NTSB investigations
357 cases where the defining event was Fire/smoke (non-impact).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
Latest cases
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '150') 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '150') 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 DCA26WA375IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Schiphol, NetherlandsNTSB DCA26WA364Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777-223 · Ezeiza, ArgentinaNTSB WPR26LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEnstrom F-28F · Malad City, IDOn July 21, 2026, about 0815 mountain daylight time, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, N8624B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad City, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The helicopter was operated…NTSB WPR26LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCanadair CF-5D · Mojave, CAOn July 10, 2026, about 1103 Pacific daylight time, a Canadair CF-5D, N845PS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mojave, California. The two pilots onboard were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-161 · Easton, MDNTSB DCA26WA238IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Sidi Errabia, AlgeriaNTSB DCA26LA184Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBoeing 787-9 · Los Angeles, CAOn March 2, 2026, at 1100 Pacific Standard Time, United Airlines flight 2127, a Boeing 787-9, registration N24972, powered by two General Electric GEnx™-1B76A/P2 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine surge during climb from Los Angeles…NTSB DCA26WA117Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Atlantic Ocean, United KingdomNTSB GAA26WA058Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech B200 · Porto Vehlo, BrazilNTSB DCA26WA087Incident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Kastrup, DenmarkNTSB ENG26WA008IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A340 · Sakaka, Saudi ArabiaNTSB DCA26WA007Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Balice, PolandNTSB DCA25WA324Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-824 · Osaka, JapanNTSB CEN25LA352Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair GlaStar · Hearne, TXThe inflight engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ENG25WA051IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 727 · Caracas, VenezuelaNTSB GAA25WA234Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 560 · Mwihoko, KenyaNTSB DCA25WA271IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Hobart Aerodrome, AustraliaNTSB ENG25WA043Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Richmond, CanadaNTSB ERA25LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F · Towanda, PAAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.NTSB ERA25LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Nahunta, GAThe pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane, which resulted in fire due to an unsecured carburetor bowl drain plug.NTSB DCA25WA237Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB CEN25LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportLancair 360 · Fort Stockton, TXOn June 11, 2025, about 2145 central daylight time, a Lancair 360 airplane, N77LH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Stockton, Texas. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ENG25WA041Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Pudahuel, ChileNTSB GAA25WA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 188 · Pasaje, EcuadorNTSB DCA25WA177IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Bay of Biscay, FranceNTSB DCA25FA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 737-823 · Denver, COOn March 13, 2025, about 1759 mountain daylight time, American Airlines flight 1006, Boeing 737-823, N885NN, experienced engine vibrations during takeoff from Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The flight crew continued the takeoff,…NTSB CEN25LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Long-EZ · Sparta, ILAn onboard fire for unknown reasons.NTSB ENG25WA020Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Monterrey, MexicoNTSB GAA25WA166IncidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 402 · Rosario, ArgentinaNTSB DCA25WA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · ForeignAirbus Canada A220 · Graz, AustriaNTSB WPR25LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Jackson, WYOn November 17, 2024, about 0945 mountain standard time, a Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650), N247QS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackson, Wyoming. The 2 pilots and 9 passengers were not injured. The airplane…NTSB DCA25WA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Sao Paulo, BrazilNTSB DCA25WA027Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Nefaar, IndonesiaNTSB DCA25WA024Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Incheon, South KoreaNTSB WPR25LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBadlands Vaquero · West Wendover, NVOn October 27, 2024, about 0915 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Badlands Vaquero airplane, N510DH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near West Wendover, Nevada. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB ENG25WA007IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBombardier Global 7500 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsNTSB ERA25LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Rutherfordton, NCAn in-flight fire, the origin of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN24FA353Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Lafayette, LAOn September 12, 2024, about 1137 central daylight time, a Hawker Beechcraft G36 airplane, N643RS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lafayette, Louisiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB DCA24WA263OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignCanadair CL600 · Vancouver, CanadaNTSB ERA24FA338Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 750 · Jamestown, NYAn in-flight fire and electrical failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the flight crew’s inability to maintain stabilized flight and a subsequent loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA308Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tulsa, OKThe mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB DCA24WA242Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Cairo, EgyptNTSB GAA24WA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 172 · Balcarce, ArgentinaNTSB ERA24LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Myerstown, PAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.NTSB ERA24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lewiston Woodville, NCThe obstruction of the engine’s cooling system by foreign object debris (residential-type insulation), which resulted in smoke, an elevated oil temperature, and a subsequent off-airport landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA24WA213Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Al Khor, QatarNTSB DCA24WA193IncidentClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas 9-82 · Maiquetia, VenezuelaNTSB GAA24WA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech 200 · Goose Bay Newfoundland, CanadaNTSB CEN24LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TXAn engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.NTSB DCA24WA332Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Madinah, Saudi Arabia