NTSB investigations, MD
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
| 1962 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 81 |
| 1966 | 68 |
| 1967 | 72 |
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1969 | 69 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' 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 ERA26LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR20 · California, MDNTSB ERA26LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA24 · Fort Washington, MDNTSB ERA26LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openFrank J Salomone RV10 · Stevensville, MDNTSB ERA26LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-161 · Easton, MDNTSB ERA26FA243Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bowie, MDOn June 20, 2026, about 2328 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N249WF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bowie, Maryland. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA26LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, which resulted in a gear collapse and runway excursion.NTSB ERA26LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24-180 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.NTSB ENG26LA019IncidentClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAirbus A321 · Baltimore, MDNTSB ERA25LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MDThe flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare at night, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon SER D · Mount Airy, MDOn April 15, 2025, about 0800 eastern daylight time, a Dassault/Sud Fan Jet Falcon Series D, N229CK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mount Airy, Maryland. The airline transport pilot and commercial copilot were not injured.…NTSB ERA25LA127Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Mayo, MDA total loss of engine power at low altitude due to an accumulation of carburetor ice while in a cruise-power descent, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Parsonsburg, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined.NTSB ERA24LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Baltimore, MDThe undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…NTSB DCA24LA256Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Severn, MDA passenger’s failure to comply with crew member instructions to remain seated with seatbelt fastened.NTSB ERA24FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 402 · Easton, MDOn July 16, 2024, about 0932 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402B, N7875E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Easton, Maryland. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA24LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1(Menasco Special) · Salisbury, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB ERA24LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Westminster, MDThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent…NTSB ERA24LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Frederick, MDA failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing.NTSB ERA24LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK Mtosport 2017 · Easton, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane on takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Baltimore, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.NTSB ERA23LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Churchville, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.NTSB ERA23LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Waldorf, MDFatigue failure of the overrunning clutch outer race and a subsequent inflight loss of power due to abnormal bending loads as a result of improper reassembly of the clutch subassembly following maintenance and the presence of microcracks on the clutch’s outer…NTSB ERA23LA195Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRichard Spatz RV-14A · Fallston, MDThe pilot’s failure to discontinue an unstabilized approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 · Church Hill, MDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing attempt and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA23LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MDA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA23LA090Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Taneytown, MDAn encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB ERA23LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s visual flight below published altitude minimums, which resulted in collision with a powerline tower structure.NTSB ERA23LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Accident, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA22LA408Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Hollywood, MDThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA22LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVulcanair V1 · Salisbury, MDThe student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA22LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA263Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Westminster, MDThe student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA22LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoyle Joseph E BOYLE-JN 1 · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan Lehn Hatz Classic · Frederick, MDThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA22LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Westminster, MDThe student pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA22LA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of moderate to heavy icing conditions, which resulted in a degradation of airplane performance and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA22LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB ERA22LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525 · Middle River, MDAnd undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object.NTSB ERA22LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MDThe student pilot's unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student and his delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA22LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Bel Air, MDA loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation.…NTSB ERA22LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna/Air Repair 305F · Anne Arundel, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB ERA22LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevensville, MDAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB ERA21LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Easton, MDA total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA21LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Easton, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.