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.
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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 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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
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NTSB GAA26WA088Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR20 · Greater Manchester, United KingdomNTSB WPR26LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEnstrom F28C · Leeds, UTOn February 2, 2026, at about 1301 mountain standard time, an Enstrom F-28C helicopter, registration N5692Y, was substantially damaged near Leeds, Utah. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the accident, the helicopter was being…NTSB ERA26LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA26LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Brimfield, OHThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35B · Odessa, TXOn February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both…NTSB ANC26LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKOn January 31, 2026, about 1921 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N3263Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was transported to the hospital with…NTSB GAA26WA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Carumba, BrazilNTSB GAA26WA094Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46R · Campo Grande, BrazilNTSB CEN26LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 441 · Pflugerville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff due to a flat nose wheel tire which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue which delayed the rejected takeoff.NTSB CEN26LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Augusta, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff.NTSB GAA26WA095Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Taquarussu, BrazilNTSB CEN26LA108Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloon A55S · Durango, COThe ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.NTSB WPR26LA095Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadvertent descent while operating in flat light conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA26WA337Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 150 · Santiago, ChileNTSB ERA26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Castle, DEThe pilots’ failure to properly identify the assigned runway during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane landing on a closed, snow-covered runway. Contributing was the illumination of the closed runway’s edge lighting.NTSB ERA26LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Summerdale, ALThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence post.NTSB ERA26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Floral City, FLThe student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.NTSB DCA26WA114Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340B · Canberra, AustraliaNTSB CEN26LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Sullivan, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-level operations.NTSB GAA26WA085Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · ForeignLearjet 45XR · Sawantwadi, IndiaNTSB ERA26LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Gantt, SCThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlanta, GAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA26WA105Accident · 15 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech 1900 · Santander, ColombiaNTSB DCA26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAirbus A330-343 · Hebron, KYOn January 28, 2026, at 1505 eastern standard time, Alaska Airlines flight 2616, an Airbus 330-343, N5827K, powered by two Rolls Royce RB211 engines, struck birds during initial climb after takeoff from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…NTSB CEN26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lafayette, INThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student during a stall recovery that developed into unusual attitude and exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed airspeed which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR26FA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportN126c CCX-1865 · Montour, IDOn January 27, 2026, about 1100 mountain standard time, an amateur-built, experimental CCX-1865 Carbon Cub, N126C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montour, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The…NTSB GAA26WA087Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHughes 269C · Paekakariki Hill, New ZealandNTSB ERA26LA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Bay Minette, ALOn January 27, 2026 at 1439 central standard time, a Diamond Aircraft Ind. Inc. DA-40 NG, N708BL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bay Minette, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot sustained minor injuries. The…NTSB ENG26WA013Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A350 · Las Vegas, NVNTSB DCA26LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMartin/General Dynamics WB-57F · Houston, TXNTSB GAA26WA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignVans RV-8A · Norwell, AustraliaNTSB GAA26WA082Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Comunidad Wichimi, EcuadorNTSB CEN26FA098Accident · 6 fatalClass 2 · FieldPreliminary reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Bangor, MEOn January 25, 2026, at 1944 eastern standard time (EST), a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650) airplane, N10KJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The pilot, copilot, and 4 passengers were fatally…NTSB GAA26WA114AccidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Hamilton Island, AustraliaNTSB GAA26WA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 188 · Hatillo Palma, Dominican RepublicNTSB ANC26LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor’s unintentional selection of the wrong, snow-covered landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA 46-350P · Sioux City, IAOn January 24, 2026, about 0712 central daylight time, a Piper PA-46-350P airplane, N91MK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sioux City, Iowa. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB GAA26WA097Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna C152 · Pucallpa, PeruNTSB GAA26WA084Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiaggio P180 · Grenoble Alpes Isère, FranceNTSB WPR26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Newkirk, NMThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB GAA26WA099Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Tarrengower, AustraliaNTSB GAA26WA093Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-181 · Lelystad, NetherlandsNTSB ERA26LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHughes 369 · North Augusta, SCOn January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTextron 182T · Newberry, MIOn January 22, 2026, about 18:40 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182T, N116D was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newberry, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZThe student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.NTSB WPR26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJordan Valley CCX-2000 · Alcova, WYThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA26WA090Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech G58 · Caceres, BrazilNTSB GAA26WA091Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Caracaraí,, BrazilNTSB GAA26WA075Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Kumamoto Prefecture, JapanNTSB CEN26LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportQuicksilver II · Spring, TXOn January 20,2026, 1658 central standard time, a Quicksilver II, N4NH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, DWH, in Spring, Texas. The pilot, sole occupant, sustained no injuries. The…