Final NTSB investigations, MA
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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
| 1963 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 64 |
| 1965 | 78 |
| 1966 | 81 |
| 1967 | 71 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 72 |
| 1974 | 68 |
| 1975 | 72 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 51 |
| 1978 | 68 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 54 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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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\" = 'MA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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" = 'MA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 ERA26LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Chatham, MAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Plymouth, MAThe low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB ERA25LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA25LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Edgartown, MAThe accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA25LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Muskeget Island, MAThe pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a very short and rough turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation and terrain.NTSB DCA25LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-200 LR · Boston, MAThe captain’s decision to continue the landing after the bounce and the subsequent misapplication of pitch controls. Contributing to the accident was the ongoing “land and hold short” operations that may have created an urgency to land.NTSB ERA25FA230Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20F · Beverly, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed No. 2 cylinder bottom spark plug by maintenance personnel,…NTSB ERA25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Orange, MAFailure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock for undetermined reasons as a functional test of the landing gear system could not duplicate the anomaly.NTSB ERA25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MAThe flight instructor’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with an obstacle during approach.NTSB ERA25LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 Traveller · Boston, MAThe tug crew’s inadequate visual lookout while towing an airplane at night and their failure to identify a stationary airplane within sufficient time/distance to stop.NTSB ERA24LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Boston, MAThe failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing…NTSB ERA24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA24FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Methuen, MAThe pilot’s failure to manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Eastham, MAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-231 · Boston, MAThe “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.NTSB ERA24FA088Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Leyden, MAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident were the overall effect of the flight instructor’s use of multiple…NTSB ERA23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Norwood, MAThe pilot’s failure to fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.NTSB ERA23LA304Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Stow, MAThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA23LA300Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot’s incapacitation due to a sudden in-flight cardiac event, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB DCA23LA192IncidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 60 · Boston, MAThe Hop-a-Jet flight crew taking off without a takeoff clearance which resulted in a conflict with a JetBlue flight that had been cleared to land on an intersecting runway.NTSB ERA23LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Chatham, MAThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.NTSB ERA23FA078Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorsport UK Cavalon · Beverly, MAThe pilot’s improper yaw control during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an excessive sideslip and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA23FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Falmouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.NTSB ERA23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Mashpee, MAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.NTSB ERA22LA425Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MAThe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion · Newburyport, MAThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse.NTSB ERA22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Westfield, MAThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Barnstable, MAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hanson, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA22LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA22LA270Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurrill Steven E A Plane · Middleboro, MAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Leicester, MAA separation of the window from the airframe for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Orleans, MAThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering over water in dark night conditions.NTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA21FA354Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402C · Provincetown, MAThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform an aborted landing late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around once the approach became unstabilized, per the operator’s…NTSB ERA21LA327Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Sterling, MAThe flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus B4-PC11 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA21LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402C · Hyannis, MAThe flight instructor’s failure to confirm the position of the left engine’s auxiliary fuel boost pump switch during a simulated engine out procedure, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel in the engine and subsequent partial loss of power during a…NTSB ERA21LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402C · New Bedford, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB ERA21LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportForisch Edward Bushby Mustang M II · Worcester, MABinding of the left aileron bellcrank push/pull rod, which resulted in an uncommanded right turn.NTSB ERA21LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Leicester, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation.NTSB ERA21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Westfield, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and his failure to confirm that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB ERA21LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.NTSB ERA21LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.NTSB ERA20CA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.NTSB ERA20CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.