NTSB investigations, MA
77 cases where NTSB found Environmental issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '03'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '03')) 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 ERA26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Chatham, MAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA25LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 Traveller · Boston, MAThe tug crew’s inadequate visual lookout while towing an airplane at night and their failure to identify a stationary airplane within sufficient time/distance to stop.NTSB ERA24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA23LA192IncidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 60 · Boston, MAThe Hop-a-Jet flight crew taking off without a takeoff clearance which resulted in a conflict with a JetBlue flight that had been cleared to land on an intersecting runway.NTSB ERA23FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Falmouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.NTSB ERA23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Mashpee, MAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.NTSB ERA22LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Barnstable, MAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Orleans, MAThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering over water in dark night conditions.NTSB ERA21FA354Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402C · Provincetown, MAThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform an aborted landing late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around once the approach became unstabilized, per the operator’s…NTSB ERA21LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402C · New Bedford, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB ERA21LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Leicester, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation.NTSB ERA21LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.NTSB ERA21LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.NTSB ERA20CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB ERA20LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Beverly, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the student pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a grass runway in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a large bush.NTSB ERA19TA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 208 · Pepperell, MAThe pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a gusting left quartering tailwind and his subsequent attempt to reposition the helicopter and take off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA18FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Woburn, MAThe pilots' loss of control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA18TA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanson, MAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA18FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hanson, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…NTSB ERA18LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching…NTSB GAA18CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Marlborough, MAThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a runway that was too short for a safe landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA18LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Barre Plains, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.NTSB GAA18CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bedford, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage.NTSB GAA18CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T303 · Great Barrington, MAThe pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.NTSB GAA18CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · Hyannis, MAEncounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.NTSB GAA18CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.NTSB GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB DCA17CA111Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 232 · Boston, MAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB GAA17CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Orange, MAThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca L 3B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB OPS17IA003IncidentClass 2 · IncidentFinal reportDouglas DC 9 83 · Westfield, MAThe air traffic controller issuing the aircraft a clearance to land while there was a vehicle authorized to be on the same runway. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's decision to not simulcast the local control and ground control…NTSB GAA16CA515Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pittsfield, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch.NTSB GAA16CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing, followed by a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and an impact with a security fence and vehicles during the subsequent attempt to abort…NTSB ERA16LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C55 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA15LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainville, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.NTSB ERA14CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA14LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColt Balloons 160A · Clinton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning and improper landing site selection and approach path, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines during landing. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate…NTSB ERA14CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.NTSB ERA14MA271Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G IV · Bedford, MAThe flight crewmembers' failure to perform the flight control check before takeoff, their attempt to take off with the gust lock system engaged, and their delayed execution of a rejected takeoff after they became aware that the controls were locked.…NTSB ERA14CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11S · Marlboro, MAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout in crosswinds, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.NTSB ERA14CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mansfield, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.NTSB ERA13CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Stow, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA12CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.