NTSB investigations, AR
188 cases where NTSB found Aircraft oper/perf/capability.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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\" = 'AR' 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\", '0106'))
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" = 'AR' 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", '0106')) 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 CEN26LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Manufacturing SP Zoo A22LS · Searcy, ARThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, ARA partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.NTSB CEN26LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…NTSB CEN26LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Berryville, ARThe pilot in command’s decision to continue the takeoff when the airplane was not airborne at midfield, and the student pilot’s likely improper technique that resulted in a lack of sufficient climb performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN26LA085Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Greenbrier, ARThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.NTSB CEN26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…NTSB CEN26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.NTSB CEN25LA312Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over…NTSB CEN25LA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNelson Special · Hope, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Cash, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an excavator during low-altitude aerial application operations.NTSB CEN25LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Russellville, ARThe failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and…NTSB CEN25LA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Batesville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.NTSB CEN24LA257Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Sedgwick, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.NTSB CEN24FA179Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Marianna, ARThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN24LA175Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · England, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB CEN24LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Alpine, ARThe improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot…NTSB CEN24LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140A · Paragould, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B23 · Blytheville, ARThe pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.NTSB CEN24FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures and limitations for the turbocharged engine, which…NTSB CEN24LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.NTSB CEN24LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Searcy, ARThe pilot-rated passenger’s reported failure to maintain control during the landing.NTSB CEN24LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Fordyce, ARThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · DeWitt, ARThe pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.NTSB CEN24LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportICP Savannah S · Mountain View, ARThe sport pilot’s poor decision to allow a noncertificated pilot to land the airplane which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN23LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Siloam Springs, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.NTSB CEN23FA258Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the…NTSB CEN23LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M10 · Gassville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN23LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, ARThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Saffell, ARThe airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.NTSB CEN23LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Light, ARThe pilot exceeding the climb capability of the airplane during takeoff which led to it settling into the ground.NTSB CEN23FA190Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E-90 · Winslow, ARThe pilot’s poor preflight decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without a functional autopilot system, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in IMC during the…NTSB CEN23FA167Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Tornado · Lewisville, ARThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB CEN23FA113Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B200 · Little Rock, ARThe loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shifts during the initial climb.NTSB CEN23LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Chickala, ARThe pilot’s decision to land on the snow-covered runway and his failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing rollout.NTSB CEN23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Conway, ARThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN23LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 45 · Batesville, ARThe crew’s failure to execute a go-around during the unstable approach and long landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Searcy, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.NTSB CEN23LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaszak Arthur B Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waldron, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB CEN22LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rogers, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.NTSB CEN22LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Newport, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructed terrain during takeoff.NTSB CEN22LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 337G · Greenbrier, ARThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN22LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Weiner, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the telephone pole during a low-level aerial application pass.NTSB CEN22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ash Flat, ARThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.NTSB CEN22LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Paragould, ARThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN22LA024Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Forrest City, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints.NTSB CEN21LA471Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · West Cobb, ARThe airplane’s encounter with gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA454Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice for a short-takeoff-and-landing flight competition.NTSB CEN21LA415Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210H · Melbourne, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.NTSB CEN21FA277Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Conway, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, to include removal of the pitot tube cover.