NTSB investigations
808 cases where the defining event was Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 64 |
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| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 34 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '490') 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '490') 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 CEN27LA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Boonville, INNTSB WPR27LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHead Balloons AX8-88B · Albuquerque, NMNTSB CEN27LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPost Thorp T-18 · Brazil, INNTSB WPR27LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 172N · Knights Landing, CANTSB ERA26LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-140 · Canon, GANTSB WPR26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206G · Stony River, AKNTSB WPR26LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182P · Warren, IDNTSB WPR26LA349Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCameron Balloons US A-400 · Angwin, CANTSB ANC26FA091Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-260 · Seldovia, AKOn August 26, 2026 about 1317 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, N9485P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seldovia, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB WPR26LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SF50 · Driggs, IDNTSB WPR26LA296Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180 · La Center, WAOn August 10, 2026, about 12:55 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180, N180DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near La Center, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were seriously injured. The flight was…NTSB ANC26LA082Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRobinson Helicopter R44 · Macedonia, IANTSB ERA26LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tuscumbia, ALThe pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.NTSB WPR26LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.NTSB ERA26LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPortzline Joan M Flight Star II SC · Mulberry, FLOn July 4, 2026, about 1121 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Flight Star II SC airplane, N432JP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mulberry, Florida. The private pilot and a passenger were seriously…NTSB WPR26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 47G · Springtown, TXNTSB CEN26LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna T206H · Ava, MONTSB WPR26LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion · Bismarck, MOThe pilot’s failure to remove the maintenance spacer before takeoff, which resulted in restricted flight control movement and a loss of control.NTSB ERA26FA241Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 177RG · Morrison, TNOn June 17, 2026, about 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG, N7637V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morrison, Tennessee. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ANC26LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB WPR26LA206Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a faster than normal touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ANC26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AKNTSB WPR26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CAThe pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.NTSB ERA26LA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VAThe photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.NTSB WPR26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB100Z · Elk Grove, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static…NTSB WPR26LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Crownpoint, NMThe pilot’s failure to correctly identify the runway, which resulted in a landing on a residential driveway and collision with a gate.NTSB WPR26LA149Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T-41B · Fort Mohave, AZOn April 7, 2026, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Cessna T-41B, N39ND, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Mohave, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing.NTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB CEN26FA114Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Murchison, TXOn February 11, 2026, about 1726 central standard time, a Beech A36 airplane, N3215U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Murchison, Texas. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB GAA26WA101Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210 · Goolwa, AustraliaNTSB WPR26LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407 · Libby, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light post during landing.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…NTSB CEN26FA098Accident · 6 fatalClass 2 · FieldPreliminary reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Bangor, MEOn January 25, 2026, at 1944 eastern standard time (EST), a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650) airplane, N10KJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The pilot, copilot, and 4 passengers were fatally…NTSB ERA26LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.NTSB CEN25LA397Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DH82 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with cornstalks. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.NTSB ANC25LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Healy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the departure roll resulting in a collision with a tractor/loader.NTSB ANC25LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff, which resulted in a collision and ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.NTSB ANC25LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St Mary's, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.NTSB ANC25LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Eagle, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing.NTSB WPR25LA274Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Teresa, NMOn September 6, 2025, about 1925 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-23-160, N4085P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN25LA356Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-76 · Round Mountain, TXThe flight crew’s failure to properly identify the heliport in dark night conditions, which resulted in the flight crew attempting to land and a subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR25LA271Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB WPR25LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell Textron Canada 407 · Lincoln, MTOn August 26, 2025, at about 0100 mountain daylight time, a Bell 407 GTX, N38AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, Montana. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14,…NTSB ANC25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H-395 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180G · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.NTSB GAA25WA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignQuicksilver MX II · Phuket, ThailandNTSB WPR25LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cashmere, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB ERA25FA280Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-181 · Block Island, RIOn July 30, 2025, about 1210 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N961DA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Block Island, Rhode Island. The pilot sustained serious injuries, one passenger received minor injuries, and one…NTSB WPR25LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hollister, CAThe departing pilot’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a mid-air collision.