NTSB investigations, AR
180,582 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,566 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
| 1964 | 85 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 80 |
| 1966 | 87 |
| 1967 | 109 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 89 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 92 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 107 |
| 1976 | 101 |
| 1977 | 91 |
| 1978 | 96 |
| 1979 | 90 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 72 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Where
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 CEN27LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openKitfox III · Ward, ARNTSB CEN26LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMaule M-5-210C · Ozark, ARNTSB CEN26LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Manufacturing SP Zoo A22LS · Searcy, ARThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · North Little Rock, ARThe flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN26LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna P210R · Arkadelphia, ARNTSB CEN26LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, ARA partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.NTSB CEN26LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T206H · Bryant, AROn June 10, 2026, about 1223 central daylight time, a Cessna T206H airplane, N72RK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bryant, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEaa Acro Sport II · Sheridan, ARThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN26LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…NTSB CEN26LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Berryville, ARThe pilot in command’s decision to continue the takeoff when the airplane was not airborne at midfield, and the student pilot’s likely improper technique that resulted in a lack of sufficient climb performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC26LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180A · Russellville, ARNTSB 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 CEN26LA085Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Greenbrier, ARThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.NTSB CEN26LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…NTSB CEN26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.NTSB CEN26LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech 35-33 · Flippin, AROn October 23, 2025, about 1713 central daylight time, a Beech 35-33 airplane, N864R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flippin, Arkansas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26FA010Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 210B · Parkin, AROn October 6, 2025, about 1514 central daylight time, a Cessna 210B airplane, N9627X, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, ARThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.NTSB CEN25FA321Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLancair NLA-275-FR-C · Bradley, AROn August 18, 2025, about 2133 central daylight time, a Lancair NLA-275-FR-C airplane, N345LA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bradley, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA312Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over…NTSB CEN25FA308Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T182T · Augusta, AROn August 7, 2025, at 1037 central daylight time, a Cessna T182T airplane, N35370, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Augusta, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN25LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStolp Starduster SA300 · Marshall, AROn August 6, 2025 about 1552 central daylight time, a Stolp Starduster SA 300 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marshall, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14…NTSB CEN25LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Melbourne, ARThe flight crew’s failure to use the airplane pre-landing checklist and failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN25FA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Grady, AROn June 6, 2025, about 1830 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502 airplane, N9185F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Grady, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA200Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Gibson, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to an encounter with a sudden wind shift.NTSB CEN25LA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNelson Special · Hope, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN25LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T210N · Fayetteville, AROn April 22, 2025, about 13:25 central daylight time a Cessna T210N, N4795C was involved in an accident near Fayetteville, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Cash, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an excavator during low-altitude aerial application operations.NTSB CEN25LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Russellville, ARThe failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and…NTSB CEN25LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175A · Lakeview, ARThe pilot landed short of the runway.NTSB CEN25LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech 58P · Pine Bluff, AROn February 5, 2025, about 1848 central standard time, a Beech 58P airplane, N138TL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA081Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bentonville, ARThe pilots’ mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Batesville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.NTSB CEN25FA033Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 58 · Arlberg, AROn October 29, 2024, about 1426 central daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N811PB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Arlberg, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN24LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Dyess, ARThe improper overhaul of the carburetor and the malfunction of left magneto which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA257Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Sedgwick, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.NTSB CEN24LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.NTSB CEN24LA189Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hot Springs, ARThe student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.NTSB CEN24FA179Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Marianna, ARThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN24LA175Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · England, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB CEN24LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTemco D-16A · Clarksville, ARThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN24LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Alpine, ARThe improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot…NTSB CEN24LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140A · Paragould, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 400 · Bentonville, ARImproper rigging of the elevator cable over the upper guard pin, which resulted in a cable separation and loss of elevator control.NTSB CEN24LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B23 · Blytheville, ARThe pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.NTSB CEN24LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Conway, ARThe student pilot's improper movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures and limitations for the turbocharged engine, which…NTSB CEN24LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.NTSB CEN24LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Searcy, ARThe pilot-rated passenger’s reported failure to maintain control during the landing.NTSB CEN24LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Fordyce, ARThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…