NTSB investigations, 2026
166 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 262 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 274 |
| 2010 | 235 |
| 2011 | 242 |
| 2012 | 287 |
| 2013 | 216 |
| 2014 | 192 |
| 2015 | 236 |
| 2016 | 295 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2018 | 303 |
| 2019 | 273 |
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 217 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2023 | 236 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 186 |
| 2026 | 166 |
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 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\" = '230' 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" = '230' 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 CEN27LA033AccidentClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · Englewood, CONTSB CEN27LA023AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 177B · Bolivar, TXNTSB CEN27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeville, MNNTSB WPR27LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-7-260 · Sea Ranch, CAOn October 17, 2026, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Maule M-7-260, N3217V, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion while landing at The Sea Ranch Airport (CA51), Sea Ranch, California. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR27LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180H · Lewistown, MTNTSB ERA27LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openPiper PA-31T2 · Dayton, OHNTSB ERA27LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182A · Lexington, OHNTSB WPR27LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Madera, CANTSB ERA27LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 700A · Fort Lauderdale, FLNTSB ERA27LA001Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openKinner Sportwing B-2 · Brunswick, MENTSB ANC27LA001Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206F · Meadow Lakes, AKNTSB ERA26LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN26LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 120 · Llano, TXNTSB WPR26LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18-150 · Roundup, MTNTSB WPR26LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRugg Ranches CCK-1865 · Ogden, UTNTSB ERA26LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAir Tractor AT-602 · Morven, GANTSB CEN26LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CONTSB WPR26LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCcx-2000-0007 CCX-2000 · Colorado City, AZNTSB CEN26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · DeQuincy, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after encountering a wind gust. Contributing to the accident was nearby convective activity.NTSB WPR26LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openWawrzynski Vincent P RV-7 · Columbia, CANTSB GAA26WA321Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignTextron C680A · Misrata, LibyaNTSB ERA26LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Harvard III · Sanatoga, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.NTSB WPR26LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openNord Stampe SV4C · Camas, WANTSB ERA26LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Ashland, OHOn September 7, 2026, about 1255 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N521LM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ashland, Ohio. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC26LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openChampion 7DC · Copper Center, AKNTSB CEN26LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Spicewood, TXNTSB CEN26LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna Claassen 305A(0-1A) · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Westminster, CONTSB WPR26LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180E · Salem, ORNTSB ANC26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAutogyro Cavalon · Conroe, TXNTSB WPR26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · South Lake Tahoe, CANTSB WPR26LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Cedar Rapids, IANTSB ERA26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRotorsport UK Rotorsport UK Cavalo · Brenham, TXNTSB WPR26LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openStinson 108-1 · Joseph, ORNTSB CEN26LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-150 · Brenham, TXNTSB WPR26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · McCall, IDNTSB WPR26LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172L · Upland, CANTSB ERA26LA306Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPowrachute Pegasus · Humboldt, TNNTSB WPR26LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAero Rampart Steen Skybolt · Roseburg, ORNTSB ERA26LA301Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSpirit Engineering SE-1 · Ossipee, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over on the grass runway.NTSB ERA26LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openFrank J Salomone RV10 · Stevensville, MDNTSB WPR26LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Reno, NVNTSB ANC26LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDehavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AKNTSB ERA26LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 680 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR26LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV8 · Great Falls, MTOn August 5, 2026, at about 1034 mountain daylight time, a Van’s Aircraft RV-8, C-GFWR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Great Falls, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR26LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-24-260 · Albuquerque, NMNTSB WPR26LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA22 · Goldendale, WANTSB ANC26LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180 · Nenana, AK