NTSB investigations
29 cases where NTSB found Miscellaneous, general.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '020500')) 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", '020500')) 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 CEN25LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MOThe pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN25LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMagniflight M24 Orion · Valmeyer, ILThe pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Monument Hills, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23FA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Queets, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA22LA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Tacoma, WADuring cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.NTSB CEN22LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Eldorado, ILOverheating of two lithium batteries in the paramedic’s flight suit pocket resulting in an explosion and fire that seriously injured the paramedic as the helicopter was about to take off.NTSB CEN20CA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.NTSB DCA18CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 · Dallas, TXa passenger leaving a bag in the aisle that the flight attendant tripped over.NTSB CEN18FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Laredo, TXAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA520Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 680 · Wilmington, DEThe passenger’s inadvertent slip on the airplane's air stairs during deplaning, which resulted in a broken ankle.NTSB DCA17CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 717 200 · Hopewell, VAthe flight attendant's inadvertent bump into a retractable galley tray.NTSB CEN15CA340Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg.NTSB DCA15CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MAan inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.NTSB ERA14LA290Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.NTSB DCA14CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 - 932ER · San Diego, CAthe flight attendant's inadvertent trip and fall over a passenger bag that was in the aisle.NTSB CEN13CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Augusta, KSThe pilot did not obtain adequate airspeed and clearance from obstructions during a grass field takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Heth, ARThe partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA12LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice Leo B Kitfox Series 5 · Port Canaveral, FLImpingement of the elevator control by foreign objects (clamp, glove) left in the flight control path by the pilot/owner or maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA12CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLester Robert E KR-2 · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the airplane’s engine air inlet system resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA12CA045Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 · Angers, Francethe flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.NTSB ANC12CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Beluga, AKGround personnel's movement of cargo in windy conditions, which allowed a previously secured cargo sack to blow into the main rotor blades.NTSB ERA12CA291Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FLThe passenger’s fall from the airplane during a normal egress.NTSB CEN11FA263Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fredricktown, MOThe pilot's decision to attempt to maintain visual flight by descending below an area of deteriorating forecast weather to an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance.NTSB CEN10LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Toulin, ILA partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.NTSB CEN10LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) · Chicago, ILThe flight attendant's loss of balance resulting in a fall and a broken wrist.NTSB WPR10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.NTSB DCA10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TXThe fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.NTSB ANC09LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lime Village, AKThe passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S-2A · Springfield, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the unintentional obstruction of the rudder by the passenger.