NTSB investigations
84 cases where the defining event was Ground handling event.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '080') 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.
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '080') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB DCA26WA330Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Mascot, AustraliaNTSB ERA26LA288Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45Z · Johnstown, PANTSB ERA26LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greensboro, NCThe flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.NTSB WPR26LA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 208B · Marana, AZNTSB DCA26WA202Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747-428F · Ciudad de la Costa, UruguayNTSB CEN26LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Conroe, TXThe pilot’s failure to properly latch the canopy before flight, which led to the canopy opening shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA26LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Chapmansboro, TNFailure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.NTSB ERA26LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Luft UND Raumfah G103 Twin Astir Trai · Brownsboro, ALThe flight instructor’s failure to properly lock the rear canopy prior to flight, which led to the canopy opening during aerotow at low altitude, and a subsequent off-airport landing in a corn field.NTSB DCA25WA296IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brisbane, AustraliaNTSB DCA25WA247IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brisbane, AustraliaNTSB DCA25WA014IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Doha, QatarNTSB DCA24WA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 757 · Palma, SpainNTSB DCA24WA286AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · London, United KingdomNTSB DCA24WA259AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Nuremburg, GermanyNTSB DCA24WA007Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Nairobi, KenyaNTSB DCA23LA191Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · New York, NYElectrical sparking caused by a faulty connection between the aircraft and ground power unit resulting in a serious injury to a ground service agent.NTSB DCA23WA070Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Paris, FranceNTSB DCA23WA044Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 757-232 · LIberia, Costa RicaNTSB DCA22WA076AccidentClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Copenhagen, DenmarkNTSB DCA22WA219AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Gwaska, NigeriaNTSB CEN21LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OHThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.NTSB CEN21LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Norris City, ILThe pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently…NTSB WPR21LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.NTSB WPR21LA155Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · St. George, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the balloon unexpectedly ascended.NTSB DCA21WA003AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-4B6 · San Jose, Costa RicaNTSB DCA20WA017Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Ataturk, TürkiyeThe Transport Safety Investigation Center (TSIC) of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400, which occurred on November 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB DCA19CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago OHare, ILthe tug driver's inability to maintain visual contact with the wing walkers and lack of situational awareness during pushback.NTSB DCA19CA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · San Francisco, CAfailure of the ground crew to maintain clearance from the parked airplane during pushback.NTSB DCA19CA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Pittsburgh, PAa provisioning truck that impacted the airplane resulting in substantial damage.NTSB DCA19CA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COloss of control of the tug by the driver during pushback operations as a result of the contaminated ramp, angle of the towbar, and the airplane engines being at idle thrust.NTSB DCA19CA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2B19 · New York, NYthe captain initiating a cross bleed start while under tow.NTSB DCA18CA272Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Philadelphia, PAThe ground service employee's inadvertent fall near the nose wheel during pushback.NTSB DCA18WA179Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · London, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on April 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation…NTSB DCA18CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Detroit, MIfailure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start.NTSB DCA18WA048Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777, which occurred on November 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB DCA18CA074Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Los Angeles, CAThe provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.NTSB DCA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Chicago, ILthe mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions.NTSB DCA17WA226Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on September 27, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…NTSB WPR17LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.NTSB GAA17CA520Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 680 · Wilmington, DEThe passenger’s inadvertent slip on the airplane's air stairs during deplaning, which resulted in a broken ankle.NTSB ERA17LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B 15 · Murfreesboro, TNThe passenger's failure to let go of the balloon's gondola when the balloon began to ascend. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon after landing, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.NTSB DCA17CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 76N · Phoenix, AZthe catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury.NTSB GAA17CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes OH 6A · Price, UTThe fuel truck driver’s failure to stop before impacting the helicopter’s main rotor blades.NTSB DCA16CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MDthe tug operators excessive speed during pushback.NTSB GAA16CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Fort Dodge, IAThe flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike.NTSB DCA16WA152Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe JIAAC of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane and a Boeing B737 airplane that occurred on May 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's…NTSB DCA16CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CAThe tug driver's failure to comply with the wing walkers direction to stop, which resulted in the towed airplane colliding with N961SW.NTSB DCA16CA133Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 76Q · San Diego, CAthe ramp agents failure to keep his right hand at a safe distance from the underside of the moving belt.NTSB GAA16CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Homestead, FLThe pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.NTSB DCA16WA029Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 06, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…