NTSB investigations, SC
107 cases where NTSB found Environmental issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Where
Latest cases
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SCThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA26LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SCThe glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Mount Pleasant, SCThe airplane’s encounter with uneven terrain during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with water.NTSB ERA26LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenville, SCAn in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA26LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Williston, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB DCA25LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · North Charleston, SCThe ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.NTSB ERA25LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rock Hill, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing.NTSB ERA24LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCorella Neil RV9A · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in variable wind conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB ERA24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConstruzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SCAn in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB ERA24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.NTSB ERA23LA391Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Anderson, SCThe pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.NTSB ERA23LA342Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Greer, SCA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…NTSB ERA23LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA50 · Wagener, SCThe pilot’s decision to take off from a short, grass runway in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB ERA23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7DC-CONV · Fort Mill, SCThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before initiating a descent in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA23LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kingstree, SCThe airplane’s impact with two deer during the landing roll.NTSB ERA22LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Fountain Inn, SCThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA22LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in a takeoff attempt from a grass parking area instead of the runway and subsequent impact with a pole.NTSB ERA22LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Pickens, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with rocky terrain.NTSB ERA22LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the parked fuel truck while taxiing for takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s decision to park the airplane in the congested ramp area and his excessive taxi speed.NTSB ERA21LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIsrael Aerospace Industries Gulfstream G150 · Ridgeland, SCThe flight crew’s continuation of an unstable approach and the failure of the ground air brakes to deploy upon touchdown, both of which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing was the crew’s motivation and response to external pressures to complete the…NTSB ERA21LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 550 · Charleston, SCThe airplane's impact with a deer during takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA192Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMeyeres F L/Meyeres M M Skystar Ktfox Clsc 4 · Mountain Rest, SCA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the engine’s lack of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA21LA395Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp Hirth Ventus C · Wagener, SCImpact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport.NTSB ERA21LA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA21LA115Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Myrtle Beach, SCAn encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to an unseated passenger.NTSB ERA21LA101Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA21LA054Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Greenville, SCA partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing.NTSB ERA20LA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Union, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing.NTSB ERA20LA150Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring, which did not identify and prevent the…NTSB GAA20CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA20CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Longs, SCThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing, and impact with trees.NTSB ERA19LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Summit, SCA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice formation.NTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB GAA19CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II · Coward, SCThe noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA19CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Ridgeland, SCThe flight instructor's failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.NTSB GAA19CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA19LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Myrtle Beach, SCAn encounter with low-level windshear and turbulence during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA19CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's improper decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a pole.NTSB GAA18CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Greenville, SCThe pilot failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a wet runway, which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.NTSB ERA18LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · West Columbia, SCThe pilot’s inadvertent navigation onto a service road instead of a taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a stop sign.NTSB GAA18CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a left quartering headwind.NTSB GAA18CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Marietta, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Pelion, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Charleston, SCThe flight instructor’s abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid a reported unmanned aerial system, which resulted in a loss of forward airspeed and settling with power and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.