NTSB investigations, CA
1,757 cases where NTSB found Aircraft.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 126 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 109 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 91 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 73 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 21 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01')) 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 WPR26LA268Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR26LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Montague, CAThe pilot’s inability to see and avoid a piece of loose wire in a field during an off-airport landing in a glider, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to maintain a safe position behind the tow airplane…NTSB WPR26LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.NTSB WPR26LA240Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR26LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a right crosswind,.NTSB WPR26LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Death Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.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 WPR26LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMoose SR 2500 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR26LA194Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB100Z · Elk Grove, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static…NTSB WPR26LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the before landing checklist.NTSB WPR26LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Salinas, CAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR26LA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff, due to the seat sliding aft.NTSB WPR26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…NTSB WPR26LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.NTSB WPR26LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT-400 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR26LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR26LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, runway excursion, and a nose over.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 DCA26LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-271NX · San Francisco, CAThe first officer’s excessive aft sidestick input combined with decaying airspeed during initiation of a go-around, resulting in an increase in the airplane pitch attitude and subsequent lower fuselage contacting the runway.NTSB WPR26LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot’s intentional deployment of the airframe parachute system due to task-saturation in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR26LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Temecula, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR26LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing PT-13D · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.NTSB WPR26LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR26LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.NTSB ANC25LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140A · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB WPR25LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hollister, CAThe pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CAA loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.NTSB WPR25LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR25LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Thermal, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.NTSB WPR25LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.NTSB WPR25LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Hyampom, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB ANC25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA158Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Butte City, CAThe pilot’s use of engine beta prior to ensuring the tailwheel was on the ground during landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-180 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.NTSB WPR25FA146Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CAAn improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy.NTSB WPR25FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.NTSB WPR25LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Oakland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a left quartering crosswind.NTSB WPR25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR25LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Oakland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind.NTSB DCA25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPyka Pelican · Dixon, CAThe flight control system’s unanticipated transition to takeoff abort mode due to a software error in the autonomous flight control system, which resulted in a premature throttle reduction and hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK Cavalon · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach and subsequent descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to perform a go-around maneuver.