NTSB investigations, MS
144 cases where NTSB found Personnel issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
Latest 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\" = 'MS' 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\", '02'))
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" = 'MS' 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", '02')) 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 CEN26LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Natchez, MSThe pilot’s failure to complete a preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in a center of gravity beyond the forward limit, and adversely affected the helicopter’s controllability during takeoff.NTSB CEN26LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Meridian, MSThe total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to verify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.NTSB CEN25LA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J5A · Grenada, MSThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and improper decision to continue with a takeoff after the airplane swerved off the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the…NTSB CEN25LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Columbus, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN25LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206 · Natchez, MSMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a loose fuel line B-nut. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate 100-hour inspection performed after the recent maintenance.NTSB CEN25LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Grenada, MSThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · Greenville, MSThe pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB CEN25LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Meridian, MSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.NTSB CEN24LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Ackerman, MSThe excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control…NTSB CEN24LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Cleveland, MSThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.NTSB CEN24LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Helm, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Eaglesnest, MSThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water during a dark night landing.NTSB CEN24LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210M · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MSA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA427Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Indianola, MSThe non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during the night landing.NTSB WPR23FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN23LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182D · Batesville, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power during the go-around.NTSB CEN23LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportProtech PT2 · Columbia, MSThe pilot’s lack of proper maintenance, which allowed the fuel filters to become obstructed, leading to fuel starvation and a subsequent engine power loss.NTSB CEN22LA407Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.NTSB CEN22LA428Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90A · Tupelo, MSThe uncertificated pilot’s criminal act of stealing the airplane and later performing an off-airport landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lucedale, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on the wet turf runway with a higher speed.NTSB CEN22LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cleveland, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB CEN22LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Madison, MSThe failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.NTSB CEN22LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, MSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing.NTSB CEN21LA470Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Magee, MSThe pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21FA355Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Starkville, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN21FA334Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.NTSB CEN21LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · New Albany, MSThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical…NTSB CEN21LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MSA loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21FA209Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the night instrument approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall from which the pilot was unable to recover.NTSB CEN21LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Moorhead, MSThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a powerline during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN21LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver Mxii · Hattiesburg, MSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the subsequent forced landing resulting in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN21LA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MSThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…NTSB CEN21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbus, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB CEN20LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Inverness, MSThe pilot’s decision to move the power control lever into beta during flight, which resulted in the power control lever and associated linkage becoming stuck in the beta position.NTSB CEN20CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox 57 Super Sport · Kosciusko, MSThe pilot's lifting off with the airplane at a high of angle of attack, which resulted in aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN20LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Starkville, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to visually confirm the remaining fuel onboard during the intermediate stop.NTSB ERA20LA047Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19TA335Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportVans RV 4 · De Soto, MSA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19FA212Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Oxford, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportGrob G103 · Brandon, MSThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an attempted off-field landing.NTSB CEN19TA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 23 · Vaiden, MSThe pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA138Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Schlater, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a stall.NTSB CEN19FA120Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lake, MSThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s loss of control while flying in dark night instrument meteorological weather conditions with convective activity, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its structural limitations and experiencing an in-flight breakup.…NTSB CEN19FA119Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International NA-265-65 · New Albany, MSAn unidentified electrical system malfunction that led to the pilots losing awareness of the airplane's performance in instrument meteorological conditions and resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN19TA112Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Aberdeen, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence and impact with terrain during the attempted aborted landing.