NTSB investigations, SD
63 cases where NTSB found Environmental issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SD' 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" = 'SD' 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 WPR26LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-7 Courier · Wessington Springs, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent go-around with a gusty right crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SDThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.NTSB CEN25LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Faith, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s failure to land on the centerline of the snow-covered runway at night, which resulted in the left wing impacting a snowbank, a subsequent loss of directional control, and runway excursion.NTSB CEN24FA295Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Irene, SDThe pilot’s poor decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.NTSB CEN24LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander S2R · White, SDA low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN24LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN23LA302Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A · Custer, SDThe pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.NTSB CEN23LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…NTSB CEN23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Murdo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds.NTSB CEN20FA022Accident · 9 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Chamberlain, SDThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in reduced static longitudinal stability and his…NTSB CEN20FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Aberdeen, SDThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Onida, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires during agricultural application operations.NTSB GAA19CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SDThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN19LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Union Center, SDThe ambulance driver’s failure to see the helicopter’s rotating main rotor blades in dark night conditions, which resulted in the ambulance’s inadvertent collision with the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the ambulance driver's failure to follow…NTSB GAA19CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorterfield CP 65 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bradley, SDThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN18LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, SDA stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.NTSB GAA18CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB CEN18LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Pine Ridge, SDThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during descent, which resulted in structural icing, the pilot’s inability to maintain altitude, and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was an incomplete preflight weather…NTSB GAA18CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, SDThe flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.NTSB GAA17CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Belle Fourche, SDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17CA294Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Harrold, SDThe pilot’s improper attempt at a low-pass maneuver, which resulted in a collision with a tractor.NTSB CEN17FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Opal, SDThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.NTSB DCA16IA215Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 232 · Wood, SDan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight.NTSB GAA16LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach procedure in a timely manner, which resulted in collision with a light pole and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN16LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SDThe pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.NTSB GAA15CA251Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402A · Fort Pierre, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane striking guy-wires during aerial application operations.NTSB GAA15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Forest City, SDThe pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.NTSB GAA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SDThe pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15CA160Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith Acft Stol CH 701 · Marion, SDThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land resulting in contact with a power line and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CEN14LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Winner, SDThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a tailwind and his failure to achieve the proper airspeed for liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.NTSB CEN14FA224Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to remain clear of an unlit wind turbine. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative obstruction light on the wind…NTSB CEN13LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Gary, SDThe failure of the engine connecting rod due to fatigue.NTSB CEN13LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB CEN13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SDThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.NTSB CEN12CA658Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Spearfish, SDThe pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain.NTSB CEN12CA313Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Clear Lake, SDThe pilot's failure to perform a detailed observation of the power lines before beginning the aerial application work, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the two lower wires.NTSB CEN12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Isabel, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rapid City, SDThe loss of engine power during climb due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the limited travel of the carburetor heat valve which prevented application of maximum carburetor heat.NTSB CEN12CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Tea, SDThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN11LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN10CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Bison, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.NTSB CEN10CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337 · Custer, SDA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement.NTSB CEN10CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L · Kyle, SDThe pilot's improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.