NTSB investigations

7 cases where the probable cause includes Access to equipment/controls.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations per year, 2009–2026: 7 cases
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE f.\"inProbableCause\" AND starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '03041015'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Early, TXThe unsecured cup holder that restricted left rudder pedal movement, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.Jan 11, 2026 · N85018 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 21, 2022 · N388RA · DestroyedNTSB 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…Dec 28, 2021 · N880Z · DestroyedNTSB 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.May 28, 2019 · N507JT · No damageNTSB 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.Aug 4, 2017 · N777NG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kyle, TXThe ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the interference of the flight controls by the heavy coat and boots the pilot was wearing.Feb 1, 2009 · N2620C · Substantial damage