Final NTSB investigations
541 cases where the defining event was Miscellaneous/other.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 25 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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
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 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 WPR26LA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B III · Stonewall, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while conducting a low-altitude aerial application.NTSB 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 WPR25LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASH 30 MI · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain taxiway centerline while taxiing off the runway which resulted in a left-wing strike with a runway direction sign.NTSB ERA25LA237Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGyro Technic GT-VX2 · Swanzey, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm of the gyroplane during a low approach, while distracted by other aircraft in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to perform an off-runway landing.NTSB WPR25LA110Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control after the door opened during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm that the door was properly closed before departure.NTSB DCA25LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportUvify IFO · Orlando, FLThe remote pilot-in-command’s (RPIC’s) failure to locate the drone show center position over the physical location of the sUA, which resulted in multiple sUA colliding during the initial lift and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN25LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCapella FW1C50 · Ozark, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during high-speed taxi.NTSB CEN25LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MOThe pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR25LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s inadvertent impact with a rock during a landing on a grass strip.NTSB 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 WPR24LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Mulino, ORThe skydiver’s unintentional parachute deployment and subsequent entanglement with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer.NTSB DCA24LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 747-4HQF · Istanbul, TürkiyeThe fatigue failure of multiple hinge ribs associated with the right outboard aileron, which resulted in abnormal aileron movement and airframe vibration. Contributing to the failure was the mis-rigged condition of the right outboard aileron, which increased…NTSB ANC24LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR24LA223Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic T210 · Arroyo Hondo, NMThe passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB CEN24LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.NTSB WPR24LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Hornell, NYA cabin fire as a result of a damaged lithium-ion battery pack.NTSB ERA24LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDenzil Velarde MTO Sport · Tavernier, FLThe gyroplane’s encounter with a tailwind during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA24LA148Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Belleville, WVThe ingestion of foreign object debris into the engine, which resulted in a sudden loss of engine power and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain during the forced landing.NTSB ENG24LA012IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 146 Series 200A · Missoula, MTThe use of a new long term fire retardant with a chemical composition incompatible with the retardant previously in use for the integration-operational field evaluation without adequate testing and qualification.NTSB CEN24LA031Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Manhattan, KSThe pilot’s improper modification of the engine cooling system that resulted in an engine overheat and total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after the engine overheat light illuminated instead of…NTSB ERA24LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Southport, NCThe student pilot’s use of carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture.NTSB ANC23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.