NTSB investigations
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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, newest first
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 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 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 GAA26WA120Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech B-60 · Egelsbach, GermanyNTSB GAA26WA119Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Gosport, United KingdomNTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB CEN26LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Denver, COThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN26LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Van Burensburg, ILPropeller separation due to failure of the propeller attachment bolts.NTSB CEN26LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCameron Balloons US Z-77 · East Mountain, TXNTSB ERA26LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 680A · Miami, FLThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the blast fence during taxi to the runway for departure, and their inadequate inspection of the airplane after it contacted the blast fence.NTSB DCA26LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · Houston, TXThe captain’s inadvertent activation of the takeoff/go around switch at touchdown that caused an increase in the airplane pitch attitude that was not corrected before the lower fuselage contacted the runway.NTSB WPR26LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Glendale, AZThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB GAA26WA122Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA36 · Zona Rural, Jesús María, Córdoba, BrazilNTSB GAA26WA121Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Barreirinhas, BrazilNTSB DCA26LA139Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · College Park, GAThe captain’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind wind conditions while attempting to land and a subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN26LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Durango, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN26FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPeck JODEL-F12 · Rogers, AROn February 26, 2026, about 1330 central standard time, a Peck Jodel-F12, N30P, experimental airplane, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rogers, Arkansas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code…NTSB GAA26WA118Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Wesselsbron, South AfricaNTSB DCA26WA146Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Algiers, AlgeriaNTSB WPR26LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-30 · Big Bear, CAOn February 23, 2026, at 1800 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-30, N811LE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Bear, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal…NTSB GAA26WA115Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · Abbots Bromley, United KingdomNTSB ERA26LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-151 · Arno, TNOn February 24, 2026, about 1107 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N85RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arno, Tennessee. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB DCA26WA140IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL-600-2C10 · North Eleuthera, BahamasNTSB CEN26LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed…NTSB GAA26WA116AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90 · Gangnani, IndiaNTSB ERA26LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Monroe, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Glencoe, MNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CEN26LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGrumman AA5 · Admire, KSOn February 23, 2026, about 0958 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9939U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Admire, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions…NTSB ERA26LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-27 · Isla de Culebra, PROn February 22, 2026, at 0915 Atlantic standard time, a Pilatus Brittan-Norman Limited, BN-2B-27 Islander, N865VL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), Isla de Culebra, Puerto Rico. The…NTSB ERA26FA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Evergreen, ALOn February 22, 2026, at 1510 central standard time, an Airbus EC130 T2 helicopter, N237SH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Evergreen, Alabama. The commercial pilot and two medical crewmembers were seriously injured. The…NTSB DCA26WA136Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas DC-9 · Maiquetía, VenezuelaNTSB ANC26LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 177B · Rocky Junction, AZOn February 21, 2026, 1746 Mountain standard time, a Cessna 177B airplane, N12984, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rocky Junction, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustain minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA26LA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Gettysburg, PAThe flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.NTSB DCA26WA137AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Schiphol, NetherlandsNTSB CEN26LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Golden, MOThe pilot’s failure to establish stabilized approach that would have allowed the airplane to touch down with adequate runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around.NTSB WPR26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.NTSB GAA26WA117Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Amaranka, RussiaNTSB GAA26WA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT-802 · Long Taan, MalaysiaNTSB ERA26LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTecnam P2006T · Homestead, FLOn February 19, 2026, about 0930 eastern standard time, a Tecnam P2006T, N964GV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The flight was conducted under Title…NTSB CEN26LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Pottsboro, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Graford, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation to soft terrain which resulted in a loss of control and roll over.NTSB GAA26WA112AccidentForeign investigationCessna 150 · Ripon, United KingdomNTSB GAA26WA109Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Mendoza Chico, UruguayNTSB DCA26WA158IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Cologne, GermanyNTSB ERA26LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTabor W Coates AR-1 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper rotor rpm during the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA26LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear, which resulted in abnormal runway contact during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR26LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerosport Ikarus C42E · Wendover, UTThe pilot’s mismanagement of engine power during a maximum performance, 180° climbing left turn at a low altitude that resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR26FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 210B · Camarillo, CAOn February 15, 2026, about 1805 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210B, N9735X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane…NTSB ERA26LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182G · Quail Heights, FLOn February 16, 2026, at 1020 eastern standard time a Cessna 182G, N515CL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Quail Heights, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB DCA26WA120Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Melbourne Airport, AustraliaNTSB CEN26LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Antigo, WIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA26WA113Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Algés, PortugalNTSB ERA26FA115Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna A185 · Everglades City, FLOn February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…