NTSB investigations, MD
44 cases where NTSB found Conditions/weather/phenomena.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' 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\", '0303'))
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" = 'MD' 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", '0303')) 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 ERA26LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24-180 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.NTSB ERA25LA127Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Mayo, MDA total loss of engine power at low altitude due to an accumulation of carburetor ice while in a cruise-power descent, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB DCA24LA256Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Severn, MDA passenger’s failure to comply with crew member instructions to remain seated with seatbelt fastened.NTSB ERA24LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB DCA23LA090Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Taneytown, MDAn encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB ERA23LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Accident, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA22LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of moderate to heavy icing conditions, which resulted in a degradation of airplane performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA22LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna/Air Repair 305F · Anne Arundel, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB ERA20CA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Churchville, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA20CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOrlican L60 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach, which resulted in the airplane ballooning and then veering left upon landing and the right wing impacting the runway.NTSB GAA19CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA19FA163Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportGuimbal Cabri · Kent Island, MDThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight at a low altitude without…NTSB ERA18LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Churchville, MDThe pilots' decision to take off from a wet, upsloping turf runway with a quartering tailwind and elevated density altitude conditions, which degraded takeoff and climb performance and resulted in the glider flight instructor's decision to discontinue the…NTSB ERA18LA094Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's flight in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA16CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Church Hill, MDThe pilot's decision to land on an unlighted grass airstrip at night, resulting in landing long, a loss of directional control, and collapsed landing gear producing substantial damage to the landing gear attachment point and left wing.NTSB ERA16FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB GAA16CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB GAA16CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Stevensville, MDThe pilots failure to maintain glide path, descent rate and landing flare, in off shore wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.NTSB DCA15MA029Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MDthe pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for…NTSB ERA14TA435Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA14CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA14CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC 65 · Fallston, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional landing on a closed runway with a tailwind.NTSB ERA13CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLennox Kenneth J Zodiac 601HDS · Salisbury, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing.NTSB ERA13CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Chestertown, MDThe student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA13CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmirkhanian Shahram Charl Commander · Westminster, MDImpact with power lines due to the pilot’s obscured vision due to the low angle of the sun, which prevented the pilot from seeing the lines.NTSB ERA12CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Lusby, MDThe pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.NTSB ERA11CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot's decision to continue taxiing with restricted windshield visibility.NTSB DCA11CA070Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Baltimore, MDan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB ERA11CA247Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-2B7 · Cheltenham, MDThe in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ERA11LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ridgely, MDThe pilot receiving instruction's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing and delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, low final approach, and subsequent collision with the ground short of the runway. Contributing to…NTSB ERA11CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · Ridgely, MDThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA10CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing.NTSB ERA10CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA10CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing a go-around.NTSB ERA10CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.NTSB ERA09FA417Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MDThe pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…NTSB ERA09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds.NTSB MIA08MA203Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAerospatiale SA365N-1 D · District Heights, MDThe pilot's attempt to regain visual conditions by performing a rapid descent and his failure to arrest the descent at the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach. Contributing to the accident were (1) the pilot’s limited recent instrument…NTSB NYC08LA310Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDufault Mark V Pitts S-1D · Ridgely, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation which resulted in an attempted landing in fog and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC08FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.