NTSB investigations, 2011
1,262 cases where NTSB found Personnel issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1,113 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,219 |
| 2010 | 1,155 |
| 2011 | 1,262 |
| 2012 | 1,264 |
| 2013 | 1,025 |
| 2014 | 1,068 |
| 2015 | 1,038 |
| 2016 | 1,051 |
| 2017 | 1,072 |
| 2018 | 1,079 |
| 2019 | 1,051 |
| 2020 | 908 |
| 2021 | 938 |
| 2022 | 999 |
| 2023 | 918 |
| 2024 | 880 |
| 2025 | 656 |
| 2026 | 308 |
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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\") = 2011
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011 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 ERA12FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control during climb after a banner pickup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.NTSB ERA12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoth Larry Jabiru Calypso · Mansfield, MAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s not closing the throttle upon landing and his improper adjustment of the airplane’s brakes.NTSB ERA12CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's excessive rate of descent during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12FA127Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe crew's failure to use proper emergency procedures during an uncommanded right roll after takeoff, which led to a forced landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was a faulty right roll spoiler actuator, which allowed the right roll…NTSB CEN12LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…NTSB CEN12CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR12LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Concord, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and the subsequent total loss of engine power as a result of debris and water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB ERA12MA122Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip.NTSB ERA12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the left engine due to a failed No. 2 connecting rod bearing.NTSB ERA12CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChapel Robert B Aerial · Simsbury, CTThe pilot's decision to operate the gyroplane outside his endorsement limitations and to depart with a tailwind, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN12LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachute Condor · Rogersville, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the takeoff area, which resulted in a loss of control due to the binding of the parachute's lines.NTSB CEN12FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · McArthur, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA12FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Nashville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine, which resulted in an uncontrollable roll into an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's right engine for…NTSB CEN12LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marysville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the terrain while performing low-level aerobatics.NTSB CEN12IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Denver, COThe snowplow operator’s incapacitation due to fatigue, which resulted in the snowplow contacting a parked airplane. Contributing to the incident was the company’s lack of a policy regarding employee fatigue.NTSB ERA12CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Fall Branch, TNThe pilot's improper decision to continue a visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB ANC12CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate icing, which resulted in structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJThe airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…NTSB CEN12LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Denton, TXThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…NTSB ERA12LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe mechanic's improper installation and lubrication of the bushing on the right main landing gear truss assembly, which resulted in the landing gear not locking in the down position.NTSB ERA12IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12CA119Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Loreauville, LAThe student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Montague, MAThe pilot's delay in performing a rejected takeoff after experiencing an intermittent loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Atchison, KSThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech J35 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA12LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NCOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…NTSB ERA12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Panacea, FLThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Farmville, VAThe pilot did not maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB WPR12FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN12LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC12FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…NTSB ANC12CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Hughes, AKThe pilot did not clear the area surrounding the airplane prior to taxi, resulting in the airplane contacting a piece of baggage.NTSB WPR12FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat while maneuvering. .NTSB WPR12LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Rock Springs, WYThe unauthorized operation of the helicopter by a non-certificated and unqualified individual who failed to maintain helicopter control.NTSB ERA12FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportShaw Douglas Wayne Rans S 7 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's incapacitation due to a ruptured berry aneurysm during takeoff.NTSB WPR12FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCrosley Vans RV-8 · Armistead, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB WPR12FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV7 - A · Surprise, AZAn electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall.NTSB WPR12CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR12CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Lowman, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OKThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…NTSB DCA12CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-351 · Atlanta, GAthe failure of the captain of N303DQ to maintain a safe clearance from N583NW that was stopped on the taxiway.NTSB CEN12FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the guidance contained in the pilot’s…NTSB CEN12CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421B · Pampa, TXThe pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA12MA020Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B2 · Las Vegas, NVSundance Helicopters’ inadequate maintenance of the helicopter, including (1) the improper reuse of a degraded self-locking nut, (2) the improper or lack of installation of a split pin, and (3) inadequate postmaintenance inspections, which resulted in the…NTSB CEN12LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShook Rans S-12 · Festus, MOThe certified flight instructor’s delayed remedial action as the airplane neared an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that the student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt.