NTSB investigations
31 cases where NTSB found Recent experience w/ equipment.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02031045')) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02031045')) 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 CEN23LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…NTSB ERA21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GAA loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.NTSB CEN19FA134Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAlliant Destiny 2000 · New Era, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering that resulted in collapse of the canopy and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB WPR19LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Prineville, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.NTSB ERA18FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's loss of control during approach for landing following a total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA17FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.NTSB WPR17FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPetrus David Wayne S90 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's abnormally steep takeoff climb followed by a loss of control and rapid descent to ground impact, for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA17CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead…NTSB CEN17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Lino Lakes, MNThe separation of the main rotor assembly due to mast bumping.NTSB ERA16FA325Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's improper landing touchdown attitude, which resulted in a propeller strike, and his inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and led to an aerodynamic stall during…NTSB GAA16CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeela Gerald L Glasair SH 2F · State College, PAThe pilot's hard landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the newly purchased airplane's throttle resulting in an unstable approach, and the pilot's ability to compensate for the wind.NTSB CEN15LA434Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand LBL69A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot sustaining a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience flying a standard-shaped balloon.NTSB ERA14FA387Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the commercial pilot’s failure to recognize and remediate the stall were his…NTSB CEN14CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.NTSB CEN14CA440Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Lamar, COThe pilot allowed the airplane to liftoff without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB ERA12CA551Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolloman L B/Holloman E M Sonex · Chapmansboro, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB CEN12LA584Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTop Dog TD2 · Bemidji, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.NTSB CEN12CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Three Lakes, WIThe pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.NTSB CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB WPR11CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Whitefish, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel equipped airplane.NTSB ERA10FA404Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Saltsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…NTSB ERA10LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Edenton, NCThe flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…NTSB ERA10FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MAThe FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…NTSB ERA10LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB ERA10CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB ERA09FA497Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB CEN09CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB CHI08FA282Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a missed approach leading to the inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the type of operation conducted, the certificate holder’s loss of operational control, and…NTSB CHI08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.NTSB LAX08CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-8-235 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.