Final NTSB investigations, ND
110 cases where NTSB found Personnel issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 CEN26LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Dickinson, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chaseley, NDThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN25LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Argusville, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN25LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Fargo, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the closure of the wind aligned runway 27.NTSB CEN24LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA42 · Mandan, NDThe pilot’s failure to perform a go-around following an unstable approach while landing with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane touching down long on the runway with insufficient distance to stop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selected…NTSB CEN24LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThrush S2R · Hebron, NDForeign object debris in the Negative Torque Sensing (NTS) system check valve, which impeded the flow of oil to the NTS system and the propeller governor (PG) reset piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off-airport forced landing.…NTSB CEN24LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Enderlin, NDThe pilot’s failure to properly inspect and sump the fuel system before the flight and the maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the contamination of…NTSB CEN23FA412Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · New Rockford, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from overhead power lines during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly under the power lines with a small area of clearance available for the airplane.NTSB CEN23FA409Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportThrush S2R-T660 · Ardoch, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a guy wire during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN23LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Great Bend, NDThe pilot’s hard landing on a road and subsequent loss of control, resulting in the airplane impacting a ditch.NTSB CEN23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN23LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Westhope, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA210Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Anthony, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low attitude.NTSB CEN23LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot’s failure to attain a proper takeoff attitude while demonstrating a soft field takeoff and his improper control inputs resulting in a dragged wing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN23LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Bismark, NDThe ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.NTSB CEN23LA103Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 425 · Bismarck, NDA loss of braking due to inadequate servicing of brake fluid by the pilot/mechanic, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on the ground.NTSB CEN23LA058Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Regent, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from high tension wires while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN22LA439Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Williston, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN22LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Fargo, NDThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot flying, which resulted in a nose-wheel first hard landing.NTSB CEN22LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Minot, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.NTSB CEN22LA243Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Flasher, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during a takeoff from a narrow gravel road, resulting in a collision with a fixed obstacle.NTSB CEN22FA017Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Buxton, NDThe pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.NTSB CEN22LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSoneral L2 · Minot, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience with the…NTSB CEN21LA394Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Dunseith, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around with a strong gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN21FA368Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International S2R · Strasburg, NDThe pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.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 CEN21LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Rhame, NDThe pilot landed the helicopter on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a rollover.NTSB CEN20LA270Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 188 · Pembina, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an aerial spray turnaround in high crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN20LA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Mandan, NDThe pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Minot, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from fencing around the landing pad during landing, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the fence.NTSB CEN19LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grassy Butte, NDA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's failure to conduct a preflight inspection.NTSB GAA19CA473Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Fessenden, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN19LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFisher Flying Products Super Koala · Hazen, NDThe airplane owner's and mechanic's improper rigging and cable tension of the aileron control system, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wyndmere, NDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to lower the flaps during the approach and maintain sufficient airspeed while flying in instrument meteorological and icing conditions and the accumulation of ice on the wings’ leading edges, which resulted in the exceedance of the…NTSB CEN19FA030Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 441 · Harmon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in dark night conditions that resulted in an in-flight positive overload failure of the wings and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB GAA18CA563Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Napoleon, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN18LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Bowman, NDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN18LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Kindred, NDThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the lower coupling driveshaft during his preflight inspection and his non-compliance with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in the failure of the forward drive splines of the lower coupling…NTSB CEN18FA277Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Rice, NDThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…NTSB GAA18CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65 LB · Carrington, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his subsequent excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN18LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to use the published emergency procedures to manually extend the landing gear when an electrical failure precluded normal extension of the landing gear, resulting in the gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN18LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Dickinson, NDThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Circle Air T-BIRD II · Dunn Center, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, his inadequate quartering tailwind correction during takeoff, and his decision to continue the takeoff to the south with insufficient road length remaining.NTSB CEN17LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Stirum, NDThe pilot's decision to attempt flight with low-level fog in the area, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN17LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVolaircraft 10A · Mandan, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path on landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.NTSB CEN16CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 230 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present.NTSB CEN16LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Valley City, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.