NTSB investigations
504 cases where the sequence of events included Fire/smoke (non-impact).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 20 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '150' 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"
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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '150' 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
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 CEN27LA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Springfield, MONTSB 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 DCA25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Canada BD500 · Denver, COUnidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.NTSB 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 CEN25LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182P · Bolivar, MOOn July 28, 2025, at about 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N8243M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bolivar, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…NTSB 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 DCA25FA148Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 767 · Newark, NJOn March 1, 2025, at 0800 eastern standard time, FedEx flight 3609, a Boeing 767-300F, powered by two General Electric CF6-80C2 turbofan engines, registration number N178FE, struck birds during initial climb after takeoff from Newark Liberty International…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 CEN25FA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, ILThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB 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 WPR25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZSeparation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…NTSB 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 ERA25LA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportFokker D Viii Replica · Rhinebeck, NYOn October 5, 2024, about 1456 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Coughlin Fokker D-VIII Replica, N94100, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot was…NTSB 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 WPR24FA291Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Meeteetse, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.NTSB ERA24LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Elden H Avipro Bearhawk · Roxbury, METhe pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.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.