NTSB investigations, 2026

179 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2026 per year, 1962–2026: 14,035 cases
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19635
1964352
1965314
1966410
1967449
1968327
1969364
1970345
1971383
1972265
1973299
1974343
1975315
1976281
1977333
1978344
1979321
1980251
1981289
1982254
1983247
1984238
1985192
1986182
1987187
1988168
1989162
1990185
1991191
1992146
1993140
1994175
1995197
1996145
1997154
1998153
1999175
2000162
2001148
2002153
2003162
2004129
2005143
2006127
2007150
2008170
2009205
2010198
2011188
2012184
2013153
2014188
2015184
2016191
2017195
2018172
2019197
2020193
2021179
2022176
2023204
2024216
2025204
2026179

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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\") = 2026
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  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.

NTSB ERA27LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 310R · Dayton, OHNov 2, 2026 · N1297GNTSB CEN27LA032AccidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openLuscombe 8A · Fredericksburg, TXOct 23, 2026 · N1329KNTSB CEN27LA025AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openHowell Mark R RV-8 · Geneseo, ILOct 21, 2026 · N818TCNTSB ERA27LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Tavares, FLOct 19, 2026 · N900JBNTSB CEN27LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-235 · Cedar Rapids, IAOn October 18, 2026, about 2015 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N8759W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was…Oct 19, 2026 · N8759W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN27LA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Boonville, INOn October 18, 2026, about 1500 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N88218, was involved in an accident near Boonville, Indiana. The pilot was not injured and a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by the airplane was fatally injured. The…Oct 18, 2026 · N88218 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN27LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MIOct 17, 2026 · N3368N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA27LA008Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openZielke Ronald W Zenith 750 · Marysville, OHOct 14, 2026 · N203RZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA27LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 525 · Bedford, PAOn October 7, 2026, at 1021 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 525 airplane, N600AL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bedford, Pennsylvania. One airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries, and the other airline transport…Oct 7, 2026 · N600AL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN27FA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLancair IV · Haslet, TXOn October 7, 2026, at 0952 central daylight time, an Lancair IV-P airplane, N5SV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Haslet, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…Oct 7, 2026 · N5SV · DestroyedNTSB CEN27LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSocata TB 9 Tampico · Loveland, COOn October 13, 2026, at 1412 mountain daylight time, a Socata TB 9 Tampico, N167GT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Loveland, Colorado. The private pilot and a passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a…Oct 3, 2026 · N167GT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN27LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 414A · Boerne, TXOn October 2, 2026, about 1352 central daylight time, a Cessna 414A airplane, N1245A, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boerne, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Oct 2, 2026 · N1245A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR27FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair · Everett, WAOn October 1, 2026, about 1450 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Glasair FT airplane, N314SR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Oct 1, 2026 · N314SR · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206G · Stony River, AKSep 21, 2026 · N1797R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182P · Warren, IDSep 20, 2026 · N7337N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAerospatiale SA 315 · Workmore, GAOn September 18, 2026, at 1604 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale SA315B helicopter, N238HA was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Workmore, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 18, 2026 · N238HA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172M · Hanover, INOn September 16, 2026, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9909Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hanover, Indiana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…Sep 16, 2026 · N9909Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Howell, MISep 13, 2026 · N942RM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Natchez, MSThe pilot’s failure to complete a preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in a center of gravity beyond the forward limit, and adversely affected the helicopter’s controllability during takeoff.Sep 13, 2026 · N7527L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Colquitt, GAOn September 11, 2026 about 0830 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N4026E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Colquitt, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 11, 2026 · N4026E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · Willow, AKSep 11, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · DeQuincy, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after encountering a wind gust. Contributing to the accident was nearby convective activity.Sep 10, 2026 · N80515 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA12 · Arctic Village, AKSep 10, 2026 · N2945M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openWawrzynski Vincent P RV-7 · Columbia, CASep 9, 2026 · N1003 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Panama City, FLOn September 7, 2026, about 1059 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N734NM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Panama City, Florida. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was…Sep 7, 2026 · N734NM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA312Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 337 · Brenham, TXOn September 7, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, a Cessna 337C airplane, N2657S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Brenham, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 7, 2026 · N2657S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26FA310Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20F · Titusville, FLOn September 7, 2026, about 1015 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F airplane, N9546M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Sep 7, 2026 · N9546M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR20 · California, MDSep 4, 2026 · N187PH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff after the airplane had accelerated above its normal rotation speed. Also…Sep 1, 2026 · N47899 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Spicewood, TXAug 31, 2026 · N115JB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMaule M-5-210C · Venetie, AKAug 31, 2026 · N420KB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA367Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Murrieta, CAOn August 30, 2026, at 1040 Pacific daylight time, a Hawker Beechcraft G36, N646MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Murrieta, California. The student pilot, flight instructor, and 4 passengers were not injured. The airplane…Aug 30, 2026 · N646MM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportWestwind 1124A · Las Vegas, NVOn August 28, 2026, about 0145 Pacific daylight time, an IAI 1124A Westwind airplane, Canadian registration C-GIAW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada. The two pilots, and…Aug 28, 2026 · C-GIAW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Westminster, COAug 28, 2026 · N125WB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAutogyro Cavalon · Conroe, TXAug 27, 2026 · N128NR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRotorsport UK Rotorsport UK Cavalo · Brenham, TXAug 22, 2026 · N987AG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-150 · Brenham, TXAug 22, 2026 · N7517D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 150M · Greenwood, ILAug 22, 2026 · N3103V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA306Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPowrachute Pegasus · Humboldt, TNAug 16, 2026 · N2541Z · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA335IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Guarulhos, BrazilAug 15, 2026 · PR-MRM · 3 aircraftNTSB DCA26WA311IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Munich, GermanyAug 15, 2026 · VN-A867NTSB CEN26LA298Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotor Effects M24 Plus · Waelder, TXThe pilot’s improper execution of rejected takeoff procedures, which resulted in loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.Aug 15, 2026 · N91JL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SF50 · Driggs, IDAug 14, 2026 · N71KD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA305Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBarry Lynn Kromer Zenith Cruzer · Chatham, MAOn August 14, 2026, about 1040 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith Cruzer, N673BK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chatham, Massachusetts. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger received minor…Aug 14, 2026 · N673BK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA292Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MIOn August 14, 2026, about 1945 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft DCO-65 airplane, N48446, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Copper City, Michigan. The pilot was seriously injured. The pilot-rated passenger was not injured.…Aug 14, 2026 · N48446 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStaudacher Jon ZZ 102 · Vicksburg, MIOn August 12, 2026, about 1906 eastern daylight time, a Staudacher ZZ 102 experimental airplane, N134ZZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vicksburg, Michigan. The airline transport pilot and one passenger were seriously…Aug 12, 2026 · N134ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Sells, AZAug 9, 2026 · N551JW · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA332IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mascot, AustraliaAug 9, 2026 · VH-IJO · 2 aircraftNTSB ANC26LA082Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRobinson Helicopter R44 · Macedonia, IAAug 9, 2026 · N197HL · Substantial damageNTSB ENG26WA033OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Cancun, MexicoAug 8, 2026 · N27273 · Minor damage