NTSB investigations
297 cases where NTSB found Brake.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 18 |
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| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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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\", '01023242')) 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", '01023242')) 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 ERA26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA26LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GAContamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR26LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Carefree, AZThe pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane at a backcountry airstrip, and while taxiing on rough terrain, the tailwheel spring failed and the tailwheel assembly separated from the airplane. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited to…NTSB WPR26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WYThe loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.NTSB ERA26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NYA loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane.NTSB ERA26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Canon, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR26LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN26LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GC · Haskell, OKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.NTSB CEN25LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Nora Springs, IAThe pilot’s improper decision-making for the attempted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun due to inadequate runway landing distance with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the runway.NTSB CEN25LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB ANC25LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Willow, AKThe pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA25LA196Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChris Wallen/Michael Pliske Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR25LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Vancouver, WAA failure of the brake system during landing due to a hydraulic fluid leak, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Anderson, SCThe pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s actions because due to brakes only being installed on the…NTSB ANC25LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Honolulu, HIA temporary reduction in the airplane’s braking effectiveness during engine start following an exterior wash, which resulted in its uncommanded forward movement and collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s delayed…NTSB CEN25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR25LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Venator, ORThe inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN24LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Leadville, COA loss of brake fluid for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of braking effectiveness during landing.NTSB WPR24LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Winifred, MTThe pilot’s inadvertent excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN24LA234Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Ava, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.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 ANC24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dry Creek, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s excessive use of brakes during landing, and the pilot providing instruction’s inadequate supervision, resulting in a nose-over.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 ERA24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLA failure of the right brake during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB WPR24LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Grass Valley, CALoss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Cameron Park, CAA failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursionNTSB WPR24LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S5 · Ririe, IDThe pilot’s inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Tellico Plains, TNThe pilot's overapplication of brakes after landing long on a constrained runway and with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN24LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Saginaw, MIThe failure of the right brake assembly due to excessive brake lining wear, which resulted in a thermally damaged piston O-ring, hydraulic fluid leak, and subsequent fire.NTSB DCA23LA468Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-9 · Denver, COOverheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.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 CEN23LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · Wheeling, ILA loss of braking effectiveness during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR23LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Dixon, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control after striking an unidentified object during landing on an unimproved runway, and his subsequent use of excessive braking that resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA23LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCA loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC23LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during landing on a sand bar, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA23LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182S · Labelle, FLA malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.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 WPR23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEclipse Aerospace EA500 · Mesa, AZMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the right brake wheel speed transducer, which rendered the right wheel brake ineffective during landing, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to follow the correct procedures to restore braking action during the…NTSB WPR22LA365Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CAThe pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartunian Robert Pulsar XP · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.NTSB ANC22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.NTSB ANC22LA077Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.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 WPR22LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLeon E Everett Carbon CUB EX · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and the use of excessive braking application, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN22LA396Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron Experimental PA18 Replica · Osceola, IAThe stuck right brake at landing which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ANC22LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA22LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P337H · Monongahela, PAThe malfunction of the braking system fluid line, which resulted in an overrun of the runway.NTSB WPR22LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210R · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, IDA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.NTSB CEN22LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Denver, COThe captain’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was correctly released before takeoff, which resulted in seized brakes during landing and a subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.