NTSB investigations
35 cases where NTSB found Loading.
Cases per year
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| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010115')) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010115')) 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 ERA25LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT504 · Big Cypress, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart with cargo outside of the designated baggage compartment, which resulted in the cargo interfering with the rudder control system.NTSB WPR24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s delayed decision to go around after descending below the recommended abort altitude with a slight tailwind and an over-gross-weight airplane, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ERA23LA284Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Macclenny, FLThe improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude.NTSB WPR23FA188Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Albany, WYThe pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall/spin, and the pilot’s spatial disorientation…NTSB ERA22FA024Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall/mush during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loading the airplane near its maximum allowable gross weight and near its aft cg…NTSB CEN21LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Norris City, ILThe pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently…NTSB ANC20CA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20LA207Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Wurtsboro, NYA loss of control after takeoff due to the pilot’s improper use of ballast weight. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.NTSB WPR19FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cowles, NMThe pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.NTSB DCA18CA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB120 · 40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TXan encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.NTSB CEN18LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Addison, TXThe pilot's improper flap setting for takeoff and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the overgross state of the airplane.NTSB DCA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Chicago, ILthe mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions.NTSB CEN17LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, MOThe partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB GAA16CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Fort Dodge, IAThe flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike.NTSB ANC16LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on approach to land in flat light conditions. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequately restrained internal cargo, which shifted forward during the impact and struck the…NTSB ERA15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in a sudden pitch up during the attempted takeoff, the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control, and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DCA15MA029Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MDthe pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for…NTSB DCA15LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 330 · Lanai, HIthe improper loading and securing of the cargo pallets, which shifted on departure, resulting in substantial damage to the aft pressure bulkhead.NTSB WPR14CA363Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Willows, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure cargo (a jacket), which resulted in the jacket exiting the cabin compartment and colliding with the tail rotor during cruise flight.NTSB DCA13MA121Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Soldotna, AKThe operator's failure to determine the actual cargo weight, leading to the loading and operation of the airplane outside of the weight and center of gravity limits contained in the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing…NTSB WPR13LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Pomeroy, WAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly loaded, which resulted in the helicopter being in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight and led to a loss of main rotor rpm on takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the ground…NTSB DCA13CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KYan inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.NTSB WPR12CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOmlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor.NTSB CEN12CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Ganado, TXThe improper positioning of the hopper vent, which allowed chemicals to escape and cover the airplane's windshield.NTSB CEN11LA536Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13 · Stoughton, WIThe pilot’s improper preflight planning and his failure to gain proper airspeed during takeoff from a grass airstrip resulting in a stall, the loss of control, and subsequent impact with the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot operating the…NTSB WPR11FA242Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wendover, UTThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the downwind turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and exceedance of the approved weight and…NTSB WPR11FA166Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a momentary interruption of power from the left engine during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the power interruption due to water contamination of the fuel,…NTSB ANC10FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…NTSB ERA10FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · ChristianstedThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.NTSB ERA09LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.NTSB CEN09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kyle, TXThe ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.NTSB CEN09CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mendota, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC09LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.NTSB LAX08PA259Accident · 9 fatalClass 1Final reportSikorsky S-61N · Weaverville, CAThe following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter's empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter's lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved…NTSB MIA08CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.