NTSB investigations, MN
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 | 113 |
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| 1965 | 115 |
| 1966 | 117 |
| 1967 | 130 |
| 1968 | 95 |
| 1969 | 113 |
| 1970 | 88 |
| 1971 | 80 |
| 1972 | 82 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 83 |
| 1975 | 98 |
| 1976 | 78 |
| 1977 | 92 |
| 1978 | 98 |
| 1979 | 76 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 89 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CEN27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeville, MNNTSB CEN26LA327Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHaberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MNOn September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26FA325Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportEXP PA-18 Replica · Buffalo, MNOn September 27, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time, an experimental PA-18 Replica airplane, N43LK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Buffalo, Minnesota. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger was…NTSB WPR26LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Bemidji, MNNTSB CEN26LA295Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAviat A-1B · Pilot Grove, MNOn August 17, 2026, about 1446 central daylight time, an Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1B airplane, N299CA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pilot Grove, Minnesota. The two pilots received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as…NTSB CEN26LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGlasair I RG · Utica, MNOn July 9, 2026, about 1805 central daylight time, a Glasair 1RG airplane, N141CG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Utica, Minnesota. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-25-235 · Forest Lake, MNOn July 4, 2026, about 0942 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N386AB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR26LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Paynesville, MNOn June 30, 2026, about 1745 central daylight time, a Beech A36, N8095F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Paynesville Municipal Airport (PEX), Paynesville, Minnesota. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The…NTSB CEN26LA238Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Winona, MNOn June 25, 2026, about 2000 central daylight time, an Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd Edge Xt-912-L weight-shift-control light sport aircraft, N912CV was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) Winona,…NTSB CEN26LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MNA total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN26FA172Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeechcraft F33A · Minneapolis, MNOn April 25, 2026, about 1151 central daylight time, a Beechcraft F33A airplane, N8032X was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.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 ENG26LA011Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C11 · Hibbing, MNThe elevator control restriction was caused by the failure of an elevator autopilot servo control cable which failed due to cyclic fatigue. The slack in the cable wrapped around the servo mount in such a way that it interfered with the rotation of the servo…NTSB CEN26LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN26LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · McGregor, MNOn October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the…NTSB CEN25LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFloyd G Halderman JR RV-6 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the…NTSB CEN25LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Rush City, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.NTSB CEN25LA375Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB CEN25FA367Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Lakeville, MNOn September 6, 2025, about 1442 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R66 helicopter, N6633L was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lakeville, Minnesota. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated…NTSB CEN25FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech K35 · Cambridge, MNOn September 4, 2025, about 1105 central daylight time, a Beech K35 airplane, N6021E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Cambridge, Minnesota. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN25LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportElmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.NTSB CEN25LA304Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAyres S2R-G6 · Slayton, MNOn August 6, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, a Ayres Corporation S2R-G6, airplane, registration N2239V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Slayton, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN25LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Assumption, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.NTSB CEN25LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Rushmore, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during low-level maneuvering.NTSB CEN25FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Vodochody L-39C · Granite Falls, MNOn July 21, 2025, about 1728 central daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L-39C airplane, N339L, was substantially damaged during an accident near Granite Falls, Minnesota. The flight instructor, seated in the front seat, sustained serious injuries after ejecting…NTSB CEN25LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Pipestone, MNThe failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MNThe failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MNThe student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…NTSB CEN25FA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TBM700A · Brooklyn Park, MNOn March 29, 2025, about 1221 central daylight time, a Socata TBM700A airplane, N721MB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A23-19 · Rochester, MNOn March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MNThe malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB CEN25LA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MNA total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.NTSB CEN25LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway Exec 162 F · Blaine, MNA loss of engine power that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN25LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MNThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN24LA372Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Eden Prairie, MNThe bird strike during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN24LA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MNThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Crystal, MNThe failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.NTSB CEN24LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eveleth, MNWater contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.NTSB CEN24LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Blaine, MNThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCovington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR · Saint James, MNAn in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.NTSB CEN24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Atwater, MNThe pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Duluth, MNThe failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…