NTSB investigations
56 cases where NTSB found Action/decision, general.
Cases per year
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| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
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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\", '020400')) 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", '020400')) 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 CEN25LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Benton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a moving vehicle during an evasive maneuver from a perceived conflict with another airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane’s non-standard phraseology and inaccurate position…NTSB CEN25LA337Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Caseville, MIThe front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight controls installed with a non-pilot passenger in the front seat.NTSB CEN25LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Markesan, WIThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA24FA050Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Attalla, ALThe undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…NTSB CEN22LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Freer, TXThe pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Eufaula, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Mesquite, TXThe loss of engine power due to a mis-rigged beta control cable (propeller reversing cable), which resulted in a loss of thrust inflight.NTSB CEN20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and…NTSB CEN16LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Newark, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB CEN16LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Del Rio, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control while departing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB CEN16LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker 400 · Telluride, COThe limitations of the air traffic control equipment that prevented the controller's timely recognition of NOTAM information that was effective immediately and resulted in the issuance of an approach clearance to a closed runway. Also causal was the pilots'…NTSB CEN15LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Sugarland, TXThe pilot's engagement of the emergency parking brake during the landing roll, which decreased the airplane's braking performance and prevented it from stopping on the available runway. Contributing to the pilot's decision to engage the emergency parking…NTSB CEN14CA382Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGremminger Greg Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering which led to a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN14LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing.NTSB ERA13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN13CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot’s loss of control due to the passenger’s inadvertent application of left rudder during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN13CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Franklin, OHThe pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchleicher Alexander · Littlefield, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to conduct aerobatic maneuvers in a glider not approved for such maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the degradation of the adhesive holding the wing together, which should have been detected either during the last annual…NTSB CEN13FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OKThe airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.NTSB CEN13LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeguine Swift II · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper pitch attitude and airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Red Oak, IAThe loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing.NTSB CEN12CA643Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Slaton, TXThe pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter during landing, which resulted in the helicopter’s fall from a raised platform.NTSB CEN12CA647Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.NTSB ERA12LA539Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Canadensis, PAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.NTSB ERA12FA513Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to land on the remaining runway ahead, and the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12FA534Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G18 - S · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN12CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MIThe pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.NTSB WPR12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX Sprint II · Willits, CAThe student pilot did not maintain an adequate approach/glide path and altitude, which resulted in a runway undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB ERA12WA212Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Miranda, VenezuelaOn March 3, 2012, about 1259 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Venezuelan registration, YV105E, was destroyed when it impacted into terrain while in cruise flight near Municipio Zamora Parroquia Bolivar, Miranda, Venezuela. The pilot was fatally…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 ERA12WA104Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Bogota, ColombiaOn December 6, 2011, about 1815 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-28-236, Columbian registration HK2308, operated by Aeroclub de Colombia, incurred substantial damage to the left wing and separated the left main gear when it collided with a tree…NTSB CEN12CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.NTSB CEN11CA677Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, COThe student pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN11LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Lancair · Azle, TXThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFranke Harry C Avid Flyer B · Somerset, PAThe pilot’s failure to hold full power for takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Lake Heron, NMThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN11FA285Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Orange, MAThe pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.NTSB CEN11CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Abilene, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Norfolk, NEThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into instrumental meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.NTSB WPR10LA427Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.NTSB CEN10CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mack, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA384Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.NTSB CEN10FA392Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35C33 · Tolar, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at night over a rural area, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR10CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Galena, IDThe pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.NTSB ERA10FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Madison, ALThe pilot's failure to divert to the nearest suitable airport following a total loss of power in the right engine during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine due to separation of its No. 2 cylinder as a…NTSB ERA10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Elizabethton, TNThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.