Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.

127 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

19622026
Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S. per year, 1962–2026: 127 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 = 500)
  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 DCA12CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUniversity Of Kansas Meridian · McMurdo, AYan aerodynamic stall induced by an inadvertent autopilot Home command. The Home command was entered following a loss of the direct radio link due to improperly set failsafe settings, and an unintentional latching of Home mode from an earlier functionality…Dec 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Newcastle, St. Kitts & NevisThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft.Jul 13, 2004 · N829CA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA02MA042Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and…Jun 2, 2002 · N601FE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DHC-7 · Kwajalein, Marshall IslandsThe failure of the flight crew to properly execute the emergency landing gear extension procedure in response to a landing gear unsafe cockpit indication.Nov 27, 1999 · N273EP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369HS · Saipan, IndiaThe failure of the maintenance facility to comply with the service bulletins, which resulted in the development of a corrosion pit, subsequent leakage and failure of the acceleration bellows of the fuel control.Dec 6, 1997 · N9068F · DestroyedNTSB LAX98LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Saipan, MaliThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons that resulted in the pilot ditching the aircraft into the ocean.Nov 26, 1997 · N1256H · DestroyedNTSB MIA96IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-212B · Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe failure of the captain to maintain a level wings attitude during a go-around resulting in the right wing dragging on the ground.Dec 10, 1995 · N616FF · Minor damageNTSB LAX88LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-100 · Tau, AntarcticaThe captain, who was flying the twin otter from the right seat, entered a right hand traffic pattern for landing. A left quartering, 15 knot headwind, was gusting across the airport. Upon turning to the final approach the captain reduced the aircraft's engine…Jun 17, 1988 · N202RH · DestroyedNTSB LAX84FA415Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Tau, AntarcticaThe acft crash landed after the plt used flaps and power to semi-control pitch after the elevator down control cable failed at about 300 ft AGL on final approach. The left wing of the acft hit the terminal roof during the stall mush FROM50 ft AGL. The company…Jul 21, 1984 · N43SP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA81AA003Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing 727 · Yap, MicronesiaNov 21, 1980 · N18479 · DestroyedNTSB JKR81AA000Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing 727 · S.Jose, SerbiaSep 3, 1980 · N327PA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA80RA003Accident · 72 fatalClosedDouglas DC-10 · Mexico City, MexicoOct 31, 1979 · N903WA · DestroyedNTSB UNK79X0107Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mingaladon, BermudaDec 11, 1978 · N49093 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK78X0131Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Congotown, Burkina FasoAug 13, 1978 · N3875W · Substantial damageNTSB UNK78X0125Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Off Coast, KSJun 10, 1978 · N9885G · DestroyedNTSB UNK78X0118Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC-6A · Zandery, NSMay 5, 1978 · N3493F · DestroyedNTSB MIA770KT46Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560F · Exuma, Burkina FasoApr 5, 1977 · N6217X · DestroyedNTSB MIA77RA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedSwearingen SA226T · Nassau, Burkina FasoMar 3, 1977 · N5329M · DestroyedNTSB SEA76OO508Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · San Luis, MexicoJul 2, 1976 · N1057U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76OKT55Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BL-65 · Abaco, Burkina FasoFeb 29, 1976 · N29807 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA76RA017Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Istanbul, TUJan 2, 1976 · N1031F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75OQD31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Agua Caliente, MexicoJun 27, 1975 · N8444U · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75DJY06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Manila, RPApr 29, 1975 · N6838G · DestroyedNTSB LAX75OL002Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Tsuniah Lake, CanadaAug 13, 1974 · N54099 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75ON001Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Almeria, SPJul 20, 1974 · N22843 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75IN007Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · Sydney, American SamoaJul 18, 1974 · N732PA · Minor damageNTSB DCA74RZ019Accident · 107 fatalClosedBoeing 707 · Bali, IndonesiaApr 22, 1974 · N446PA · DestroyedNTSB DCA74AZ016Accident · 96 fatalClosedBoeing 707 · Pago Pago, AntarcticaJan 30, 1974 · N454PA · DestroyedNTSB UNK74X0100Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D55 · Honiara, BPNov 25, 1973 · N7499N · DestroyedNTSB LAX74OL040Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · R.Buena Vista, MexicoNov 21, 1973 · N8842M · DestroyedNTSB OAK74OJY06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPilatus PC6CH2 · Lam Son, VMOct 30, 1973 · N392R · Substantial damageNTSB UNK73X0124Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech B95 · San Inez, MexicoSep 24, 1973 · N9915R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DPA06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Las Delicias, MexicoSep 5, 1973 · N3910Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73DJY12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Plaridel, RPMay 28, 1973 · N22309 · DestroyedNTSB FTW73DQD18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna T210F · El Fuerte, MexicoMay 8, 1973 · N6136R · DestroyedNTSB OAK73DJY20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 204B · Ban Na, LaosMar 30, 1973 · N1196W · DestroyedNTSB MIA73RM094Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Grn Trtl C, Burkina FasoMar 26, 1973 · N5000J · DestroyedNTSB UNK73X0107Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Barranquilla, ColombiaMar 4, 1973 · N1692W · DestroyedNTSB MIA73RKT36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Coakly Twn, Burkina FasoDec 5, 1972 · N112MW · DestroyedNTSB MIA73RM053Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Port Howe, Burkina FasoNov 17, 1972 · N8119P · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73DJY08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 204B · Lat Khai, LaosSep 26, 1972 · N8513F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73RM030Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Georgetown, Burkina FasoSep 11, 1972 · N14265 · DestroyedNTSB OAK73FJZ01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Misawa, JAAug 2, 1972 · N6937G · Substantial damageNTSB UNK72X0112Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Iron Crk, CanadaJul 27, 1972 · N4059V · DestroyedNTSB OAK73DJY06Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Savannakhet, LaosJul 18, 1972 · 0067 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB OAK73O0001Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kadena Ab, JAMay 28, 1972 · N2491J · Minor damageNTSB UNK72X0108Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ptd.Bight, JamaicaApr 20, 1972 · N8065B · DestroyedNTSB OAK72DJY18Accident · No injuriesClosedPilatus PC6-H2 · Song Lai, LaosMar 21, 1972 · N391R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72OKT70Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Porvenir Islnd, RPFeb 26, 1972 · N5844Q · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72DJY08Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-6 · Bouam Long, LaosFeb 6, 1972 · N774M · Substantial damage