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NTSB investigations, 2026

32 cases where the sequence of events included Ground collision.

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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") = 2026 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '200' 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

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2026
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '200' 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2026
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '200' 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 ERA27LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAeronca 7AC · Waynesville, OHOct 22, 2026 · N2808E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Limington, MEOct 10, 2026 · N6340H · Substantial damage NTSB ERA27FA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openHughes 269B · Lahmansville, WVOct 6, 2026 · N9390F NTSB WPR27LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna P210N · Stevensville, MTOct 4, 2026 · N94PS · Substantial damage NTSB ERA26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-161 · Sarasota, FLSep 26, 2026 · N636FT · Substantial damage NTSB ERA26LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAerospatiale SA 315 · Workmore, GAOn September 18, 2026, at 1604 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale SA315B helicopter, N238HA was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Workmore, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 18, 2026 · N238HA · Substantial damage NTSB CEN26LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech 99 · Belleville, MIOn September 10, 2026, about 1545 eastern daylight time, a Beech 99 airplane, N799CZ, and a Diamond DA20 airplane, N84VV were involved in a ground collision accident at the Willow Run Airport, Belleville, Michigan. N799CZ received minor damage and N84VV…Sep 10, 2026 · N799CZ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DCA26WA345IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Singapore, SingaporeSep 3, 2026 · 9V-OJJ · Minor damage NTSB WPR26LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172P · Gulfport, MSAug 21, 2026 · N5384K · Substantial damage NTSB DCA26WA312Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Sepang, MalaysiaAug 15, 2026 · PK-GFR NTSB ERA26LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Morgantown, WVThe fuel truck driver’s distraction and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an airplane.Aug 9, 2026 · N6175G · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openJonker Sailplanes JS3 · Tehachapi, CAAug 8, 2026 · N9172T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA274Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Eastsound, WAOn July 23, 2026, about 1720 Pacific daylight time, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter airplane, N709KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eastsound, Washington. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, and eight…Jul 24, 2026 · N709KA · Destroyed NTSB ERA26LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJeremy Price Smith Super CUB · Allisonia, VAThe pilot’s inadequate lookout, which resulted in a collision with ground equipment during taxi.Jul 19, 2026 · N251HF · Substantial damage NTSB DCA26WA272IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Pasay City, PhilippinesJul 7, 2026 · HZ-AR12 · 2 aircraft NTSB ERA26LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openEmbraer Executive EMB-500 · Morrisville, NCJul 1, 2026 · N356N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA26LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe student pilot’s failure to ensure clearance while taxiing, which resulted in contact with another airplane that was performing an engine run-up.Jun 23, 2026 · N413AA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA26LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 182T · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot’s distraction during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.Jun 13, 2026 · N505CP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA26LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA44 · Opa-locka, FLJun 2, 2026 · N156WM · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Casper, WYOn June 1, 2026, about 1340 mountain daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22T, N324WY, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Casper, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Jun 1, 2026 · N324WY · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A150L · Superior, AZThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and an impact with an object during an off-field landing.May 10, 2026 · N6067J · Substantial damage NTSB ANC26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDouglas DC3C · Anchorage, AKMay 8, 2026 · N115U · Substantial damage NTSB CEN26LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a fuel farm fence while taxiing.May 3, 2026 · N2904R · Substantial damage NTSB ANC26LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.Mar 26, 2026 · N24932 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN26LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DCA26LA150Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing 737-824 · Denver, COMar 6, 2026 · N27213 · Substantial damage NTSB DCA26WA137AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Schiphol, NetherlandsFeb 21, 2026 · PH-BCL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CEN26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35B · Odessa, TXOn February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both…Feb 1, 2026 · N95AB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZThe student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.Jan 21, 2026 · N505AF · Substantial damage NTSB CEN26LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHonda HA-420 · Amarillo, TXOn January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated…Jan 16, 2026 · N949LL · Substantial damage NTSB ANC26LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-31-310 · Anchorage, AKJan 12, 2026 · N669CW · Substantial damage