NTSB investigations, 2020
48 cases where NTSB found Performance/control parameters, general.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 101 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 160 |
| 2010 | 86 |
| 2011 | 103 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 99 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2020
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2020 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 CEN21LA091Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Aledo, TXThe pilot’s loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an upright spin into terrain.NTSB CEN21LA084Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Colorado City, TXThe pilot’s loss of control and exceedance of performance and/or structural limitations during low-altitude operations, which resulted in an inflight breakup.. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol.NTSB ANC21LA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Colton, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, NDThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA21LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Warner Robins, GAThe pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN21LA030Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subsequent loss of airplane control, and the pilot’s impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a cracked…NTSB CEN21FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA21LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Rural Hall, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB WPR21LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH601 · Burlington, WAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA425Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Spring, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA319Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA20CA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Kenansville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.NTSB ANC20LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 14 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB CEN20LA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair Lancair Super ES · Ely, MNThe non-instrument rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC20CA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPerformer High Performer · Chandalar Shelf, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing and a nose over.NTSB CEN20LA328Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Marathon, TXThe in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrantly B2B · Monrovia, INThe pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20CA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRockwell 112 · Tomball, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go around.NTSB WPR20CA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Farewell Lakes, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.NTSB WPR20LA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH1H · Payson, AZA flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR20LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, ORA loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20CA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB CEN20LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no…NTSB CEN20LA173Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado S · Haskell, OKThe student pilot/builder’s addition of winglets to the stabilator, which resulted in flutter and overstress failure of the stabilator control horn.NTSB ANC20CA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ERA20CA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco QCF · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN20LA169Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-12 · Delta, COThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a test flight which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar 601 · Craig, COThe student pilot’s flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA20CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Athens, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an aborted landing, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB ERA20CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Bloomingdale, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA20CA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAerospatiale SA341 · Fort Myers, FLA hard landing that occurred at an unknown time and date, which resulted in substantial damage that was identified prior to a subsequent flight.NTSB ERA20CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA42 · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine failure landing and subsequent attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN20LA131Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBower Challenger II · Lettsworth, LAThe owner/pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to his lack of training and experience, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB WPR20CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJust JA30 Superstol · Puyallup, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.NTSB CEN20LA122Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · LaCrosse, KSAn infight loss of control as a result of pilot impairment, the cause of which could not be determined.NTSB ERA20CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legand AL18 · Social Circle, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStolp Starduster Acroduster II SA750 · Senoia, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA20FA118Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Bishop, GAThe pilot’s encounter with a rain shower updraft and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an inflight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information on his in-cockpit weather…NTSB ERA20CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB ERA20CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOrlican L60 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach, which resulted in the airplane ballooning and then veering left upon landing and the right wing impacting the runway.NTSB ERA20CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA20CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Rochester, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off after perceiving a rudder issue during taxi operations.NTSB CEN20FA072Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Florence, COThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with reduced airplane performance due to high density altitudeNTSB CEN20LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Chilton, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the turf runway with insufficient landing performance and his subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA20FA088Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · Grafton, WVThe pilot’s decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and conditions favorable for airframe icing, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN20CA064Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGuimbal Cabri G2 · Independence, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.NTSB ERA20FA074Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R66 · Mechanicsburg, PAA severe left roll excursion after the onset of pitch and roll oscillations, which were not arrested by the pilot for undetermined reasons. This resulted in main rotor blade contact with the airframe and a subsequent inflight breakup of the helicopter.NTSB ERA20CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.