Fatal NTSB investigations
591 cases where NTSB found Performance/control parameters, general.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 54 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 18 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062000'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062000')) 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 ERA25LA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Nicholasville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAviat S-1-11B · Chapmansboro, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN24LA332Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportApex CROSS-5X · Columbus, NEThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft after takeoff.NTSB WPR24FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTextron T206H · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around after an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control, runway overrun, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24FA308Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B-60 · Vienna Center, OHThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a single-engine go-around. Also contributing to the accident was fuel system contamination, which resulted in detonation and a total loss of left engine power.NTSB WPR24FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Eureka, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24FA243Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWaco YKC · Selden, KSThe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which had not been forecast at the time of departure, and which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR24FA196Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLockheed 12A · Chino, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was…NTSB CEN24FA220Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Broseley, MOThe pilot’s inflight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRans S-12XL Airaile · Picacho Peak, AZThe pilot’s decision to conduct a low-altitude flight in mountainous terrain and his subsequent loss of airplane control after encountering mechanical turbulence, which resulted in an impact with the terrain.NTSB CEN24FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150L · Godley, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.NTSB CEN24FA170Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH601 · Bristol, INThe pilot’s loss of control during the descent for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a steep descent into terrain.NTSB CEN24FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Hartsburg, MOThe pilot’s encounter with convective weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, the exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed speed, and the resulting overload failure of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent failure of the…NTSB ERA24FA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s decision to depart into an area of instrument meteorological and icing conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and a subsequent in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA24FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. GA-7 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and his subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual maintenance inspection, during which maintenance…NTSB ERA24FA096Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Weston, FLThe pilots’ spatial disorientation in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in their failure to maintain altitude and a subsequent descent and impact with a swamp.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 CEN24FA083Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJust Highlander · Dolores, COThe pilot’s collision with a fence while taking off from a snow-covered dirt airstrip.NTSB ERA24FA038Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportXtremeair XA42 · Union City, TNThe pilot receiving instruction’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatics, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA24FA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Croydon, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience,…NTSB ERA23FA384Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150K · Gilford, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions…NTSB WPR23FA344Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSeawind 3000 · Bellevue, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after encountering a lake swell and skipping during takeoff.NTSB CEN23FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Wellington, COThe pilot’s loss of glider control during approach for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ANC23LA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B36TC · Cape Yakataga, AKThe pilot’s continued flight into moderate to severe icing conditions, including supercooled large droplets, over mountainous terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service…NTSB CEN23FA369Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J5A · Iola, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN23FA353Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Gilman City, MOThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN23FA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23FA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlasair Glastar · Idaho City, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, ILAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN23FA283Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Rayville, LAThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the approach to the destination airport and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182T · Grand Isle, LAThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.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 WPR23FA185Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36A · San Clemente Island, CAThe pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that…NTSB ERA23FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177B · Watkinsville, GAThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control, which resulted in an in-flight overload separation of the right wing during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA23FA181Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation during the initial climb and subsequent steep banking descent into water.NTSB WPR23FA141Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Oxbow, ORThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe ice accretion and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA23FA175Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Chelsea, ALThe pilot’s delayed corrective inputs while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of multiple sedating medications.NTSB CEN23FA142Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Port Allen, LAThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of aircraft control.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 CEN23FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Hooker, OKThe pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN23FA079Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Kingfisher, OKAn oil leak of undetermined origin that resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN23FA057Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Cleburne, TXAn in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN23FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Bignell, NEThe pilot’s flight into low instrument flight rules conditions and turbulence, which resulted in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total instrument experience.NTSB ANC23FA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirborne Windsports Edge XT-912L · Mokuleia, HIStructural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN23FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Chandler, TXThe loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22FA405Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hartwell, GAThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control following a perceived undetermined problem with the airplane’s gyroscopic instrumentation.NTSB ANC22FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportStory Charles Brad TT FOX · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22FA384Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMXR Technologies MX2 · Osteen, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin that continued until the airplane impacted terrain.NTSB ERA22FA368Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32 · Metz, WVThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions based on latent weather information, which resulted in the airplane entering extreme precipitation, a loss of aircraft control, and in-flight break-up.