Fatal NTSB investigations, 2008, Outside the U.S.
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2007 | 87 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012 | 119 |
| 2013 | 124 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2017 | 133 |
| 2018 | 137 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 110 |
| 2025 | 109 |
| 2026 | 109 |
Latest cases
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
AND c.\"eventCountry\" <> 'USA'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 AND c."eventCountry" <> 'USA' AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' 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 ERA09WA206Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35 · Valenca, BrazilOn December 30, 2008, about 1240 UTC, or 1040 local, a Beech V35B, Brazilian registration PT-JKU, registered to and operated by Unibase Engenharia e Pavimentacao Ltda, collided with mountainous terrain near Valenca, RJ, Brazil. Instrument meteorological…NTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB CEN09WA103Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Saltillo, MexicoOn December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and…NTSB ERA09WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn December 18, 2008, at 0810 universal time coordinated, a Piper Aircraft, PA-31T, LV-MYX, operated by Aviacenter SA, impacted the ground a few minutes after takeoff from San Fernando Airport (SADF), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Visual flight rules prevailed.…NTSB ERA09WA113Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN-2A MK III · Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsNTSB CEN09WA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Baden, AustriaNTSB CEN09WA082Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLearjet Lear 23 · Tlaxcala, MexicoOn December 7, 2008 at approximately 1815 central standard time (CST) a twin-engine turbo fan, Learjet 23, Mexican Registration XC-LGD, was destroyed when it impacted a lake while on final approach to an unlit day visual flight rules airport near Tlaxcala,…NTSB ERA09WA085Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMaule M7 · Cobra River, Manaus, BrazilOn December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the…NTSB ERA09WA084Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 500 · Cordoba, Colombia, ColombiaOn December 03, 2008 about 1835 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 500, of Colombian registration, HK1697, registered to an individual and operated by Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA, crashed in an open field, near Cordoba, Colombia. Visual meteorological…NTSB ERA09WA076Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Anapolis, BrazilOn November 28, 2008, at 1835 Atlantic standard time, a Beech 58, N400SA, was destroyed during a local personal flight when it impacted the ground after a low pass at Anapolis JK Airport (SWNS), Anapolis, Goias, Brazil. The pilot and 3 of the 5 passengers…NTSB DCA09RA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Perpignan, FranceOn November 27, 2008 at 16:46 local time (15:46 UTC), an Airbus A320, equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engines, German registration D-AXLA, serial number 2500, impacted the Mediterranean sea during approach to runway 33 at Perpignan…NTSB ERA09WA075Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Vetas, ColombiaNone.NTSB WPR09WA250Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas 369 · Murray Bridge, AustraliaOn November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While…NTSB CEN09WA074Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Saint-Marc, HaitiNTSB CEN09WA065Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, FranceNTSB CEN09WA063Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway · Lingen, GermanyThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. Any further information may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (BFU) Herman-Blenk Strasse 16 38108…NTSB ANC09WA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationGrumman G-21A · Vancouver, CanadaOn November 16, 2008, about 1030 pacific standard time, a Grumman G-21A airplane, Canadian registration C-FPCK, collided with tree-covered terrain about 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Impact forces and a postimpact fire destroyed…NTSB WPR09WA042Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31-350 · Bathurst, Australia, AustraliaOn November 7, 2008, approximately 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Australian registration VH-OPC, shortly after take-off, collided with terrain about three nautical miles north of the Bathurst Airport, New South Wales, Australia.…NTSB DCA09RA007Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 45 · Mexico City, MexicoOn November 4, 2008, at 1846 central standard time, a Learjet model 45, registration XC-VMC, impacted terrain and buildings while on approach to Benito Juárez Mexico City International Airport (MMMX), Mexico City, Mexico. The 9 passengers and crew onboard the…NTSB CEN09RA052Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 200 · Punta Chivato, MexicoOn November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…NTSB CEN09WA090Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper 34-200T · Graz, AustriaThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Accident investigation Branch, Department Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien…NTSB ERA09WA037Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 65A90 · Timehri, GuyanaNTSB ERA09WA069Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Nuqui, ColombiaOn October 28, 2008, about 1040 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Columbian registration HK-2446, operated by Aeroexpreso Del Pacifico, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Reyes Murillo Airport, Nuqui, Columbia. The accident site was located…NTSB ERA09WA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402C · Asuncion, ParaguayNTSB CEN09WA033Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.NTSB CEN09RA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…NTSB CEN09WA022Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402 · Monterrey, MexicoOn October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402C with Mexican Registration XC-HAQ departed on Runway 02 from Del Norte Airport (MMAN), near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico at 1308 central daylight time (CDT) and was on climb out to cruise when radar contact was lost at 1315.