NTSB investigations, MN
339 cases where NTSB found Aircraft.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 22 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN26LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MNA total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN26LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Glencoe, MNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ENG26LA011Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C11 · Hibbing, MNThe elevator control restriction was caused by the failure of an elevator autopilot servo control cable which failed due to cyclic fatigue. The slack in the cable wrapped around the servo mount in such a way that it interfered with the rotation of the servo…NTSB CEN26LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN25LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFloyd G Halderman JR RV-6 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the…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 CEN25LA375Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB CEN25LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportElmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.NTSB CEN25LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Assumption, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.NTSB CEN25LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Rushmore, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during low-level maneuvering.NTSB CEN25LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Pipestone, MNThe failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MNThe failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MNThe student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…NTSB CEN25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MNThe malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB CEN25LA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MNA total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.NTSB CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN25LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MNThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN24LA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MNThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Crystal, MNThe failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.NTSB CEN24LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eveleth, MNWater contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.NTSB CEN24LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Atwater, MNThe pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Duluth, MNThe failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…NTSB CEN24LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Aitkin, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB CEN24LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International S53A · Rochester, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.NTSB CEN24LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Aitkin, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN24FA125Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Afton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CEN24LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.NTSB CEN24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN24LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MNLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.NTSB CEN24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.NTSB CEN24LA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGyro Technic GT-VX2 · Saint Peter, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a river valley.NTSB CEN23LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB CEN23LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 · Hibbing, MNThe ground crew’s failure to secure the backpack at the landing zone (LZ), that resulted in the tail rotor impacting the backpack during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate selection of an area at the LZ, the lack of awareness…NTSB CEN23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rice, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA346Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Halstad, MNThe pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB CEN23LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Winsted, MNA total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MNThe pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA324Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Clara City, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during an aerial application flight.NTSB ENG23LA034Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHall Lester R Legacy · Rochester, MNMechanically distressed reduction gears causing an engine overspeed and turbine blade tensile overload and subsequent uncontainment. Contributing to the uncontainment was the operator’s use of the engine after knowingly purchasing the engine in an…NTSB CEN23LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMariner Unknown · Lino Lakes, MNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before landing on water.