NTSB investigations
98 cases where NTSB found Training.
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| 2025 | 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\", '020315')) 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", '020315')) 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 ANC25LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA089Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Myakka City, FLThe non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered parachute in close proximity to a fence, which resulted in a collision with the fence during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the powered parachute without having…NTSB ERA25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.NTSB ANC25LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe incorrect installation of the rear flight control stick, resulting in the pilot’s inability to control the pitch attitude, coupled with the pilot’s inadequate control system check before departure, all which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S-2A · Stoughton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR24FA083Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Westwater, UTThe flight crew’s decision to conduct a post-maintenance stall test in an area of icing conditions, which resulted in wing contamination that significantly decreased the airplane’s critical angle of attack. Also causal was the airplane manufacturer’s lack of…NTSB ERA24LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwissdrones Operating SDO 50 V2 · Antioch, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a reduction of fuel flow for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the UAS manufacturer’s lack of instructions for a partial loss of engine power landing.NTSB WPR24LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent stall during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance…NTSB WPR23LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Burlington, VTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN23FA125Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot’s initiation of the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s flicker vertigo during the flight.NTSB ANC23FA008Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Kaupo, HIGuardian Flight’s inadequate pilot training and performance tracking, which failed to identify and correct the pilot’s consistent lack of skill, and which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain his position inflight using secondary instruments to…NTSB WPR22FA345Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Seligman, AZThe student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup.NTSB WPR22FA229Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience.NTSB ERA22LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaxair Drifter · Sebring, FLThe non-certificated pilot’s decision to operate the airplane without flight training or a pilot certificate and his loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA325Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilverlight Delta JET-II · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Point Harbor, NCThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation over a large body of water and a high velocity impact with the water. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA21LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s inflight loss of control while conducting a hovering maneuver.NTSB WPR21FA143Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350-B3 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to adequately respond to an encounter with whiteout conditions, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the (1) operator’s inadequate pilot training program and pilot competency checks,…NTSB DCA21LA096Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Los Angeles, CAthe improper retraction of the main cabin door, which resulted in the flight attendant falling when she opened the door at the destination.NTSB WPR21LA070Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilverLight AR-1 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to follow the procedures for takeoff in the Pilot Operating Handbook, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to receive additional training in the gyroplane.NTSB CEN20LA272Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGolden Circle Air T-Bird · Grosse Ile, MIThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of flight experience.NTSB CEN20FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportInnovator Mosquitto · North Manchester, INThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Beeville, TXThe solo student pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA20LA037Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMosquito XE · Seffner, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.NTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.NTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.NTSB WPR19MA177Accident · 11 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity…NTSB ANC19TA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna A185 · Nome, AKThe pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA19LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportApollo Monsoon · Sharpsburg, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain instruction in the weight-shift control aircraft.NTSB ANC19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne X-Series · North Pole, AKThe student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA18LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Matthews, NCThe student pilot's improper decision to conduct a solo flight without an endorsement to do so and to perform an off-airport landing based on a perceived performance issue with the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and…NTSB GAA18CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J250 · Ferndale, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB ANC18FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMason Hal J Kitfox Model 1 · Salem, ORThe student pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane for which he was not endorsed to fly solo and in which he had limited experience or training, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after takeoff.NTSB ERA18LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStanley Ernie Sigurd Kolb Mark · Collegedale, TNThe pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to take off in the nonairworthy airplane in which he had no training and his lack of flight experience in the 17…NTSB ERA18LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosquito XEL · Loxahatchee, FLThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of training and experience in the accident helicopter make and model.NTSB GAA18CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.NTSB CEN17LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreene R/Greene S Rans S 17 · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control following a rejected takeoff for a perceived loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and experience in the airplane.NTSB ERA17FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition…NTSB CEN17FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…NTSB GAA17CA536Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMenzimer Gary Ray Firestar · Westfield, PAThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane without recent flight training and his inadvertent application of left electric rudder trim before flight and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 · Denison, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC17CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWsk-Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL 104 Wilga 80 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and experience in the accident make and model airplane.NTSB ERA17FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Hopkinsville, KYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's overreliance on his…NTSB CEN17LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Gypsum, KSA total loss of engine power during a low-altitude agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined during detailed examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's emergency…NTSB OPS17IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Mt. Wilson, CAThe incident was caused by the air traffic controller assigning the pilots a left turn instead of the required right turn after departure which placed the aircraft in an unsafe proximity with terrain and obstructions. Contributing to the incident was the air…NTSB CEN17FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRoe Cleo Wittman Tailwind W10 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate training…NTSB ERA16FA289Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Northport, ALA total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…NTSB CEN16FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff and the subsequent collision with transmission line structures.NTSB GAA16LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMini Max 1200 · Batesville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart without obtaining flight training in the…