Fatal NTSB investigations, 2018
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 539 |
| 1965 | 560 |
| 1966 | 581 |
| 1967 | 625 |
| 1968 | 718 |
| 1969 | 655 |
| 1970 | 643 |
| 1971 | 664 |
| 1972 | 697 |
| 1973 | 731 |
| 1974 | 727 |
| 1975 | 692 |
| 1976 | 707 |
| 1977 | 713 |
| 1978 | 800 |
| 1979 | 691 |
| 1980 | 672 |
| 1981 | 705 |
| 1982 | 638 |
| 1983 | 651 |
| 1984 | 617 |
| 1985 | 555 |
| 1986 | 507 |
| 1987 | 496 |
| 1988 | 502 |
| 1989 | 484 |
| 1990 | 499 |
| 1991 | 482 |
| 1992 | 494 |
| 1993 | 437 |
| 1994 | 445 |
| 1995 | 456 |
| 1996 | 421 |
| 1997 | 402 |
| 1998 | 422 |
| 1999 | 404 |
| 2000 | 443 |
| 2001 | 412 |
| 2002 | 417 |
| 2003 | 440 |
| 2004 | 418 |
| 2005 | 428 |
| 2006 | 408 |
| 2007 | 387 |
| 2008 | 373 |
| 2009 | 359 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 398 |
| 2012 | 389 |
| 2013 | 344 |
| 2014 | 360 |
| 2015 | 365 |
| 2016 | 341 |
| 2017 | 338 |
| 2018 | 361 |
| 2019 | 381 |
| 2020 | 294 |
| 2021 | 321 |
| 2022 | 330 |
| 2023 | 295 |
| 2024 | 292 |
| 2025 | 275 |
| 2026 | 243 |
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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\") = 2018
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") = 2018 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 CEN19LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see a visible horizon due to the dark night lighting conditions and limited…NTSB ANC19WA013Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A119 · Ulan-Ude, RussiaOn December 30, 2018, about 0230 universal time, an Agusta A119 helicopter, RA-01908, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances about 12 miles from Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia. The pilot and three passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Interstate Aviation…NTSB CEN19LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA049Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19RA077Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109 · Santa Maria Coronango, State of Puebla, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTA A109S helicopter that occurred on December 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB ERA19LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBRM Aero Bristell S-LSA · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot did not recover.NTSB ERA19LA072Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Mayport, FLAn in-flight loss of control following an encounter with supercooled large droplet icing conditions, which ultimately resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent inflight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed…NTSB ERA19FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA19FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying at night.NTSB ERA19FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportSaberwing Saberwing · Adel, GAThe in-flight failure of the fuselage, as a result of the pilot conducting maneuvers that exceeded the structural capabilities of the airplane.NTSB WPR19FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.NTSB ERA19FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall while turning in the traffic pattern at low altitude.NTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CEN19WA102Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Beauberry, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR22 airplane that occurred on December 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB WPR19WA040Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPilatus BN2A-20 · Hobart, AustraliaOn December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd, BN2A-20, VH-OBL was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome, Hobart, Australia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN19WA043Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 177 · Spain, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 177 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19WA040Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Culiacan, Sinaloa, MexicoNTSB ERA19FA060Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.NTSB ERA19WA087Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · São Paulo, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on November 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apalachicola, FLThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.NTSB CEN19FA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525 · Memphis, INThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA22WA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R · Bataan, Costa RicaNTSB CEN19FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Marion, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left…NTSB CEN19FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Santa Fe, NMCollision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight planning and poor decision to depart on the accident flight.NTSB ERA19WA058Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 525 · Jequitaí County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 525 airplane that occurred on November 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB WPR19WA032Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Alice Springs, AustraliaOn November 24, 2018, at 1200 local time, a Robinson R22 BETA, VH-KZV, collided with terrain near Alice Springs, NT, Australia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB ERA19WA104Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationAgusta AW109 · Campos do Jordao, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Agusta AW109 helicopter that occurred on November 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB WPR19WA081Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Chemajenjera Hill, ZimbabweOn November 23, 2018, about 0530 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206C airplane, Z-BRS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Chemajenjera Hill, Zimbabwe. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the…NTSB ERA19WA054Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter EC120 · La Romana, Dominican RepublicThe government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eurocopter EC120 helicopter that occurred on November 22, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…NTSB ERA19WA053Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna TU206 · Puente Alto, ChileNTSB ERA19WA075Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Denizli, TürkiyeThe government of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on November 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19FA030Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 441 · Harmon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in dark night conditions that resulted in an in-flight positive overload failure of the wings and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB GAA19WA419Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TB20 · Dinard Pleurtuit, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SOCATA TB20 airplane that occurred on November 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportLancair Legacy RG · Gainesville, GAThe pilots’ failure to execute a go-around when the nighttime autopilot-coupled approach became unstable, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot and…NTSB ERA19FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Niceville, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, and pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB CEN19FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's improper decision to fly in an area where moderate icing conditions were forecasted in an airplane that was not certified for such conditions, and in the effort to get out of the icing conditions, his decision to fly below the minimum descent…NTSB CEN19FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American P51 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver at an altitude where he was unable to recover the airplane before impacting terrain.NTSB WPR19FA026Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH601 · Overgaard, AZThe pilot’s failure to monitor the airport’s visual approach path indicator during the final approach to the upsloping runway, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19FA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Redding, CAThe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control after takeoff in dark night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA19FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell OH 58C · Verbena, ALThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-level flight over a river, and his failure to see and avoid power lines, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with power lines and the water.NTSB CEN19WA041Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T206H · Tampico, MexicoOn November 12, 2018, about 2016 UTC, a Mexican registered Cessna T206H airplane, XB-ILM, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a highway due to a loss of engine power near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not…NTSB WPR19FA022Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Guthrie Center, IAPilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of an undetected crack in an engine exhaust muffler, which permitted entry of exhaust gasses into the cabin via the cabin heat system.NTSB ERA19FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Walton, NYAn in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the flight, which led to a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA19WA040Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Nassau, BahamasThe government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19WA038Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Pachuca, Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19WA027Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationVans (EX) RV-6 · Meraaker, NorwayOn November 7, 2018, about 1410 hours central European standard time, a Vans RV-6 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-AAL, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Meråker, Norway. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed…NTSB CEN19WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway Exec · Saint Pierre, St. Pierre & MiquelonNTSB ERA19LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB ERA19FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado 1 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the airplane's exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN19FA024Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain during night visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot improper decision to inhibit the helicopter's terrain warning systems and flight at low altitude.