…NTSB ERA09WA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHawker-Beechcraft 100 · Bauru, BrazilNTSB CEN09WA016Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Oaxaca, MexicoOn October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land . Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…NTSB LAX08WA305Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Douglas Camp, Papua New GuineaOn September 25, 2008, at 1012 local time, a Bell 206L3, Papua New Guinea (PNG) registry P2-HBC, crashed in a remote area near Douglas Camp (PNG) under unknown circumstances while reportedly performing long line operations. The helicopter was operated by Heli…NTSB SEA08WA209Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Hoxton Park, AustraliaOn September 24, 2008 at 0645 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Liberty XL-2, Australian registration VH-CZX, collided with the terrain near Hoxton Park, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. It is reported that the airplane collided in an…NTSB DFW08RA232Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 421B · Ojinaga, MexicoOn September 15, 2008, approximately 1318 central daylight time, a United States registered Cessna 421B, N7560Q, was substantially damaged after it collided with mountainous terrain approximately 28 miles northwest of Ojinaga, Mexico, near the border town of…NTSB DCA08RA097Accident · 88 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-500 · Perm, RussiaOn September 14, 2008, at 0510 local time, Aeroflot-Nord flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, Bermuda registered (VP-BKO) and Russian operated, equipped with CFM56 engines, crashed on approach to Perm airport in Perm, Russia. All on board, including 6 crew and 82…NTSB NYC08WA308Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Muzino Village, RussiaNTSB MIA08WA181Accident · 7 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 212 · Persian Gulf, United Arab EmiratesOn September 3, 2008, at 0023 universal time, a Bell 212, A6-AVL registered to and operated by Aerogulf Services Company LLC, collided with a crane during takeoff from an oil rig in the Persian Gulf. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual…NTSB DCA08RA095Accident · 17 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Bukavu, Congo - KinshasaOn September 1, 2008 about 1510 UTC, ZS-OLD, Beech 1900C, operated by Air Serv International, collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pilot, copilot, and 15 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB DCA08WA096Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBoeing B737-200 · Latacunga, Ecuador.NTSB MIA08WA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech BE-55 · Curico, ChileOn August 25, 2008, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-55, CC-PBY, registered to and operated by Inversiones Aeronauticas Y Servicios Aereos Limitada, as a personal flight, collided with a private residence while maneuvering in the vicinity of…NTSB NYC08RA286Accident · 11 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Zacapa, GuatemalaOn August 24, 2008, about 1545 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, Guatemalan registry TG-JCS, was destroyed during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Zacapa, Guatemala. The two Guatemalan certificated flight…NTSB DCA08WA092Accident · 65 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan;khNTSB DCA08RA090Accident · 154 fatalForeign investigationBoeing MD-82 · Madrid, SpainimportNTSB DFW08WA240Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 501 · Las Americas, Dominican RepublicNTSB CHI08WA258Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 402C · Covington, United KingdomOn August 17, 2008, at 1038 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 402C, registrations G-EYES, and a Rand KR-2, registration G-BOLZ, collided mid-air while on approach to land at the Coventry Airport (EGBE), Coventry, England. All four persons onboard the…NTSB DEN08WA149Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28R-200 · Taipalsaari, FinlandOn August 15, 2008 at 1014 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200, Finland registration OH-PDY, broke up in flight while maneuvering in clouds and subsequently crashed into Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland. The airplane was destroyed and the three persons on board, a…NTSB ANC08WA100Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHughes 369D · Alice Arm, CanadaOn August 6, 2007, about 0700 pacific daylight time, a Hughes 369D helicopter, Canadian registration C-GZIO, crashed while maneuvering in the vicinity of Alice Arm, British Columbia, Canada. The flight was operated by Prism Helicopters Inc., Pitt Meadows,…NTSB CHI08WA244Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-44-180 · Adriatic Sea, CroatiaOn August 1, 2008, at 1333 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-44-180 Seminole airplane, registration D-GZXB, serial no. 4496165, crashed into the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Zadar, Croatia. The two pilots on-board were fatally injured. The instructional…NTSB MIA08WA139Accident · 9 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRaytheon 99A · Puerto Montt, ChileOn July 10, 2008, about 1028 atlantic standard time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company 99A, Chilean registration CC-CFM, experienced an in-flight loss of control and crashed in an area of rising terrain approximately 1 mile north of La Paloma Airport (SCPF), Puerto…NTSB NYC08WA243Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-235 · Parnu, EstoniaOn July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB DCA08RA078Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747-200FM · Madrid, ColombiaOn July 7, 2008, at 0357 local time, a Boeing 747-200FM, N714CK, operated by Kalitta Air as Centurion Airlines flight 164, was destroyed during a forced landing in Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia, shortly after taking off from El Dorado International Airport…NTSB DCA08RA077Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Saltillo, Mexicoimport