Final NTSB investigations
61 cases where the defining event was Cabin safety event.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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 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"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 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
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 CEN25LA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Edgemont, SDThe 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 CEN23LA178Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC130 · Carta Valley, TXThe 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 ERA23LA212Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 · Dulles, VAThe initiation of the takeoff while before the flight attendant had returned to her seat, which resulted in a serious injury during takeoff.NTSB DCA22LA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Tacoma, WADuring cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.NTSB CEN22LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NEThe pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.NTSB DCA21LA096Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Los Angeles, CAthe improper retraction of the main cabin door, which resulted in the flight attendant falling when she opened the door at the destination.NTSB DCA21LA024Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Phoenix, AZThe flight attendant’s use of improper procedures when opening the main cabin door.NTSB DCA20CA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Chicago, ILan abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.NTSB GAA19CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp Hirth Ventus 2A · Wurtsboro, NYThe 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 DCA19CA153Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Fort Lauderdale, FLA 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 DCA19CA137Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Fort Meyers, FLmissing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a flight attendant.NTSB DCA19CA090Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 787 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)an inadvertent slip and fall that resulted in a serious injury.NTSB DCA19CA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Chicago, ILan object which fell from an overhead bin struck a flight attendant resulting in a serious injury.NTSB DCA19CA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · San Jose, CAA passenger falling while returning to her seat which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB DCA19CA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Nashville, TNflight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.NTSB DCA18CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 · Dallas, TXa passenger leaving a bag in the aisle that the flight attendant tripped over.NTSB DCA18CA299Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Newark, NJthe catering cart striking the flight attendant's foot.NTSB CEN18LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron A 250 · Hartsel, COThe passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.NTSB DCA18CA209Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Phoenix, AZa passenger bumping into a flight attendant who was holding a hot liquid.NTSB DCA18CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 787-9 · Harbin, Chinathe 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 DCA18CA049Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Saint Louis, MOthe abrupt pitch up maneuver which caused the flight attendant to lose her balance and injure her ankle.NTSB DCA17CA217Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Sioux City, IAthe flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB DCA17CA087Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 114 · Los Angeles, CAmalfunction of the parking brake electrical control valve that resulted in a sudden stop.NTSB GAA17CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NCThe 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 DCA17CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 717 200 · Hopewell, VAthe flight attendant's inadvertent bump into a retractable galley tray.NTSB DCA17CA005Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Denver, COthe 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 DCA16CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · New Orleans, LAthe improper placement of the coffee pot on the beverage cart and failure to use a safe-pour lid.NTSB GAA16LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhilip D Anderson 601 · Hemet, CAThe 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 DCA16CA008Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Pound Ridge, NYhot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB CEN15LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MIThe noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB DCA15CA145Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UTinadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.NTSB DCA15CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MAan inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.NTSB DCA15CA146Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 432ER · Atlanta, GAthe flight attendant inadvertently slipped off a worn tread descending the crew rest ladder.NTSB DCA15CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Atlanta, GAthe 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 DCA14CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Columbus, OHthe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB DCA14CA157Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, IcelandThe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB DCA14CA124Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJA hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB DCA14CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TXA 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 DCA14CA083Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A330 323 · Seattle (Pacific Ocean)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 DCA14CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 - 932ER · San Diego, CAthe flight attendant's inadvertent trip and fall over a passenger bag that was in the aisle.NTSB DCA14CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Nashville, TNA 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 DCA13CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-200 LR · Flushing, NYThe flight attendant's decision to move two galley carts simultaneously that resulted in the second cart tipping over onto her foot.NTSB DCA13CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus 320 · Dallas, TXThe flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.NTSB ERA13CA147Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MSThe cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.NTSB DCA13CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KYan inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.NTSB WPR13CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Pasadena, CAAn unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.NTSB WPR13CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NVThe flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.NTSB ERA12CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N425 · Clermont, FLThe balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.NTSB DCA12CA045Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 · Angers, Francethe flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.NTSB CEN12LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJuve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, ARThe inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.