Fatal NTSB investigations, 2014, 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
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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\") = 2014
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") = 2014 AND c."eventCountry" <> 'USA' AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB WPR15WA075Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 - S · Port Arthur, Australia, AustraliaOn December 29, 2014, at 1747 local, a Cessna 172S, VH-PFT, collided with water near Port Arthur, Australia during an aerial photography flight. The airplane was operating under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was…NTSB DCA15WA046Accident · 162 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A320 - 216 · Pangkalan Bun, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A320-216 that occurred on December 28, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation…NTSB ERA15WA098Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350B · Bertioga, BrazilOn December 27, 2014, about 1240 UTC, an Aerospatiale AS350B, Brazil registration PT-HNC, collided with trees near Rio-Santos, Bertioga, Brazil. The pilot and 4 passengers were fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was registered…NTSB ERA15WA082Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna T207 - A · Piedecuesta, ColombiaOn December 24, 2014, about 1950 UTC, a Cessna T207A, HK4892, collided with mountainous terrain near Vereda Cabreras, Punto el Guanabanazo, Pescadero Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia. The commercial pilot and six passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN15WA082Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGates Learjet 25D · Champoton, MexicoNTSB CEN15WA108Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationAirbus Helicopter EC135T2+ · Lake Siutghiol, RomaniaOn December 14, 2014, about 1615 local time, an Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ helicopter, Romanian registration number 348, impacted Lake Siutghiol, Romania. The four occupants, flight and medical crew, were all fatally injured. The helicopter sustained…NTSB ERA15WA078Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206F · Campo Grande, BrazilNTSB CEN15WA070Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269C - 1 · Ponte de Sôr, PortugalOn December 4, 2014, at 1045 coordinated universal time, a Schweizer 269C-1 helicopter, Portuguese registered CS-HFD, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Ponte de Sôr, Portugal, during an instructional flight. The instructor pilot and the…NTSB ERA15WA070Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · Mariquita, ColombiaNTSB WPR15WA065Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAyres Thrush S2R-T34 · Manado, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn December 2, 2014, about 0250 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Trush, S2R-T34, PK-ELR, ditched in the sea under unknown circumstances. A tail wheel tire, elevator, both main landing gears, and some personal equipment were located 1 mile from the…NTSB DCA15WA030Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 - II · Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaNTSB CEN15WA054Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn November 20, 2014, a Piper PA-31, XB-ZAX, impacted terrain near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The aircraft originated from Ciudad Victoria before…NTSB WPR15WA054Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Indore, India, IndiaOn November 19, 2014, at 0524 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, VT-EUE, collided with the ground shortly after takeoff from Indore Airport, India. The airplane was operated by the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club under the pertinent civil regulations of the…NTSB ERA15WA061Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-25-235 · Cidade Gaúcha, State of Paraná, BrazilOn November 17, 2014, about 1758 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-WIZ, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a sugar cane field in Cidade Gaúcha, Paraná, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was…NTSB ERA15WA068Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech A36 · Macarani, BrazilOn November 10, 2014, about 1723 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PT-WVM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Macarani, Brazil after an inflight loss of control. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA15RA047Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationGates Learjet 35A · Freeport, BahamasNTSB ERA15WA040Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B-3 · Boca Chica, Dominican RepublicOn November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One…NTSB WPR15WA064Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLiberty Aerospace XL2 · Sumbawa, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn October 30, 2014, about 0330 universal coordinated time, a Liberty Aerospace XL2, PK-LLC, was reported missing after contact was lost with the airplane. A search was initiated and the wreckage was subsequently located on December 15, 2014, South of Moyo…NTSB DCA15RA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationShort Bros Shorts SD3 60 · Sint Maartin -Juliana, NTimportNTSB ERA15WA026Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310R · Governors Harbor, BahamasNTSB WPR15WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmateur Built VAN'S RV-6A · Moorabbin, Australia, AustraliaOn October 14, 2014, at 1340 local time, an amateur built Vans RV-6A, VH-JON, collided with terrain near Moorabbin, Australia. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially…NTSB WPR15WA019Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 II · Mount Arthur, New Zealand, New ZealandOn October 7, 2014, at an unknown time, a Robinson R44, ZK-HBQ, collided with terrain near Mount Arthur, New Zealand. The helicopter was operated by Helicopter Charter Karamea under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot…NTSB ERA15WA004Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna T206H · Sarayacu, Pastaza, EcuadorOn October 1, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLO, was destroyed when it impacted a field while returning to land at an airstrip in Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador, after a loss of engine power during initial…NTSB ERA14WA457Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Bolivar, VenezuelaOn September 23, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV-2537, operated by Aerocopter C.A., impacted terrain after a loss of engine power in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The pilot and the two passengers…NTSB CEN14WA518Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmateur Construction Denney Kitfox MK2 · Tempsford, United Kingdom, United KingdomNTSB ERA14WA454Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDiamond Aircraft Industries IN DA20-C1 · Marina di Campo, ItalyOn September 