Fatal NTSB investigations
574 cases where NTSB found Not determined, general.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 35 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '05000000'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '05000000')) 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 GAA26WA261Incident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 152 · Mengeringhausen, GermanyNTSB GAA26WA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Santa Cruz Barillas, GuatemalaNTSB GAA26WA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT802 · Krivi Put, CroatiaNTSB GAA25WA260Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignAerospool WT9 Dynamic LSA · Orbe, SwitzerlandNTSB WPR25LA212Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T240 · San Diego, CAImpact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not located.NTSB GAA25WA223Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobin DR400 · Voglans, FranceNTSB GAA25WA172Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech B36 · Korschenbroich, GermanyNTSB GAA25WA152Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignDe Havilland DHC2 · Saint-Basile-le-Grand, CanadaNTSB CEN25LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Atlantic Ocean, CanadaThe airplane’s impact with the ocean for undetermined reasons based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR25LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Round Mountain, NVImpact with mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB WPR25FA062Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Potrero, CAThe pilot’s loss of control during cruise flight due to incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24FA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24FA362Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Waynesville, OHA loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24FA312Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Elkhart, ILAn off-airport landing in a soybean field for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries and airplane damage was a fire that occurred at an unknown time.NTSB CEN24FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDeGraw DeBird · Napoleon, MISeparation of the gyroplane’s tail due to main rotor blade contact for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24FA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Cuba, KYImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24FA300Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24FA213Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Chamberino, NMAn aerodynamic stall and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN24FA220Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Broseley, MOThe pilot’s inflight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24FA148Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDavis DA-3 · Antlers, OKImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24FA073Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportOstroth Thane L Cozy MK IV · Half Moon Bay, CAThe airplane’s impact with the ocean for undetermined reasons after departing into night, instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA24FA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHughes Helicopters 369E · Miami, FLMain rotor contact with the tail boom for unknown reasons, resulting in the separation of the tail boom.NTSB ERA24FA069Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B2 · Hammonton, NJThe helicopter’s gradual descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24FA026Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Marion, OHA descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA357Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kingston, NJA loss of control, which resulted in the main rotor blade severing the tail boom, for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Wellington, COThe pilot’s loss of glider control during approach for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA23FA352Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter EC135 · Pompano Beach, FLAn inflight fire outside of the engine firewalls, likely from overheating of the No. 1 engine for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial tailboom separation.NTSB WPR23FA323Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHensler Howard Cassutt · West Jordan, UTA loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA376Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSixchuter Spirit XL · Hovland, MNThe collision with the lake by a noncertificated pilot for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC23FA061Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKAn impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.NTSB WPR23FA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlasair Glastar · Idaho City, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23FA321Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKolb Firestar · McAlpin, FLA collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, ILAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MNA collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23FA254Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith 601XL · Albertville, ALA descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA204Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuce Buttercup · Lyndonville, NYAn in-flight breakup due to structural overload of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114TC · Palm City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23FA185Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36A · San Clemente Island, CAThe pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that…NTSB CEN23FA144Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Oxford, MSAn in-flight collision with trees and terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23FA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Queets, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Duluth, MNA rapid descent and subsequent collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA23FA113Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · North Castle, NYThe pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Alpharetta, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA23FA045Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBearhawk Patrol · Hanover Township, PAThe pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23FA007Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCornford Craig H Mustang II · Jamul, CAImpact with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons due to the limited evidence that could be collected from the accident sceneNTSB CEN22FA436Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportStory Charles Brad TT FOX · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR22LA371Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Pacific Ocean, CAUndetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.