NTSB investigations, 2019

348 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2019 per year, 1962–2026: 35,881 cases
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2012309
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2015295
2016324
2017275
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2019348
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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\") = 2019
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  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 ERA20WA067Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Cmte Nicanor Otamendi, ArgentinaThe government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 560XLS airplane that occurred on December 28, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the…Dec 28, 2019 · LV-FQD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20MA010Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus AS350B2 · Kekaha, HIThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules (VFR) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in the collision into terrain. Contributing to the accident was Safari Aviation Inc.’s lack of safety management processes…Dec 27, 2019 · N985SA · DestroyedNTSB CEN20WA045Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · San Rafael, MexicoOn December 24, 2019, about 1529 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B airplane, XA-TWN, impacted desert terrain near San Rafael, Sonoroa, Mexico, while enroute to the Guerrero Negro Airport (MMGR), Baja California, Mexico. The two occupants sustained…Dec 24, 2019 · XA-TWN · DestroyedNTSB ENG20WA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Guwahati, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on December 23, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced an inflight shutdown…Dec 23, 2019 · VT-WGL · No damageNTSB WPR20CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase II · Lake Havasu City, AZThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.Dec 22, 2019 · N5057Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Mayaguez, PRThe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel shutoff switch to the “off” position while attempting to take a picture of himself, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching in open water.Dec 22, 2019 · N211RR · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20WA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Mumbai, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on December 22, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced high engine…Dec 22, 2019 · VT-WJE · No damageNTSB DCA20CA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kansas City, MOa bird strike during descentDec 22, 2019 · N7739A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Florida, MAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing in a remote, wooded terrain.Dec 20, 2019 · N4726S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20WA066Accident · 9 fatalClass 3 · ForeignBeech A100 · Charallave, VenezuelaDec 19, 2019 · YV1104 · DestroyedNTSB ERA20CA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPitts A · Hickory Valley, TNThe pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 19, 2019 · N113A · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20WA035Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna P210 · Moruya, AustraliaDec 19, 2019 · N210BA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20CA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ190 · Disputanta, VAan encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.Dec 18, 2019 · N959UW · No damageNTSB CEN20WA056Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationLearjet 45 · Geneva, SwitzerlandThe government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a LEARJET 45 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under the…Dec 18, 2019 · D-CNMB · No damageNTSB CEN20LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525A · Scotts Bluff, NEThe installation of incorrect mounting hardware to secure the right engine cowl, which resulted in an in-flight separation and impact with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator.Dec 18, 2019 · CGOJG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Starkville, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to visually confirm the remaining fuel onboard during the intermediate stop.Dec 18, 2019 · N9566S · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20WA039Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Shannon, IrelandThe government of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767 airplane that occurred on December 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the provisions…Dec 16, 2019 · N642UA · No damageNTSB DCA20CA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB 135KL · Alexandria, LAan encounter with convectively induced turbulence while overflying an area of known convective activity.Dec 16, 2019 · N805AE · No damageNTSB ERA20LA054Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · San Antonio, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to complete all necessary steps of a service bulletin and subsequent failure to identify the loose lower actuator bearing support bracket during inspections, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, resulted…Dec 14, 2019 · N440AH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Carlsbad, CAThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the undocumented installation of the supercharger, which resulted in increased stress on the crankshaft.Dec 13, 2019 · N182EF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA103Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Region del Bio Bio, ChileThe government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150 airplane that occurred on December 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions of…Dec 13, 2019 · CC-PGU · DestroyedNTSB ANC20WA009Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA60 · Nanaimo, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA60 airplane that occurred on December 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions…Dec 11, 2019 · C-FQYW · DestroyedNTSB ENG20IA006Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Keene, NHThe arcing failure of the windshield heat L2 power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons.Dec 9, 2019 · C-GNON · Minor damageNTSB ERA20LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportParsons Two Place #1 · Naguabo, PRA failure of the rudder attachment bolt, which resulted in the rudder’s subsequent inflight separation from the fuselage.Dec 8, 2019 · N446PS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…Dec 8, 2019 · N5557Q · DestroyedNTSB WPR20WA081Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationOas UH-1H · Williamtown Aerodrome, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a OAS UH-1H helicopter that occurred on December 07, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…Dec 7, 2019 · VH-OXI · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA035Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine’s Nos. 3 and 4 bearings and the power turbine pinion gear, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.Dec 7, 2019 · N79LP · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 6 · Pima, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Dec 5, 2019 · N616RV · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus AS 350 B2 · Los Angeles, CAan inflight collision with a hard object of polycarbonate construction, with size and features consistent with that of a small UAS (drone).Dec 5, 2019 · N71HD · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA20LA047Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Dec 4, 2019 · N2876Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA102Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · Caieiras, SP, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH C90 airplane that occurred on December 02, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…Dec 2, 2019 · PP-BSS · DestroyedNTSB CEN20FA023Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.Dec 2, 2019 · N6678P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Wrightsville, GAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in an forced off-airport landing.Nov 30, 2019 · N52CY · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20WA008Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Krasnodarsky Krai, RussiaThe government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on November 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…Nov 30, 2019 · RA-05795 · DestroyedNTSB ANC20FA007Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during gusty wind and reduced visibility night conditions.Nov 30, 2019 · N4087G · DestroyedNTSB CEN20WA024Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Kingston, CanadaNov 28, 2019 · N50DK · DestroyedNTSB WPR20FA034Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight in dark night conditions.Nov 27, 2019 · N7GA · DestroyedNTSB GAA20WA097Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Near Puffin Island, Anglesey, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on November 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under…Nov 25, 2019 · G-CBXJ · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA020Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tyler, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of detonation due to a combination of improper magneto to engine timing and a rich fuel mixture.Nov 22, 2019 · N969JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA080Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 95-B55 · Malmo, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 95-B55 airplane that occurred on November 17, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions…Nov 17, 2019 · SE-LUX · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20IA005Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAgusta A109 · Penobscot, MEFatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor.Nov 16, 2019 · N901EM · Minor damageNTSB ERA20LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans Rans S7 Courier · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to verify that the engine oil tank contained adequate oil for the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power as a result of lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect oil consumption…Nov 15, 2019 · N831RS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAgusta A109 · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that caused the tail rotor blades to contact the tailboom.Nov 13, 2019 · N271HC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA021Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Tunis, TunisiaThe government of Tunisia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on November 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Tunisia's investigation under the…Nov 11, 2019 · TS-HAE · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Metaline, WAImpact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · DestroyedNTSB GAA20WA123Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL600 2B19 · Madrid, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOMBARDIER CL600 2B19 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the…Nov 10, 2019 · N227WG · Minor damageNTSB ENG20WA008Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Raipur, IndiaThe AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A321 airplane with CFMI CFM56-5 engines that occurred on November 8, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…Nov 8, 2019 · VT-PPT · Minor damageNTSB WPR20WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Vereeniging, South AfricaOn November 6, 2019, about 1740 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172L, South African registration ZS-DAC, was enroute to the VOR beacon GAV, near Vereeniging, and reported a loss of engine power. The pilot forced landed the airplane in a field. The pilot…Nov 6, 2019 · ZS-DAC · No damageNTSB ENG20WA049Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Owerri, NigeriaNov 5, 2019 · 5N-BUJ · No damageNTSB ERA20TA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 76 · Doral, FLThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.Nov 4, 2019 · N6015Z · Substantial damage