NTSB investigations, 2015
81 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 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2015
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") = 2015 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 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 ERA16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Corinth, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.NTSB GAA16CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB ERA16FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of…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 CEN16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Keytesville, MOThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…NTSB CEN16WA060Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S92 · Wexford, IrelandOn December 6, 2015, at 1415 universal coordinated time, a Sikorsky S92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICG, was involved in an off shore rescue operation. Two victims were being recovered when one of the victims slipped from the recue harness, fell back…NTSB ERA16LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Raeford, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and speed during a precautionary landing with the engine shut down. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous engine torque indication, which led the pilot to shut the engine down, for reasons that…NTSB GAA16CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 56 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door.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 ERA16CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Monongahela, PAThe inadequate securing of the wheeled fire extinguisher's cover which resulted in it being blown off of the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter's fenestron during takeoff, resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR16LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CAThe flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…NTSB DCA16CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 223 · Dallas, TXthe disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury.NTSB DCA16WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Paderborn, GermanyThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on October 20, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation…NTSB GAA16CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during recovery by the flight instructor.NTSB GAA15CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to properly secure the cabin door prior to takeoff, resulting in the door opening during takeoff, an aborted takeoff, runway overrun, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA366Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to attempt the low-level aerobatic maneuvers and his impairment due to psychiatric conditions and the medications he…NTSB ERA15LA358Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Manteo, NCThe inadvertent lodging of the banner-tow cable between the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer after the pilot threw the grapple hook out the window, which resulted in the loss of pitch control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with water.NTSB ERA15LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Moneta, VAThe pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…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 ERA15FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Somerset, NJThe pilot's attempted 180-degree return to the runway immediately after takeoff in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with…NTSB ERA15LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.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.NTSB ERA15WA346Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 206L-3 · Boyaca, ColombiaOn September 1, 2015, about 1925 UTC, a Bell 206L-3, HK 3311, registered to and operated by Sociedad Aerea De Ibague, was landed hard in a field during a forced landing near Municipality of Chita, Boyaca, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed…NTSB GAA15CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.NTSB WPR15IA252Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.NTSB CEN15LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurns Mini 500 · Butler, MOThe pilot's failure to attain a proper landing flare following an autorotation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA15CA302Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206G · Titusville, FLThe pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA15LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoard James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KYThe pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll.NTSB CEN15CA340Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg.NTSB GAA15CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.NTSB ERA15LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's failure to use the mixture control to override a throttle anomaly and reduce engine power, which resulted in excessive airspeed upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to reduce the…NTSB ERA15LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Albertson, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.NTSB ERA15FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lake Wales, FLA partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted emergency landing, and his delayed decision to deploy the airplane's parachute system.NTSB ERA15LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Linden, NJThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.NTSB GAA15LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCelier Xenon RST · Livingston, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff due to a grinding noise coming from the main rotor area, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung John E Searey · Corbin, KYThe pilot’s improper conduct of a precautionary landing, which resulted in abnormal water contact that damaged the hull.NTSB ERA15LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 162 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to close an open cabin door, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ENG15WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Quetta, PakistanThe government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 airplane that occurred on July 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the…NTSB ERA15LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Viola, TNThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire, which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Climax, GAA loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA15CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Athens, TNThe failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB CEN15CA312Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Somerset, COThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.NTSB CEN15WA302Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R-22 Beta II · Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, CzechiaOn June 29, 2015, about 0806 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R-22 Beta II, OK-ZYZ, experienced an in-flight anomaly and the pilot conducted an emergency autorotation to a field about 10 miles west of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The two pilots…NTSB GAA15CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Williston, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with runway marking signs.NTSB CEN15LA288Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 - NO Series · South Timbalier 127The pilot's lack of awareness of the severity of the gusting winds, which led to the helicopter being pushed off of the oil platform by a wind gust during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the unavailability of a nearby weather monitoring system.NTSB GAA15CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.