NTSB investigations
113 cases where NTSB found Task environment.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 10 |
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| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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\", '0304')) 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", '0304')) 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 CEN26LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Ellsworth, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.NTSB CEN26LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.NTSB WPR26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Parkman, WYThe pilots’ failure to maintain separation while conducting air work in a common operational area. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ divided attention associated with the mission activity and unreliable radio communications.NTSB WPR26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco RNF · Phoenix, AZThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the low-wing airplane while taxiing.NTSB DCA25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Canada BD500 · Denver, COUnidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.NTSB CEN25LA316Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportXag P100 PRO · Depew, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the unmanned aircraft system during takeoff.NTSB DCA25LA185Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXSerious Injury to a flight attendant sustained during an evacuation.NTSB DCA25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 757 · Atlanta, GASubstantial injury to a passenger sustained during evacuation.NTSB WPR24LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Raft River, IDThe pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low ambient light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB WPR24FA156Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Bandera, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into icing conditions and inclement weather, which likely led to spatial disorientation when he attempted to divert from the planned course to the destination airport.NTSB CEN24LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Port Lavaca, TXThe pilot’s improper manual engine mixture management which resulted in a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s improper setting of the idle mixture adjustment and the pilot’s decision to take off with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN24LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kenosha, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing.NTSB DCA24FA017Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportTextron 510 · Houston, TXThe takeoff by the flight crew of N269AA, without a takeoff clearance, which resulted in a collision with N510HM that was landing on an intersecting runway. Contributing to the accident was the N269AA crew’s expectation bias and distraction.NTSB CEN23FA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Burlington, VTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN23LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Wright, LAThe pilot's decision to takeoff with the airplane overloaded which resulted in the airplane settling and subsequently impacting terrain.NTSB DCA23LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · New York, NYITA Airways flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and another airplane stopped on an adjoining taxiway.NTSB CEN23MA034Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing B17 · Dallas, TXthe air boss’s and air show event organizer’s lack of an adequate, prebriefed aircraft separation plan for the air show performance, relying instead on the air boss’s real-time deconfliction directives and the see-and-avoid strategy for collision avoidance,…NTSB ERA23FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Harlan, KYThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…NTSB CEN22FA331Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportColumbia Helicopters CH-47D · North Fork, IDThe failure of the flight crew to properly secure a company-issued iPad, leading to its migration into and jamming of the copilot’s left pedal, preventing the pilot from arresting a left yaw, and resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ERA22FA233Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 140 · Wayne, NEThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not…NTSB CEN22LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RXS-8 · Yutan, NEThe pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.NTSB ERA22LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Naples, FLThe biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.NTSB WPR22FA068Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CAThe flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…NTSB CEN22FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAutoGyro Cavalon · Stroud, OKThe pilot’s lack of experience in the gyroplane and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind. As a result, the gyroplane did not generate enough lift to takeoff before it struck a barbed wire fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to wear…NTSB CEN21LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDriver RV-7 · Oshkosh, WIThe RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created…NTSB ANC20CA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Naknek, AKThe PA-32 pilot's failure to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB WPR20LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…NTSB ERA20FA096Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 501 · Fairmount, GAThe pilots’ loss of control in flight in freezing instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation.NTSB WPR20FA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportThunder Mustang TM-1 · Santa Clarita, CAEngine detonation that resulted in material deformation of the crankcase and led to engine failure and restricted cockpit visibility.NTSB ERA19FA251Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tappahannock, VAThe pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airplane's parachute system.NTSB ERA19FA210Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Big Grand Cay, BahamasThe pilots’ decision to takeoff over water in dark night conditions with no external visual reference, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent collision with the water. Also causal was the pilots’ failure to adequately monitor their…NTSB DCA19CA153Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Fort Lauderdale, FLA buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the pot locking lever was raised.NTSB CEN19MA141Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which prevented the two pilots from seeing the other airplane before the collision, and the absence of visual and aural alerts from both airplanes’ traffic display systems, while operating in a geographic…NTSB WPR19FA109Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · Fort McDowell, AZThe separation of the main rotor head from the mast as a result of a sudden displacement of the cyclic stick during a low-G maneuver, leading to mast bumping. Contributing to the accident were the unsecure positioning of the flight test engineer’s laptop…NTSB ERA19FA134Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportHogan Innovator · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the airplane's second test flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing external pressures to guide his decision to fly the airplane when he…NTSB GAA19CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and…NTSB GAA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hanover, VAThe student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.NTSB CEN18LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron A 250 · Hartsel, COThe passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.NTSB WPR18LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Hyrum, UTThe pilot’s improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a malfunctioning hangar door and a…NTSB GAA18CA319Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAThe biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.NTSB CEN18FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Williamsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain an updated weather briefing before the flight and his subsequent loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions during a diversion to an alternate airport after…NTSB DCA18LA163Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 323 · Atlanta, GAThe flight crew’s delayed landing after an in-flight engine fire, which reignited after both fire bottles were discharged and resulted in substantial damage to an engine pylon. Contributing to the delayed landing was likely the flight crew’s perception that…NTSB GAA18CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control and long landing in gusting wind conditions due to his shoe getting stuck on the brakes.NTSB GAA18CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 · La Paloma, TXThe separation of a weight from the gunner’s net, which struck the helicopter’s main rotor blade during flight.NTSB ERA17MA316Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Hertford, NCA failure of the rear bearing in the No. 2 engine, which (1) created multiple and likely unexpected and confusing cockpit indications, resulting in the pilot's improper diagnosis and subsequent erroneous shutdown of the No. 1 engine, and (2) the resulting…NTSB GAA17CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Salisbury, NCThe physical interference of the student pilot’s headset control unit with the canopy, which prevented the canopy latches from seating properly and resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRandall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WAThe other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.NTSB CEN17FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenith CH701SP · Laddonia, MOThe pilot's decision to take off at night and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. which resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB GAA17CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas E Hudzinski Backcountry Super CR · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.