22, 2014, about 1530 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Diamond, DA20, Italian registration OE-ADH, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Aeroporto di Marina di Campo (LIRJ), Marina di Campo, Italy. The…NTSB WPR14WA398Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationDe Havilland 6 · Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea, Papua New GuineaOn September 20, 2014, at 0935 local time, a DeHavilland DHC-6 300, P2-KSF, collided with steep, jungle-covered terrain just below the summit of Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was operated by Hevilift under the pertinent civil regulations of the…NTSB WPR14WA395Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 - P · Sumenep, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn September 19, 2014 at 0636 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, PK-MSN, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Trunojoyo Airport, Sumenep, Indonesia. The airplane was operated by Merpati Pilot School under the pertinent civil regulations of…NTSB CEN14WA498Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAgusta Bell 206B · Flamborough, United KingdomOn September 16, 2014, at 1241 coordinated universal time, an Agusta-Bell 206B helicopter, G-SUEX, impacted the water off the coast of Flamborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed.…NTSB ERA14WA439Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-300-LW · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn September 14, 2014, about 1520 coordinated universal time, a Beech BE-300-LW, Argentine registration LV-WLT, was destroyed while the airplane was on the initial approach in instrument meteorological conditions to Jorge Newbery Airport (SABE), Buenos Aires,…NTSB CEN14WA510Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna Reims F152 · Sagres, PortugalOn September 12, 2014, about 1000 coordinated universal time, a Cessna Reims, F152 single-engine airplane, serial number 1612, registry CS-AYH, was destroyed after ditching along the seashore of Sagres, Portugal. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of…NTSB CEN14WA502Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kulusuk, GreenlandOn September 11, 2014, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 airplane, N39SE, owned and operated by Milou 1 LLC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Kulusuk, Greenland. Visual meteorological…NTSB ERA14WA444Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206G · Daimontaro, EcuadorOn September 9, 2014, about 1000 local time, a Cessna 206G, Ecuadorian registration HC-CAB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at the airstrip in Daimontaro, Pastaza, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was fatally injured.…NTSB ERA14WA429Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · Araracuara, ColombiaOn June 6, 2014, about 2005 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Columbian registration HK4755, operated by Latinoamericana De Servicios Aereos – Laser S.A.S, was destroyed, when it impacted terrain, and was subject to a postimpact fire,…NTSB ERA14LA424Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Caribbean Sea, A1The design of the cabin pressurization system, which made it prone to unnecessary shutdown, combined with a checklist design that prioritized troubleshooting over ensuring that the pilot was sufficiently protected from hypoxia. This resulted in a loss of…NTSB CEN14WA491Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 · Roeselare, BelgiumNTSB DCA14WA181Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAgusta AW109 · La Mojonera, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter that occurred on September 02, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB CEN14WA478Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185F · Baie-Comeau, CanadaNTSB ERA14WA432Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 177B · Curitba, BrazilOn August 30, 2014, about 1625 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 177B, Brazilian registration PT-DLA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a residential area shortly after takeoff from the Bacacheri Airport (SBBI), Curitiba, Brazil. The pilot and…NTSB WPR14WA359Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Halls Creek, Australia, AustraliaOn August 25, 2014, at 1743 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-YPC, collided with terrain during a ferry flight near Halls Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The…NTSB CEN14WA452Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationNasdalla Vans RV-7 · Modrava, CzechiaOn August 23, 2014, an experimental amateur-built Nasdalla model Vans RV-7 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-DSF, serial number 71683, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech…NTSB CEN14WA475Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-38-112 · Benthill Farm, Buckingham, UK, United KingdomOn August 20, 2014, about 2000 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112, United Kingdom registration G-BNDE, impacted terrain near Benthill Farm, Buckingham, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight itinerary is under investigation…NTSB ERA14WA393Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 340A · Freeport, BahamasNTSB CEN14WA531Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31 · Manan, CanadaNTSB ERA14RA384Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna 560XL · Santos, BrazilOn August 13, 2014, about 1003 hours local, a Cessna 560 XL, Brazilian Registration PR-AFA, impacted a densely populated residential area, first colliding with a building then the ground in Santos, SP, Brazil, following an approach to Base Aerea De Santos…NTSB ERA14WA442Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 - P · Mitu, ColombiaOn September 8, 2014, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182P, Colombian registration HK-1921, was substantially damaged while ditching into the Vaupes River near Mitu, Columbia. The pilot sustained minor injuries, one passenger was seriously…NTSB CEN14WA420Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver MXL Sport II · Cuenca, SpainOn August 8, 2014, about 1920 coordinated universal time, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II, motorized ultralight (ULM) aircraft, registry EC-FL8, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during takeoff. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of the…NTSB CEN14WA416Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182P · Lake of the Woods, CanadaNTSB CEN14WA407Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TBM 700 · Saint Jean les Deux Jumeaux, FranceNTSB WPR14WA331Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32S-300 · Queenstown, New Zealand, New ZealandOn August 5, 2014, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA 32S-300, ZK-DOJ, collided with remote terrain under unknown circumstances near the Poolburn Reservoir, Queenstown, New Zealand. The airplane was registered to Glenorchy Air Services & Tourist…