Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.

51 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

Cases per year

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Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S. per year, 1964–2026: 51 cases
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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 c.\"eventCountry\" <> 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DCA20LA100Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S61 · Camp Dwyer, AfghanistanFatigue cracking of the auxiliary servo cylinder’s pedal damper check valve housing and its bolts, which caused the sudden and uncommanded movement of the helicopter’s left pedal and a subsequent left yaw that continued until ground impact. Contributing to…Apr 20, 2020 · N908CH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Pacific Ocean, Marshall IslandsAn in-flight mechanical malfunction with the helicopter, which necessitated a ditching in the ocean. The reason for the malfunction could be determined because the helicopter sank and was not recovered.Feb 19, 2018 · N501VS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA063Accident · 12 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Punta Islita, Costa RicaThe flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to exit an area of rising terrain, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…Dec 31, 2017 · TI-BEI · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Manra Island, KiribatiA The loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined asbecause the helicopter sank in the oceanwater and was not recovered.Sep 3, 2015 · N9068F · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Latangai Island, Papua New GuineaThe failure of both the pilot and the fish master of the vessel to adequately monitor their environment, which resulted in a collision.Mar 2, 2013 · N471M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA419Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 530 (369FF) · Camp Butler, IraqThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level course reversal.Jul 17, 2009 · N974BW · DestroyedNTSB ERA13IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed WP-3D · A1Extensive salt buildup in the inlets of all four engines, which resulted in compressor stalls and tailpipe fires in three of the four engines.Nov 9, 2007 · N42RF · No damageNTSB ANC03GA023Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 212 · McMurdo Station, AYThe pilot's continued operation of the helicopter with an unstable external load, which resulted in damage to the cargo hook assembly, adjacent throttle controls, and subsequent loss of engine power, precipitating an emergency descent and impact with terrain.…Jan 17, 2003 · N1079U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA267Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Agana, TaiwanThe loss or partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 11, 1999 · N64813 · DestroyedNTSB IAD99GA036Accident · 13 fatalFinal reportMil MI-8MTV-1 · Hinche, HaitiThe flightcrew's inability to maintain visual contact with mountainous terrain in night, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was a lack of preparation and support for difficult flight conditions, including lack of coordination…Mar 15, 1999 · RA-25464 · DestroyedNTSB MIA97GA059Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAyres S2RHG-T65 · Guaviare, Colombiathe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jan 7, 1997 · N3100U · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA013Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · AntarcticaThe pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.Oct 22, 1990 · N2294W · DestroyedNTSB LAX88FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Mexicali, MexicoA Cessna 441 operated by the uscs collided with terrain while on a authorized night tactical flight. The copilot did not meet the currency standards as required by uscs and was not qualified in the acft. The flight originated during the daylight hours and…Nov 16, 1987 · N2484B · DestroyedNTSB UNK78X0132Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 205A · Dennison, CanadaAug 18, 1978 · N480AS · DestroyedNTSB UNK78X0113Accident · 5 fatalClosedNa Rockwell 560 · Nassau, Burkina FasoApr 3, 1978 · N343P · DestroyedNTSB UNK75X0102Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G4A · Ixiamas, St. BarthélemyFeb 16, 1975 · N1446W · DestroyedNTSB UNK74X0103Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Montego B, JamaicaApr 5, 1974 · N5559J · Minor damageNTSB MIA73OM112Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hope Bay, Burkina FasoJun 18, 1973 · N5366R · No damageNTSB MIA73RM108Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Staniel Cay, Burkina FasoJun 11, 1973 · N5218Y · DestroyedNTSB UNK73X0110Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12B · Gothenburg, SWApr 13, 1973 · N6055 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73RM013Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 310C · Normans Cay, Burkina FasoJul 27, 1972 · N2121T · DestroyedNTSB UNK72X0110Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269 · Eucott Bay, CanadaJul 10, 1972 · N9622F · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72DJY04Accident · 1 fatalClosedPilatus PC6CH2 · Ban Xieng, LaosApr 8, 1972 · N152L · DestroyedNTSB OAK72OJA05Accident · 1 fatalClosedPilatus PC-6H2 · Long Tieng, LaosAug 2, 1971 · N195X · No damageNTSB OAK72DJY13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPilatus PC6CH2 · Chiang Mai, ThailandApr 20, 1971 · N199X · DestroyedNTSB UNK71X0104Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · New Providence, Burkina FasoJan 31, 1971 · N6506G · DestroyedNTSB UNK71X0102Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Hatia Is Est Pkst, PakistanNov 23, 1970 · N1327X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71RM014Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Spanish W, Burkina FasoAug 13, 1970 · N232VC · DestroyedNTSB MIA70OKT28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Freeport, Burkina FasoJun 17, 1970 · N60606 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DUM04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C35 · El Rosario, MexicoJun 10, 1970 · N665D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70AM095Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7KCAB · Grnd Turk, Burkina FasoJun 7, 1970 · N6302N · DestroyedNTSB UNK69X0129Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 369MH · Leh-Kashmir, IndiaJul 3, 1969 · N9027F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69R0001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 336 · Wms Isle, Burkina FasoJul 1, 1968 · N3855U · DestroyedNTSB MIA68D0535Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Trinidad, WNMar 14, 1968 · N6611Z · Substantial damageNTSB UNK68X0105Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman TBM-3 · Agrinion, GreeceOct 16, 1967 · N68684 · DestroyedNTSB UNK67X0147Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Iraklion, GreeceAug 18, 1967 · N1395X · Substantial damageNTSB OAK68O0003Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDornier DO-28B · Luang P., LaosApr 9, 1967 · N9183X · Substantial damageNTSB UNK67X0113Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45 · Xuan Loc, VMFeb 23, 1967 · N4933C · Substantial damageNTSB UNK66X0170Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Kapuskasing, CanadaSep 3, 1966 · N8863F · Substantial damageNTSB UNK66X0149Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing A75 · Holtville, CanadaJun 18, 1966 · N52968 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK66X0147Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Welland, CanadaJun 10, 1966 · N8317W · DestroyedNTSB UNK66X0146Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 300 · Cairo U.A.R, EgyptJun 9, 1966 · N9451F · Substantial damageNTSB CAN66F0394Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHiller UH-12L · Mt.Seymour, CanadaMay 24, 1966 · N90482 · DestroyedNTSB UNK66X0122Accident · 1 fatalClosedCallair A-4 · San Miguel, RPFeb 16, 1966 · N6162C · DestroyedNTSB UNK66X0112Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Olive Alba, CanadaNov 30, 1965 · N3510P · Substantial damageNTSB OAK66D0158Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7DC · Nakadomari Okinwa, JANov 29, 1965 · N82240 · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X1493Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing A-75N1 · Freelighsburg, CanadaMay 28, 1965 · N58097 · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3637Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNavion B · Nestor Falls, CanadaAug 28, 1964 · N5425K · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3437Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Castries Bwi, São Tomé & PríncipeAug 17, 1964 · N1127W · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X2771Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing E-75 · Sherbrooke, CanadaJul 12, 1964 · N9302H · Substantial damage