NTSB investigations, 2020
86 cases where NTSB found Not determined.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 150 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 199 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2013 | 128 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2020
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '05'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2020 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '05')) 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 CEN21LA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MSThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…NTSB WPR21LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UTThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that cannot be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA078Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Sadler, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Elton, LAThe loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fallbrook, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Arch Cape, ORThe pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · El Monte, CAA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.NTSB ANC21LA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Whitewater, KSA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Billings, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPearson Starduster · Cedar City, UTA loss of directional control for reasons that were not determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Crystal Beach, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182 · Houma, LAImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB ERA21LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWatson Michael A Velocity Elite RG · Lady Lake, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN21LA001Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Cedaredge, COA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Byers, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20LA320Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1A · San Diego, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a hard landing off airport.NTSB WPR20CA316Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Pacific City, ORA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA413Accident · FatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OKA loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA400Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSafari S · Red Bud, ILA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20LA392Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MNA steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA20LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Melbourne, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA312Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Sweetwater, TNA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA380Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Canyon Lake, TXThe total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20CA386Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA375Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Mustang T-51 · Brighton, COThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA20LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chino, CAThe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not…NTSB ANC20LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN20LA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA279Accident · FatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Quillayute, WAThe airplane’s descent into trees and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA20LA287Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Groton, CTThe reported partial loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA346Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · San Benito, TXA loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20LA336Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Osage Beach, MOAn in-flight fire and subsequent loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff. The source of the in-flight fire or the reason for the loss of airplane control could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA20LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · West Palm Beach, FLAn on-ground engine fire, the source of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSiebel Auriga · Rockford, ILThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20LA328Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Marathon, TXThe in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hanna, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB ERA20LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Alabaster, ALA loss of control and lack of climb performance shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA314Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 8 · Grimes, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined.NTSB ERA20CA252Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportFurlong CA-6 · Manville, NJA loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC20LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Birch Creek, AKA loss of control for undetermined reasons while on the surface of the water during scoop operations in support of wildland firefighting operations.NTSB CEN20LA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OKThe reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA262Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · Ravenna, TXElectrical and engine problems for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, ARThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, ORA loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA196Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKostrazewa Andre Sonex Light Sport · Centerville, UTThe pilot flying’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for the attempted forced landing could not be determined.NTSB WPR20LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA189Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale SA342J · Minden, NVThe total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while the pilot was transitioning through an altitude and…