# NTSB investigations: Cabin safety event

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DCA27WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA27WA015.md): Airbus A330-302 · Cassano Magnago, Italy · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 1, 2026 · N827NW
- [NTSB CEN25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA105.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Edgemont, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2025 · N6555C · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the proper anchor point for the supplemental harness and the crew’s incorrect use of the restraint system structure as an anchor point, which resulted in the separation of the structure.
- [NTSB DCA25WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA059.md): Boeing 737 · Derby, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 16, 2024 · G-TAWB · No damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA075.md): Beech 200 · Pillanesburg, South Africa · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 24, 2024 · SZ-SSP
- [NTSB GAA24WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA206.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90 · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 1, 2024 · D-IMEP · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA103.md): Boeing 787 · Auckland, New Zealand · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 1, 2024 · ZK-NZF · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA178.md): Airbus Helicopters EC130 · Carta Valley, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N254DM · No damage
  > The right rear-seat passenger’s improper judgement to release his restraint system and depart the helicopter while in a hover, which resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from effects of alcohol…
- [NTSB ERA23LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA212.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2023 · N507GD · No damage
  > The initiation of the takeoff while before the flight attendant had returned to her seat, which resulted in a serious injury during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA23WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA165.md): Boeing 777 · Mediterranean Sea, Netherlands · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 9, 2023 · PH-BQO · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA135.md): Boeing 737 · Miyazaki, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 7, 2023 · JA307J · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA041.md): Boeing 737 · Agadir, Morocco · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 22, 2022 · EI-EKJ · No damage
- [NTSB DCA22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA134.md): Boeing 737-700 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N256WN · No damage
  > During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB CEN22LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA159.md): Aerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2022 · N9106Q · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB DCA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA096.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N706SK · No damage
  > the improper retraction of the main cabin door, which resulted in the flight attendant falling when she opened the door at the destination.
- [NTSB DCA21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA024.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N778SK · No damage
  > The flight attendant’s use of improper procedures when opening the main cabin door.
- [NTSB DCA21WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA001.md): Boeing 787 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 2, 2020 · G-ZBKF
- [NTSB GAA20WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA146.md): Champion 8KCAB · Roskilde, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Sep 10, 2020 · SCF-NP · No damage
- [NTSB WPR20WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA241.md): Cessna 441 · Djugun, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2020 · VH-LBY · Minor damage
  > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 441 airplane that occurred on July 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA21WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA016.md): Boeing 787-800 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 27, 2020 · N782AM · No damage
- [NTSB DCA20CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA046.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2019 · N68802 · No damage
  > an abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.
- [NTSB DCA19WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA209.md): Boeing 777 · Shannon, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2019 · G-STBB · No damage
  > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on August 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB GAA19CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA469.md): Schempp Hirth Ventus 2A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2019 · N57LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude, which resulted in impact with a shipping container.
- [NTSB DCA19CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA153.md): Airbus A320 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2019 · N507JT · No damage
  > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the pot locking lever was raised.
- [NTSB DCA19CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA137.md): Boeing 737 · Fort Meyers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2019 · N31412 · No damage
  > missing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA19WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA182.md): Boeing 737 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2019 · EI-DPK · No damage
  > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA19WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA084.md): Boeing 737 · Nurenburg, Germany · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2019 · D-ABMQ · No damage
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on February 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA19CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA090.md): Boeing 787 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2019 · N26909 · No damage
  > an inadvertent slip and fall that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB DCA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA038.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N868NN · No damage
  > an object which fell from an overhead bin struck a flight attendant resulting in a serious injury.
- [NTSB DCA19WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA196.md): Boeing 777 · New Delhi, India · Incident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2018 · VT-ALN · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA006.md): Boeing 737 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N734SA · No damage
  > A passenger falling while returning to her seat which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB DCA19CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA005.md): Boeing 737 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N287WN · No damage
  > flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA18CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA294.md): Airbus A321 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2018 · N994AN · No damage
  > a passenger leaving a bag in the aisle that the flight attendant tripped over.
- [NTSB DCA18CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA299.md): Boeing 757 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N13113 · No damage
  > the catering cart striking the flight attendant's foot.
- [NTSB CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage
  > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.
- [NTSB DCA18CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA209.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N8693A · No damage
  > a passenger bumping into a flight attendant who was holding a hot liquid.
- [NTSB DCA18CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA219.md): Boeing 787-9 · Harbin, China · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2018 · N826AN · No damage
  > the accidental tipping over of a beverage service cart, when there was no turbulence, which caused pots of hot water to burn two flight attendants.
- [NTSB DCA18WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA133.md): Airbus A330 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2018 · Unknown · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an amateur-built AIRBUS A330 airplane that occurred on February 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…
- [NTSB DCA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA049.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Saint Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N128SY · No damage
  > the abrupt pitch up maneuver which caused the flight attendant to lose her balance and injure her ankle.
- [NTSB DCA18WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Jauja, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2017 · OB-2140P · No damage
  > The Peruvian Board of Aviation Accidents Investigation (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB DCA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA217.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N500WR · No damage
  > the flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB DCA17WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA137.md): Boeing 767 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2017 · G-POWD · No damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on March 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA087.md): Airbus A319 114 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2017 · N369NB · No damage
  > malfunction of the parking brake electrical control valve that resulted in a sudden stop.
- [NTSB GAA17CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA155.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N7423D · No damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to place one foot on the balloon basket and one foot on the floor during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle.
- [NTSB SUR17WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SUR17WA001.md): Boeing 757-223 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2017 · N176AA · No damage
- [NTSB DCA17WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA086.md): Boeing 737 · Bucharest, Romania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2016 · YR-BAR · No damage
  > The Romania Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on December 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA17CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA096.md): Boeing 717 200 · Hopewell, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2016 · N930AT · No damage
  > the flight attendant's inadvertent bump into a retractable galley tray.
- [NTSB DCA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA005.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N8324A · No damage
  > the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury.
- [NTSB DCA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA193.md): Boeing 737 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N69806 · No damage
  > the improper placement of the coffee pot on the beverage cart and failure to use a safe-pour lid.
- [NTSB DCA16WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA150.md): Boeing 767 · Cologne, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2016 · N341UP · No damage
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on May 06, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA032.md): Philip D Anderson 601 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2015 · N467SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, which precipitated the precautionary landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '110')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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