# Final 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB DCA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA008.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Pound Ridge, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2015 · N383SW · No damage
  > hot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB CEN15LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA398.md): Buckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB DCA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA145.md): Boeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N396DA · No damage
  > inadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.
- [NTSB DCA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA152.md): Airbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N335NW · No damage
  > an inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.
- [NTSB DCA15CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA146.md): Boeing 767 432ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N825MH · No damage
  > the flight attendant inadvertently slipped off a worn tread descending the crew rest ladder.
- [NTSB DCA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA125.md): Airbus Industrie A320 212 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N334NW · No damage
  > the flight attendant's failure to secure her lap belt and shoulder harness prior to the takeoff that resulted in her being thrown from her jumpseat shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA155.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N204JQ · No damage
  > the capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
- [NTSB DCA14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA157.md): Boeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N666UA · No damage
  > The capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
- [NTSB DCA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA124.md): Boeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N77066 · No damage
  > A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB DCA14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA120.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N968WN · No damage
  > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
- [NTSB DCA14CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA083.md): Airbus A330 323 · Seattle (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2014 · N803NW · No damage
  > the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.
- [NTSB DCA14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA090.md): Boeing 737 - 932ER · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2014 · N809DN · No damage
  > the flight attendant's inadvertent trip and fall over a passenger bag that was in the aisle.
- [NTSB DCA14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA035.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2014 · N966WN · No damage
  > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns.
- [NTSB DCA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA090.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-200 LR · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N208JQ · No damage
  > The flight attendant's decision to move two galley carts simultaneously that resulted in the second cart tipping over onto her foot.
- [NTSB DCA13CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA091.md): Airbus 320 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N327NW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.
- [NTSB ERA13CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA147.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N164HQ · No damage
  > The cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.
- [NTSB DCA13CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA056.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N283SK · No damage
  > an inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.
- [NTSB WPR13CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA071.md): Hughes 369 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N818CE · Substantial damage
  > An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA016.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N625SW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA328.md): Ultramagic N425 · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N990BR · No damage
  > The balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.
- [NTSB DCA12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA045.md): Boeing 767 · Angers, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2012 · N829MH · No damage
  > the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.
- [NTSB CEN12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA071.md): Juve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N274 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND 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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