Fatal NTSB investigations
105 cases where the defining event was Miscellaneous/other.
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND 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
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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 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 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 GAA25WA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Allen, ArgentinaNTSB GAA25WA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Pacific Ocean, EcuadorNTSB GAA25WA044Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBombardier BD100 · San Fernando, ArgentinaNTSB ERA24FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the haul back cable was securely connected to the “J” hook prior to departing on the accident flight, which resulted in the cable becoming disconnected and the wings folding up during flight.NTSB GAA24WA247Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAirbus Helicopters AS350 · NepalNTSB GAA24WA167Accident · 8 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech 200 · Zapara Island, VenezuelaNTSB GAA23WA242Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Holstead Hall, Essex, United KingdomNTSB GAA23WA184Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Charata, ArgentinaNTSB CEN23FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182T · Grand Isle, LAThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.NTSB ERA22LA375Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's suicide.NTSB GAA22WA153Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAgusta AW139 · Iwaizumi, JapanNTSB ERA22FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDassault Falcon 20 · Thomson, GAThe flight crew’s continuation of an unstable dark night visual approach and the captain’s instruction to use air brakes during the approach contrary to airplane operating limitations, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and a collision with…NTSB WPR21LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Arch Cape, ORThe pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20LA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Safford, AZA loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system.NTSB WPR20LA131Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Currie, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20WA021Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Tunis, TunisiaThe government of Tunisia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on November 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Tunisia's investigation under the…NTSB WPR19WA210Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Braidwood, AustraliaOn August 6, 2019, at 0138 coordinated universal time, a Liberty Aerospace XL-2, registration VH-XLK, collided with terrain during a landing attempt near Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot and sole occupant was fatally injured, and the airplane…NTSB WPR19WA206Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 47G · Limpopo Province, South AfricaOn July 30, 2019, about 0900 coordinated universal time, a Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter, ZS-HGY, impacted terrain following a total loss of engine power near Alldays, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously…NTSB CEN19WA288Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationZenair CH601 · Pont-A-Celles, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Zenair CH 601XL airplane that occurred on June 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…NTSB ERA19FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Cape May, NJThe pilot's intentional flight into water as an act of suicide.NTSB WPR19WA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 II · Tai Po, ChinaNTSB CEN19WA096Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationNorth American T28 · Escuintla, GuatemalaNTSB WPR18WA225Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Queenstown, South AfricaOn August 15, 2018, at 0830 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, ZS-HBP, impacted power lines while conducting a game capturing flight near Queenstown, South Africa. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally…NTSB WPR18WA235Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Diatar, MauritaniaOn August 8, 2018, at an unknown time, an Ayres S2R T34 airplane, F-GOKZ, impacted terrain during an agricultural operation near Diatar, Mauritania. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the…NTSB WPR18WA138Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationTaylorcraft BC12 · Vryheid, South AfricaOn April 29, 2018, at 1110 coordinated universal time, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D airplane, registration ZS-BLD, sustained substantial damage under unknown circumstances following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY), Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Both…NTSB ERA18MA099Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B2 · New York, NYLiberty Helicopters Inc.'s use of a NYONair-provided passenger harness/tether system, which caught on and activated the floor-mounted engine fuel shutoff lever and resulted in the in-flight loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching. Contributing to…NTSB ERA18WA066Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Recife, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on January 23, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB CEN18FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Alva, OKThe flight instructor's and pilot's failure to recognize that a high descent rate had developed on short final, likely due to their distraction by an open engine cowling, and the unexpected strong pitch-down force during flap extension due to the installation…NTSB ERA17WA342Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Cape Town, South AfricaOn September 28, 2017, about 1000 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, South African registration ZS-OSL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency autorotation near Cape Town, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured.…NTSB ERA17WA323Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A · San Salvador de Paul, VenezuelaOn September 11, 2017 about 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2-A, Venezuelan registration YV1441, was landing at San Salvador de Paul, Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, when it struck and fatally injured a child who was on the runway. The pilot…NTSB WPR17FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA17WA259Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR20 · Santo Antonio do Leverger, BrazilOn July 20, 2017, at 1109 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR-20, Brazilian registration PR-PRF, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Santa Edwiges farm, near the municipality of Santo Antônio do Leveger, Mato…NTSB ERA17FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Colton, NYThe pilot's incapacitation for unknown reasons, which resulted in an overflight of his destination, a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN17FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MOThe pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines.NTSB ANC17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB ERA17LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Dunnellon, FLThe jumpmaster's failure to guard the reserve parachute ripcord, which caused an inadvertent deployment of his reserve parachute.NTSB WPR16WA192Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Mpumalanga Province, South AfricaOn August 27, 2016, about 1025 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182Q, South African registration ZS-PHB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Komati Gorge Lodge private airstrip, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The pilot…NTSB CEN16FA331Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStemme S10 VT · Telluride, COThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain…NTSB WPR16WA143Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · New Crown Station, AustraliaOn July 12, 2016 about 1130 local time, a Cessna 150G airplane, Australian registration VH-RXU, collided with terrain near New Crown Station, South Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN16FA261Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at…NTSB WPR16FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Woodland, WAThe pilot's delay in recognizing that the airplane was not performing as expected and aborting the takeoff, which resulted in collision with a berm beyond the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's gross…NTSB CEN16WA140Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna Skyhawk II 172N · Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, GuatemalaOn March 27, 2016, about 2242 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Guatemalan-registered Cessna 172N, TG-KAM, impacted terrain near the Vulcan de Fuego while en route from Tiquisate, Escuintla, to the La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City,…NTSB CEN16WA072Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20K · Mascouche, CanadaOn December 28, 2015, about 2227 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Mooney M20K, C-GUXC, impacted terrain while attempting to land at Mascouche (CSK3), Quebec, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The…NTSB DCA16WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEclipse 500 · Swellendam, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eclipse Aviation 500 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation…NTSB ERA16FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning to join the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern with full airplane-nose-up trim, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an…NTSB ERA15LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean)A loose oxygen line, which was not detected by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection, that allowed oxygen to escape and drain the oxygen canister more quickly than the pilot expected. This reduced the pilot's availability of supplemental…NTSB ERA15FA336Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHenderson W A/Johnson W L RV 6A · Bon Aqua, TNThe pilot's incapacitation from complications of a recent heart attack, which resulted in a loss of control during cruise flight.