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '093' 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") = 2024 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' 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 WPR25LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDaher TBM700 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was free of snow contamination before takeoff and to follow the manufacturer’s anti-icing procedure during continued snowfall, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control shortly after liftoff.…NTSB ERA25LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · St. Agatha, MEA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in environmental conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB ERA24LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Gemini Remos G-3/600 · Atwell, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB ANC24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB CEN24LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · South Park, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB GAA24WA215Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Fukushima, JapanNTSB WPR24LA223Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic T210 · Arroyo Hondo, NMThe passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB ERA24LA277Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fire Island, NYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN24LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Ruston, LAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA24LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Selma, ALThe pilot receiving instruction’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear collapse.NTSB DCA24WA282IncidentClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas MD 83 · Santa Clara, CubaNTSB 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.NTSB ERA24LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeechcraft TC-12B · Lehigh Acres, FLThe asymmetric reverse thrust during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, resulting in the flightcrew’s inability to maintain directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA149Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Bonners Ferry, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.NTSB WPR24LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobert Sterling 4P · Lake Havasu City, AZA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.NTSB ANC24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC24LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft, during takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Lakeport, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR24LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Coolidge, AZThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.NTSB GAA24WA123Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson Helicopter R44 · Suben, AustriaNTSB GAA24WA102Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMaule M7 · Staniel Cay, BahamasNTSB CEN24LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.NTSB CEN24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.