NTSB investigations, 2020

39 cases where the phase of flight was Unknown.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2020 per year, 1962–2026: 1,978 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2020
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 990)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC21WA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Ojiro in Shimada-City, Shizuoka, JapanDec 30, 2020 · JA77ARNTSB CEN21LA088Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12XL · Port Isabel, TXAn exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power during an unknown phase of flight, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Dec 16, 2020 · N449JP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21WA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Tallong, AustraliaDec 2, 2020 · VH-HGU · DestroyedNTSB WPR21WA062Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Katale, UgandaNov 18, 2020 · N7834M · DestroyedNTSB CEN21WA063Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRotorsport UK Cavalon · Avoch, United KingdomNov 12, 2020 · G-CKYT · DestroyedNTSB CEN21WA042Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA34 · Reus, SpainNov 3, 2020 · EC-HCA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Whitewater, KSA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 3, 2020 · N455WM · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Crystal Beach, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Oct 26, 2020 · N32458 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA024Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlasair III · Ford Heights, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 20, 2020 · N713MJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21WA013Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna FRA150 · Troutbeck, United KingdomOct 11, 2020 · G-CIIRNTSB GAA21WA175Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPioneer 300 · Loches, FranceOct 10, 2020 · 37AHH · 2 aircraftNTSB CEN21WA036Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna TU206G · Los Laureles, MexicoSep 16, 2020 · XB-LVT · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA392Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cottage Grove, MNA steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 13, 2020 · N8488L · DestroyedNTSB WPR20WA294Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Lago, NigeriaThe government of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on August 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions…Aug 28, 2020 · 5N-BQW · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA279Accident · FatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Quillayute, WAThe airplane’s descent into trees and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.Aug 19, 2020 · N11513 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA319Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRans S12 · Sergio Perez de Leon, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a RANS S12 airplane that occurred on July 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…Jul 29, 2020 · Unknown · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20WA038Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28RT · Basel, SwitzerlandJul 23, 2020 · HB-PNP · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 8 · Grimes, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined.Jul 17, 2020 · N508CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OKThe reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 6, 2020 · N444TW · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 23, 2020 · N202CC · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20WA037Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Tijuana, MexicoThe Mexican government has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-202 that occurred June 16, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Direccion de Analisis de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion (DGAC) of…Jun 16, 2020 · N526VL · No damageNTSB CEN20WA433Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Foreign, United KingdomMay 31, 2020 · G-CTAM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA198Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Blomberg, GermanyThe government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150 airplane that occurred on May 27, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of…May 27, 2020 · D-ECVT · DestroyedNTSB CEN20WA209Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA38 · Kena, LithuaniaThe National Transportation Safety Board was notified of an accident involving a Piper PA-38-112 airplane, LY-ATM, near Kena, Lithuania. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania, Transport Accident and…May 9, 2020 · LY-ATMNTSB CEN20WA171Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Area Municipio De Joyabaj, GuatemalaMay 6, 2020 · TG-MOL · DestroyedNTSB ANC20WA072Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Cheonwangbong, South KoreaThe government of Korea, Republic Of has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SIKORSKY S76 helicopter that occurred on May 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Korea, Republic Of's investigation…May 1, 2020 · HL9646 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA200Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 25-235 · Angostura, MexicoApr 28, 2020 · XB-ZOZNTSB CEN20WA157Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 650 · Ciudad Juarez, MexicoOn April 7, 2020, about 1640 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 airplane, Mexican registration XA-SDU, was involved in an incident at the Abraham González International Airport (MMCS), located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, The NTSB has…Apr 7, 2020 · XA-SDU · Minor damageNTSB CEN20WA142Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationLancair LC41 · Gotha, GermanyMar 30, 2020 · N6504H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20WA137Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Chicureo, ChileMar 24, 2020 · CC-ARR · DestroyedNTSB ERA20WA136Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Tefe, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 310 airplane that occurred on March 13, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…Mar 13, 2020 · PR-GSG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Astrakhan, RussiaThe government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on February 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…Feb 28, 2020 · RA-04246 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportInnovator Mosquitto · North Manchester, INThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Feb 23, 2020 · N840GS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA121Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationLavia Argentina PA-25-235 · Etchoja, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a LAVIA ARGENTINA PA-25-235 airplane that occurred on February 18, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under…Feb 18, 2020 · XB-EMO · DestroyedNTSB WPR20FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · Missing aircraftFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Pacific Ocean, ORUndetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.Feb 12, 2020 · N77875 · DestroyedNTSB ANC20WA019Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 407 · Laishevo, RussiaThe government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 407 helicopter that occurred on February 07, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the provisions…Feb 7, 2020 · RA-01893 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA106Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Bankstown Aerodrome, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Aerospatiale AS350 helicopter that occurred on February 05, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under…Feb 5, 2020 · VH-UAH · No damageNTSB WPR20WA083Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Tangalooma, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 182 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…Jan 22, 2020 · VH-WNR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20WA054Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20 · Lifou Wanaham, New CaledoniaOn January 3, 2020, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, French registration F-OIAT, impacted terrain shortly after departing the Lifou Wanaham Airport (New Caledonia). The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and three passengers were…Jan 3, 2020 · F-OIAT · Destroyed