NTSB investigations, 2021
11 cases where the sequence of events included Ditching.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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\") = 2021
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '441' 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") = 2021 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '441' 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 ERA22LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.NTSB ERA22LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation.NTSB CEN22LA039Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Rockport, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA22LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA22LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sarasota, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.NTSB GAA21WA263Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-30 · Saint-Honorat, FranceNTSB CEN21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Patterson, LAThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSwann Lynn J Seawind 3000 · Charlevoix, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based on available evidence.NTSB DCA21FA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-275C · Honolulu, HIThe flight crewmembers’ misidentification of the damaged engine (after leveling off the airplane and reducing thrust) and their use of only the damaged engine for thrust during the remainder of the flight, resulting in an unintentional descent and forced…NTSB ERA21LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Matthews, VAThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil sump drain plug during a 100-hour maintenance inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA21LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Homestead, FLA total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.