NTSB investigations
736 cases where the defining event was Miscellaneous/other.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 26 |
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| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 20 |
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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\" = '900') 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" = '900') 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 ERA26LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/LT · Whitehouse, OHThe pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy was properly locked before flight, which resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff.NTSB WPR26FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Blackfoot, IDOn August 1, 2026, about 2301 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Cessna 172G, N1166F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Blackfoot, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers sustained serious injuries. The…NTSB ERA26LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palmetto, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB WPR26LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCzech Aircraft Works Mermaid Skeeter 2 · Cougar, WAOn July 22, 2026, about 1129 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Czech Aircraft Works Mermaid Skeeter 2 airplane, N42SK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cougar, Washington. The pilot was seriously injured.…NTSB WPR26LA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 206B · Stonewall, OKNTSB DCA26WA294Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A380 · Grapevine, TXNTSB CEN26LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Emerson, IAThe failure of the pilot to verify the loading hose had been disconnected before taking off and the failure of the loader to disconnect the fuel hose from the helicopter.NTSB CEN26LA264Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 206B · Saint Joseph, ILNTSB WPR26FA233Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 195 · Pasco, WAOn June 24, 2026, about 1428 Pacific daylight time, a float equipped Cessna 195, N3877V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pasco, Washington. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title…NTSB ERA26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SCThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR26LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mettler, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure the loading hose had been disconnected before takeoff, which resulted in an interrupted takeoff and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the ground loader's failure to disconnect the hose before…NTSB CEN26LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Northport, MIThe pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.NTSB WPR26LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US C-80 · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.NTSB WPR26LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMightyfly MF-100 · Atwater, CAA control system anomaly, which resulted in the overload and failure of one of the propulsion motor systems during the transition from hover to forward flight.NTSB GAA26WA116AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90 · Gangnani, IndiaNTSB GAA26WA131Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAvion Mudry CAP 10B · Of, AustraliaNTSB CEN26LA108Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloon A55S · Durango, COThe ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.NTSB DCA26WA114Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340B · Canberra, AustraliaNTSB WPR26LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Logsden, ORThe inadvertent entanglement of a long line with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight control. Contributing to the accident was the use of nylon lines instead of steel cables to secure the bucket.NTSB CEN26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.NTSB CEN26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEla ELA10 · Morris, ILThe pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR26LA064Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Silver Springs, NVOn December 17, 2025, about 1230 Pacific standard time, a Mooney M20J, N87PM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Silver Springs, Nevada. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB GAA26WA062IncidentClass 5 · ForeignLockheed Martin C-130H · Katanning, AustraliaNTSB CEN26LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMark O Treidel American Ranger AR-1 · Denver, COThe pilot’s failure to attain rotor RPM and maintain proper rotor disc angle during takeoff which resulted in a rotor strike with the rudder.NTSB WPR26LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, ORThe pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB WPR26LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael W Verzwyvelt SS-7 Super Sport · Boise, IDThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with obstacles while on approach.NTSB CEN26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…NTSB DCA26WA050Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Heliopolis, EgyptNTSB DCA26LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBoeing 737 · Moab, UTOn October 16, 2025, at 0643 mountain daylight time (MDT), United Airlines (UAL) flight 1093, a Boeing 737-8, N17327, was involved in a midair collision with an object while in cruise flight near Moab, Utah. Although the captain sustained minor injuries, none…NTSB ERA26LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · West Milford, NJThe pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.NTSB DCA25WA346IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Smuka, SloveniaNTSB CEN25LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Rush City, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.NTSB ERA25LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS3 · New Castle, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the glider for landing, which resulted in an excessive descent rate during approach, and subsequent collision with trees short of the intended landing area.NTSB WPR25LA278Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rocky Ridge, UTThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during an unusual attitude recovery, which resulted in a descent into terrain.NTSB WPR25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Graham Teenie Two · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight, which degraded its climb performance and led to a subsequent off airport landing.NTSB CEN25LA390Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US Z-90 · Cedar Springs, MIThe passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.NTSB CEN25LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Caro, MIThe pilot’s failure to remove the tow bar before flight.NTSB ERA25LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Fly Balonismo E Inflaveis AF-SS-94 · Walbridge, OHThe balloon pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an off-field airport landing.NTSB ANC25LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3e · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent entanglement of a lightweight Kevlar long line into the helicopters operating main rotor system, resulting in a severe imbalance and separation of the main rotor gearbox.NTSB ANC25LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Haines, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.NTSB GAA25WA242Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMD Helicopters 600N · Storrington, United KingdomNTSB DCA25WA300IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Caloundra, AustraliaNTSB CEN25FA307Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHughes 369D · West Alton, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter clearance from the powerline during the powerline maintenance operation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB DCA25WA279Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Cairns, AustraliaNTSB CEN25LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Howard, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land.NTSB DCA25WA245IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mascot, AustriaNTSB DCA25WA254Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDouglas DC9 · El Vigía, VenezuelaNTSB GAA25WA215Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 650 · Mallorca, SpainNTSB DCA25WA257IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Melbourne Airport, AustraliaNTSB DCA25WA334IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-8 · Stansted, United Kingdom