# NTSB investigations, 2025: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA067.md): Beechcraft B300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 22, 2025 · ANX1209 · Destroyed > On December 22, 2025, about 1505 central standard time, a Beechcraft B300, ANX1209, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Galveston, Texas. The pilot, co-pilot, two flight crew, two passengers were fatally injured and two… - [NTSB CEN26FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N47700 · Substantial damage > On November 23, 2025, about 2137 central standard time (all referenced times are CST), a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, N47700, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pittsfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the 2… - [NTSB ERA26FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA039.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · New Bavaria, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 14, 2025 · N755J · Substantial damage > On November 14, 2025, at 1708 eastern standard time, a Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP, N755J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Bavaria, Ohio. The sport pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA036.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2025 · N549PS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering for a precautionary landing, at low altitude and at night. - [NTSB ERA26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA022.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Williston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2025 · N43822 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA26FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA019.md): Cirrus SR22 · Ruston, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 21, 2025 · N42BE · Destroyed > On October 21, 2025, about 0944 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N42BE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ruston, Louisiana. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB GAA26WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA010.md): Cessna TU206 · Tecpan, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 14, 2025 · TG-DJE · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA004.md): Pitts S1C · Mount Washington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 6, 2025 · C-FAZJ · Substantial damage > On October 6, 2025, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Pitts S-1C Special, C-FAZJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA25FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA367.md): Toop Thomas A Glasair Super II FT · Wallkill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2025 · N45BT · Destroyed > On September 27, 2025, at 1418 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Glasair Super II FT, N45BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wallkill, New York. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA25LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA363.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2025 · N47630 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glidepath during a night visual approach, which resulted in a collision with the runway lighting system. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s momentary disorientation due to glare from the runway approach lighting… - [NTSB GAA25WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA263.md): Bell 412 · Talpa de Allende, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2025 · XA-BND · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR25LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA283.md): Cessna 150F · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N8047F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building. - [NTSB GAA25WA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA280.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. 1 · St Theresa, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 13, 2025 · C-FDPW · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA25FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA344.md): Hughes 369D · Jim Thorpe, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 11, 2025 · N5072F · Destroyed > On September 11, 2025, about 1402 eastern daylight time, a Hughes (McDonnell Douglas) 369D helicopter, N5072F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The commercial pilot and line technician were fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ERA25LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA341.md): Grumman G-44A · Beaver Cove, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N402E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s distraction and failure to monitor the airplane’s flight path, which resulted in controlled flight into a lake. - [NTSB ANC25FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wolf, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 1, 2025 · N8307W · Substantial damage > On September 1, 2025 about 1612 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N8307W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wolf, Wyoming. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured; one passenger was fatally… - [NTSB WPR25FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA269.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Alta, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2025 · N1147X · Substantial damage > On August 31, 2025, about 1720, mountain daylight time a Piper PA28-200R, N1147X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alta, Utah. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA259.md): Czech Aircraft Group Sro Sportcruiser · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N538SF · Substantial damage > On August 25, 2025, about 1456 Pacific daylight time, a Czech Aircraft Group SRO Sportcruiser, N538SF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was not… - [NTSB WPR25FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA256.md): Beech M35 · Des Moines, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · N951T · Destroyed > On August 13, 2025, about 2300 mountain daylight time, a Beech M35, N951T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Des Moines, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA312.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N95356 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over… - [NTSB CEN25LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA311.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2025 · N65818 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn. - [NTSB WPR25FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA232.md): Schleicher ASW27-18 · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N929JK · Destroyed > On August 1, 2025, about 1358 mountain daylight time, a Schleicher ASW27-18, N929JK, was involved in an accident near Morgan, Utah. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A… - [NTSB CEN25LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA283.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hartsburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N2371V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip. - [NTSB ERA25FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA272.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Lititz, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2025 · N819MA · Substantial damage > On July 20, 2025, about 0800 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian airplane, N819MA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The pilot was the sole person on board and was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN25LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA211.md): Cessna U206 · Falun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2025 · N932DB · Substantial damage > The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water. - [NTSB GAA25WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA198.md): Cessna 182 · Mount Surprise, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2025 · VH-TSS · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA25WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA154.md): Piper PA31T · La Palma, Chile · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 7, 2025 · CC-CCC · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN25LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA146.md): Piper PA28 · Ault, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2025 · N8282V · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post. - [NTSB GAA25WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA112.md): Jodel D140 · Chamonix, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 28, 2025 · F-BMFV · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN25LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA098.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Cookville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2025 · N6100N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during the low altitude operation. - [NTSB GAA25WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA082.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Braunschweig, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2025 · N666NN · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA25WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA073.md): Cessna 550 · Baruta, Venezuela · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 29, 2025 · YV3561 · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA25WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA053.md): Cessna 402 · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 8, 2025 · HK2522 · Destroyed ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2025 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '120' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/120/sequence?year=2025 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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