NTSB investigations, 2009
62 cases where the sequence of events included Miscellaneous/other.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 62 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 102 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 126 |
| 2018 | 175 |
| 2019 | 124 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2026 | 30 |
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\") = 2009
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '900' 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") = 2009 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '900' 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 ANC10LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Marsing, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the approach and subsequent go-around and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB WPR10CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…NTSB ANC10CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TB200 · Edwards, CAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB WPR10CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Molokai, HIThe failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.NTSB CEN10CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.NTSB CEN09LA611Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TXThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.NTSB CEN09FA610Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Albany, INThe incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA544Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCelier Xenon RST · Mount Pleasant, SCThe gyroplane's inadequate climb performance for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA09CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Herlong, FLThe pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.NTSB CEN09CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Tulsa, OKA temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA436Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Torrance, CAA main rotor overspeed due to the pilot’s failure to maintain rotor RPM within allowable limits during a practice autorotation.NTSB ANC09CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB WPR09FA414Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…NTSB CEN09LA525Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TXThe failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.NTSB CEN09LA488Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiontkowski Challenger · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the telephone line and his poor judgment to fly while under the influence of alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the alcohol consumption.NTSB ERA09LA435Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · West Point, VAThe inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.NTSB ERA09FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN09LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337F · Frankfort, MIThe pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.NTSB CEN09CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09TA356Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 212 · Willow Creek, CAThe rappeller's failure to properly latch the rappelling harness to the rappelling assembly before exiting the helicopter.NTSB CEN09CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OHThe pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.NTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.NTSB ERA09LA358Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MAThe CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.NTSB DCA09WA058Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, TaiwanOn June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…NTSB CEN09CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NEThe passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.NTSB WPR09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UTThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.NTSB CEN09IA294Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.NTSB WPR09FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportUpton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CAAn in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…NTSB CEN09LA278Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, COA programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider.NTSB CEN09LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Addison, TXA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TXThe pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR09LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA276Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X · Louisville, KYThe passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.NTSB CEN09CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.NTSB CEN09CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Dacono, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09IA240Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s abnormal heart rhythm resulting in incapacitation.NTSB WPR09LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Roseburg, ORThe pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB WPR09LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54B · Corvallis, ORThe improper assembly of main rotor blade control components by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the main rotor blade's divergent path and their contact with the tail rotor drive shaft during ground operation following landing.NTSB WPR09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMax A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.NTSB WPR09IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CAThe cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN09FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · El Dorado, KSThe failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.NTSB WPR09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WYThe flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…NTSB CEN09CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Taos, NMThe failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.