NTSB investigations, UT
74 cases where NTSB found Aircraft systems.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' 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\", '0102'))
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" = 'UT' 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", '0102')) 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 WPR26LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR25LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Nephi, UTA failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB DCA24LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Salt Lake City, UTDelta Air Lines flight 2046 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and Delta Air Lines flight 2046 as they turned onto a perpendicular taxiway.NTSB WPR24LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Hooper, UTThe inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBanes John Scott Kitfox Series 6 · Parowan, UTThe pilot’s inability to control the airplane during landing due to tailwheel assembly damage sustained during a previous shimmy event that occurred for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR24LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Halls Crossing, UTThe airplane’s collision with a tree during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reported brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's failure to ensure proper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR23LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nephi, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the inadequate removal of fuel system corrosion during previous maintenance.NTSB WPR23LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.NTSB WPR23LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Spanish Fork, UTThe retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23FA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer Executive EMB-505 · Provo, UTThe pilot’s failure to deice the airplane before takeoff in weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an ice-contaminated wing and subsequent stall during takeoff.NTSB WPR23LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210N · Morgan, UTFailure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB WPR22LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182K · Tooele, UTLoss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGMK Ventures AL18 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed indicator due to an alternator failure.NTSB WPR22LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S21 · Fairfield, UTThe owner’s (pilot) failure to properly torque a fuel filter b-nut fitting, which likely introduced air into the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the loss of power was a missing restricted bypass line and a header tank vent…NTSB WPR21LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S7 · Hooper, UTThe pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.NTSB WPR21LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gearNTSB WPR21FA231Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rush Valley, UTThe pilot’s misidentification of a mountain pass at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s overconfidence based on her previous aviation experience and fatigue due to both the time of the flight…NTSB WPR21LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · Brigham City, UTThe student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJavron PA-18 Replica · Nephi, UTThe passenger’s inadvertent application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR20LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American SNJ-4 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing as a result of the separated tailwheel-to-rudder link rodNTSB WPR20LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the fully extended and locked position before landing. Contributing to the accident was the overload of the landing gear circuit for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Holden, UTThe fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder intake valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the improper deployment of the ballistic…NTSB WPR20LA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Moore, UTThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and detection of a pinch point in the steering line, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wendover, UTFailure of the landing gear solenoid, which resulted in failure of the landing gear position switch, and the pilot's subsequent inability to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Nephi, UTThe pilot's insufficient rudder input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a hard landing.NTSB WPR18LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Heber, UTA recent hard landing resulted in a fracture of a joint from a cylinder to a main landing gear.NTSB ANC18LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 60 · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight crew’s failure to fully disengage the parking brake before taxi, which resulted in a brake fire.NTSB GAA18CA477Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavidson, Ronald A. Avid · Moab, UTThe pilot's excessive brake application and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UTThe activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined.NTSB GAA17CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · St George, UTThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB GAA17CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the high placement of his feet on the rudder pedals, which led to the inadvertent application of the brakes.NTSB WPR17LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert E Bounds Bounds Bearcoupe · Hanksville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during landing when he inadvertently applied brake pressure to the toe brakes when the airplane touched down.NTSB WPR16LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurkes BR-1 · Brigham City, UTA loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the primary and backup ignition system.NTSB GAA16CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Brigham City, UTLoss of directional control during landing, due to nose landing gear damage sustained in the prior takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations, and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident…NTSB WPR15LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · St. George, UTFailure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR14CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.NTSB WPR14CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UTThe pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UTThe failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.NTSB WPR14CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNew Piper PA46 350P · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.NTSB WPR13FA399Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTyler Ives SD-1 TG · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing prohibited aerobatic maneuvers and the deployment and separation of the ballistic parachute system from the airframe for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of impact…NTSB WPR13FA294Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Birdseye, UT***This report was modified on August 18, 2015. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The operator's improper installation of a supplemental electrical power supply, which caused a short circuit due to inadequate vibration…NTSB WPR13LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFranklin Glasair II · Spanish Fork, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from air being introduced into the fuel system through the worn shaft of an electric fuel boost pump.NTSB WPR12FA184Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanding, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s…NTSB WPR11FA426Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the passengers’ injuries was the operator’s failure to provide…NTSB WPR11CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSherman Craig W Glasair III · Kanab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, as a result of a flat left main landing gear tire.NTSB WPR11LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam Wright Avid Flyer · Cedar City, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal a specific anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.