NTSB investigations, NC
296 cases where NTSB found Aircraft oper/perf/capability.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Where
Open the mapLatest 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA26LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 680 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Mooresville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NCThe pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…NTSB ERA26LA138Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Kestrel · Little Switzerland, NCA loss of thermal lift during a glider flight, which resulted in a collision with trees during a landing approach to a diversionary airport.NTSB ERA26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Carthage, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.NTSB ERA26LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMorris Bradley D Zenith Stol CH-701 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB ERA26LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Monroe, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.NTSB ERA26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · East Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA198Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Sanford, NCThe mechanic’s re-use of worm drive clamps, which resulted in a separation of the turbocharger air discharge duct and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB ERA25LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFrank Lowell C Pietenpol · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Hickory, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Wilmington, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB ERA24FA397Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA24LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Pisgah Forest, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and airspeed on final approach, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA24LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Smithfield, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA24LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Elizabeth City, NCThe pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA24FA261Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Siler City, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, low-altitude left turn after encountering an undetermined issue during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA24LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA24LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRuth Hummingbird · New Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB ERA24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA24LA230Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Hope Mills, NCA loss of engine performance due to carbon fouling of three spark plugs that, when combined with the airplane’s high gross weight condition, resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA24LA191Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 850 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper airspeed and climb attitude after aborting the landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and…NTSB ERA24LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stoneville, NCThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Elizabethtown, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA24LA090Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA025Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Williamston, NCLoss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.NTSB ERA24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Morganton, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.NTSB ERA23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.NTSB ERA23LA348Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Pink Hill, NCThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.NTSB ERA23LA298Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas A-4K · MCAS Cherry Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to identify and appropriately respond to an anomalous nose-down trim condition during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his decision to eject and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAcrosport II · Hertford, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with vegetation.NTSB ERA23LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGopalan Hariharan 4 Place · Sanford, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which 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 CEN23LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NCThe disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA23LA244Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.NTSB DCA23LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-231 · Charlotte, NCThe captain’s failure to maintain the appropriate airspeed and pitch attitude during landing which resulted in a tailstrike.NTSB ERA23LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Wake Forest, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a loss of control.NTSB ERA23FA194Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHolland Travis E Velocity · Andrews, NCThe pilot’s failure to engage the turbocharger for takeoff and his improper decision to continue the takeoff with partial power, rather than reject the takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sanford, NCA loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB ERA23LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Pikeville, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA23LA076Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics X1 · Trinity, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines and trees.NTSB ERA23FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NCContamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…NTSB ERA22LA432Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Winterville, NCThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA22LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182C · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach.NTSB ERA22LA274Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Brevard, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA22LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Zebulon, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA22LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.NTSB ERA22LA177Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Stoney Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.