# NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.: Low altitude operation/event 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 GAA26WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA120.md): Beech B-60 · Egelsbach, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 28, 2026 · N181BD · No damage - [NTSB GAA26WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA044.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Campo Novos dos Parecis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 8, 2025 · PS-VRJ · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA25WA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA343.md): Airbus A320 · Catania, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2025 · CN-NML · No damage - [NTSB GAA25WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA225.md): Robinson R22 · Anthony Lagoon, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2025 · VH-HGE · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA25WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA099.md): Vans RV7 · Nizhny Novgorodr, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2025 · RA-2296G - [NTSB GAA25WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA089.md): Piper PA25 · Santa Cruz, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2025 · HR-AFM · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA25WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA247.md): Embraer EMB203 · Correntina, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2025 · PS-ABN · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA25WA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA281.md): Air Tractor AT-504 · Gizan, Saudi Arabia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2024 · N149SH · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA093.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Bourke, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 10, 2024 · VH-AQW · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA22WA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA290.md): Meriwether Jon Arion Lightning · Kenora, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 21, 2022 · N638JM · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA21WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA103.md): Precision Helicopters UH-1H · Rayón, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2021 · N1206G · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR20WA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA329.md): Robinson R44 · Rooibok-Kraal, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 19, 2020 · ZS-RKZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR20WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA248.md): Robinson R44 · Steam Plains, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2020 · VH-HNF · Substantial damage > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on July 31, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR20WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA076.md): Lockheed C130 · Cooma, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2020 · N134CG · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR20WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA037.md): Robinson R44 · Eschowe, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 2019 · ZS-RRS · Substantial damage > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on December 5, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN19WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA294.md): Air Tractor AT400 · Namiquipa, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2019 · XB-PNL · Substantial damage > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT400 airplane that occurred on July 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA040.md): Pilatus BN2A-20 · Hobart, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2018 · VH-OBL · Destroyed > On December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd, BN2A-20, VH-OBL was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome, Hobart, Australia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN18WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA234.md): Piper PA-25 · Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2018 · XB-YEI · Substantial damage > On June 7, 2018, a Mexican registered Piper PA-25, XB-YEI, impacted electrical cables and terrain near Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight departed Cajeme, Mexico, on a local aerial… - [NTSB ERA18WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA060.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Rivadavia, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2017 · LV-ZZX · Substantial damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN18WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA046.md): MD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · XC-TIJ · Destroyed > On November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his… - [NTSB CEN17WA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA383.md): Bell 47G · Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2017 · TI-BGH · Substantial damage > On September 18, 2017, at 0720 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, Costa Rican registration TI-BGH, serial number 1459, impacted terrain during an aerial application flight, near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The pilot was fatally injured,… - [NTSB ERA17WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA146.md): Grumman G164 · Pista La Julia, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2017 · HC-BPI · Destroyed > On March 30, 2017, about 1645 universal coordinated time, a Grumman 164A, Ecuadorian registration HC-BPI, was destroyed when it impacted electrical wires and terrain near Pista La Julia, Ecuador. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight… - [NTSB CEN17WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA129.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Mexicali, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2017 · XC-PEP · Destroyed > On March 13, 2017, about 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and… - [NTSB ERA17WA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA349.md): Piper PA25 · Santa Catarina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2017 · PT-WBO · Substantial damage > On February 23, 2017, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WBO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application flight near Santa Catarina, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot… - [NTSB CEN16WA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA358.md): Bell 206B · Flatlands, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2016 · C-GVJT · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2016, about 1600 Atlantic Daylight Time, a Bell model 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GVJT, serial number 3492, collided with power lines during cruise flight before crashing into the Restigouche River near Flatlands, New Brunswick,… - [NTSB WPR15LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA257.md): Hughes 369HS · Manra Island, Kiribati · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N9068F · Destroyed > A The loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined asbecause the helicopter sank in the oceanwater and was not recovered. - [NTSB ERA15WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA246.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2015 · PR-ACH · Substantial damage > On June 5, 2015, about 1506 universal coordinated time, Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-ACH, was substantially damaged by collision with terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in Patrocinio Municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian… - [NTSB ERA15WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA235.md): Cessna A188 · Puerto Gaitan, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2015 · HK-1364 · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2015, about 1715 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188, Colombian registration HK-1364, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines and then terrain during an aerial application flight near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia. The commercial… - [NTSB ERA15WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA213.md): Cessna 182 · Bajo Hondo, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2015 · LV-CXM · Destroyed > On May 13, 2015, about 1835 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 182, Argentine registration LV-CXM, impacted power lines while maneuvering during an aerial survey flight near Bajo Hondo, Argentina. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the… - [NTSB CEN14WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA254.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Seron, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 26, 2014 · EC-LCA · Destroyed > On May 26, 2014, about 1400 UTC, an Air Tractor AT-802 airplane, EC-LCA, (s/n 802-0326), impacted terrain during a firefighting operation near Seron, Spain. A post-impact fire occurred and the airplane was subsequently destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal… - [NTSB ERA13WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA030.md): Piper PA25 · Juquiá Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2012 · PT-DOX · Destroyed > On October 03, 2012, at 1100 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DOX, was destroyed when it impacted the ground and was consumed by fire after colliding with high-tension electric wires. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB WPR12WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA199.md): Ayres S2R · Moree, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2012 · VH-WDD · Substantial damage > On April 10, 2012, at 2300 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Turbo Thrush S-2R, VH-WDD, collided with the terrain near Moree, Australia, while conducting agricultural operations. The airplane was operated by Alexander Aviation PTY LTD under the pertinent… - [NTSB ERA12WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA223.md): Cessna 188 · Querencia do Norte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 2, 2012 · PR-STO · Substantial damage > On March 02, 2012, about 1350 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188B, Brazilian registration PR-STO, was substantially damaged when it collided with power lines during a crop dusting flight, near Querencia do Norte, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot… - [NTSB ERA12WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA086.md): Bell 212 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2011 · HC-CLH · Substantial damage > On November 25, 2011, about 1640 coordinated universal time (1140 local time), a Bell 212, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLH, operated by Aeromaster Airways, S.A., was substantially damaged when it impacted steep terrain next to the company's helipad in Quito,… - [NTSB CEN10RA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10RA579.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Toledo, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 2010 · N540WC · Destroyed > import - [NTSB ERA09FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA419.md): MD Helicopter 530 (369FF) · Camp Butler, Iraq · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N974BW · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level course reversal. - [NTSB NYC08WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA131.md): Bell 412EP · Santa Cruz, Peru · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 11, 2008 · N417EV · 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 c."eventCountry" <> 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '220' 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/220/sequence?state=OF --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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