NTSB investigations, CO
40 cases where the sequence of events included Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '330' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '330' 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 CEN26LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV-12 · Grand Junction, COOn July 10, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 airplane, N812MM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Grand Junction, Colorado. The pilot and a passenger were…NTSB CEN26LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Colorado Springs, COMaintenance personnel's installation of an oversized tire, which prevented the left main landing gear from extending resulting in a precautionary gear up landing.NTSB DCA26LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Denver, COThe overstress failure of the left main landing gear lower drag brace links during takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion during landing due to the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN25LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Del Norte, COThe loss of directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB CEN25LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportParks Fokker D-VII Replica · Englewood, COA malfunction of the tailwheel which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB DCA25LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Denver, COThe failure of the airplane’s left main landing gear tires and wheels during the takeoff roll due to the thermal relief plugs melting and releasing tire pressure, which resulted in abnormal airplane handling characteristics and led the flight crew to reject…NTSB CEN25FA178Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, COOn May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN24LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Colorado Springs, COThe deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210B · Pueblo, COThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position.NTSB CEN23LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportW10 Tailwind · Penrose, COThe failure of the right rudder pedal stop due to an inadequate weld, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground.NTSB CEN22LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Watkins, COThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB CEN21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing following a hard landing and failure of the right main tire.NTSB CEN20CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-504 · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the left main landing gear tire bursting and the tailwheel assembly failing.NTSB CEN20LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Woody Creek, COWater trapped in the static system, which resulted in incorrect airspeed display information and the pilot’s forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJackson Velocity · Mack, COA propeller overspeed due to failure of the electronic ignition timing ring attachment screws, and a runway overrun during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.NTSB CEN18LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger G White Glasair · Broomfield, COThe failure of the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN18LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, COThe failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter.NTSB CEN17LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Delta, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend during landing approach due to the interference between the landing gear motor's sector and worm gears.NTSB CEN15IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Denver, COThe failure of the main landing gear tire, which resulted in separation of the servo block and subsequent total loss of all hydraulic system pressure and prevented the landing gear from extending before landing.NTSB CEN14CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Loveland, COA dragging right brake, which resulted in an un-commanded right turn, and subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport Long EZ · Boulder, COThe sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12IA662Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600 Challenger · Denver, COThe internal failure of the galley heater mat’s thermostat, which resulted in an overheat condition.NTSB CEN12LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Colorado Springs, COThe failure of the right hydraulic main gear down-lock actuator hose in flight.NTSB CEN12LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Murphy Moose · Steamboat Springs, COA locked left brake for reasons that could not be determined because independent observations of the postaccident condition of the airplane could not be performed, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.NTSB ENG12IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver International Airport, COA failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life.NTSB ENG12IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver International Airport, COA failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life.NTSB CEN11CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaft, Malcolm J SR Glastar · Canon City, COA loss of engine power due to an overheated engine as a result of a malfunction of the modified engine cooling system, necessitating a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN10TA355Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLockheed P2V-5 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to follow published emergency procedures by taxiing to the parking ramp with a known hydraulic system failure. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot’s improper selection of the bypass position on the emergency nose gear extension…NTSB CEN10LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · La Veta, COA fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.NTSB CEN10LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 20C · Eagle, COThe flight crew’s improper preflight inspection and failure to remove the main landing gear wheel chock, resulting in damage and subsequent failure of the main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, COThe pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.NTSB CEN09CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 404 · Englewood, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend due to the failure of a hydraulic line.NTSB CEN09FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Hayden, COThe pilot's loss of situational awareness while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation.NTSB DEN08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08TA224Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Meeker, COThe pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB DFW08CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright 12Q · Erie, COFailure of the tail wheel control cable during landing roll out, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB DEN08IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Denver, COTotal failure of the right inboard tire. Contributing to this incident were the low pressure of the tire, and the high tire heat generated by the previous rejected takeoff.NTSB DFW08LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Sterling, COFailure and separation of the upper and lower right main gear torque links links, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing roll-out.