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NTSB investigations, 2008, Outside the U.S.

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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19622026

NTSB investigations, 2008, Outside the U.S. per year, 1962–2026: 9,098 cases
1962	9
1963	3
1964	108
1965	99
1966	106
1967	101
1968	64
1969	63
1970	70
1971	56
1972	79
1973	66
1974	65
1975	58
1976	16
1977	24
1978	36
1979	14
1980	5
1981	2
1982	5
1983	3
1984	7
1985	6
1986	8
1987	22
1988	41
1989	25
1990	30
1991	29
1992	36
1993	41
1994	42
1995	66
1996	61
1997	93
1998	134
1999	110
2000	159
2001	152
2002	134
2003	136
2004	154
2005	174
2006	181
2007	174
2008	174
2009	181
2010	227
2011	238
2012	259
2013	248
2014	219
2015	268
2016	319
2017	304
2018	337
2019	323
2020	257
2021	428
2022	429
2023	460
2024	492
2025	475
2026	393

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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 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2008 AND c."eventCountry" <> 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
    AND c.\"eventCountry\" <> 'USA'
  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
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  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 DCA09WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Luton Airport, United KingdomOn December 31, 2008, at 1700 UTC, an EasyJet Boeing 737-73V, registered in the United Kingdom as G-EZKB, experienced a rapid pitch up upon takeoff from Luton Airport, United Kingdom. The aircraft had been deiced, but was exposed to icing conditions later…Dec 31, 2008 · G-EZKB · No damage NTSB ERA09WA206Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35 · Valenca, BrazilOn December 30, 2008, about 1240 UTC, or 1040 local, a Beech V35B, Brazilian registration PT-JKU, registered to and operated by Unibase Engenharia e Pavimentacao Ltda, collided with mountainous terrain near Valenca, RJ, Brazil. Instrument meteorological…Dec 30, 2008 · PT-JKU · Destroyed NTSB DCA09WA032Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Rio De Janiero, BrazilOn December 29, 2008, a Sikosky S-76 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-IME, was substantially damaged by fire following a forced landing at Rio De Janiero, Brazil. The flight crew noted an AC generator light shortly after departure, and began a return to…Dec 29, 2008 · PR-IME · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.Dec 28, 2008 · N104BN · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA214Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA31-350 · Lorenzo, BrazilOn March 23, 2009, at 1700 Atlantic standard time, a Piper PA31-350 Chieftain, PT-EHG, sustained minor damage from a landing-gear brake fire after landing at Lorenzo Airport (SNCL), Cairu, Brazil. The pilot and seven passengers were not injured. Visual…Dec 27, 2008 · PT-EHG · Minor damage NTSB CEN09WA150Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAgusta AW-139 · Norfolk, England, United KingdomOn December 23, 2008, an Agusta AW-139 helicopter, registration G-CHCV, experienced multiple system failures including a false baggage compartment fire warning near Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently returned to the departure airport…Dec 23, 2008 · G-CHCV · Minor damage NTSB CEN09WA103Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Saltillo, MexicoOn December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and…Dec 20, 2008 · XB-AWZ · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn December 18, 2008, at 0810 universal time coordinated, a Piper Aircraft, PA-31T, LV-MYX, operated by Aviacenter SA, impacted the ground a few minutes after takeoff from San Fernando Airport (SADF), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Visual flight rules prevailed.…Dec 18, 2008 · LV-MYX · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA113Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN-2A MK III · Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsDec 15, 2008 · N650LP · Destroyed NTSB CEN09WA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Baden, AustriaDec 14, 2008 · N403HP · Destroyed NTSB DCA09WA019Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing · Stuttgart, Germany.Dec 12, 2008 · OO-DLQ · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09WA249Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB145 · Kemi, FinlandOn December 11, 2008, at 2253 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, sustained minor damage to the tailcone after the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) caught fire during taxi after landing at Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi, Finland. The…Dec 11, 2008 · OH-EBE · Minor damage NTSB CEN09WA082Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLearjet Lear 23 · Tlaxcala, MexicoOn December 7, 2008 at approximately 1815 central standard time (CST) a twin-engine turbo fan, Learjet 23, Mexican Registration XC-LGD, was destroyed when it impacted a lake while on final approach to an unlit day visual flight rules airport near Tlaxcala,…Dec 8, 2008 · XC-LGD · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09WA085Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMaule M7 · Cobra River, Manaus, BrazilOn December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the…Dec 7, 2008 · PT-ONN · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09WA084Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 500 · Cordoba, Colombia, ColombiaOn December 03, 2008 about 1835 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 500, of Colombian registration, HK1697, registered to an individual and operated by Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA, crashed in an open field, near Cordoba, Colombia. Visual meteorological…Dec 3, 2008 · HK1697 · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA076Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Anapolis, BrazilOn November 28, 2008, at 1835 Atlantic standard time, a Beech 58, N400SA, was destroyed during a local personal flight when it impacted the ground after a low pass at Anapolis JK Airport (SWNS), Anapolis, Goias, Brazil. The pilot and 3 of the 5 passengers…Nov 28, 2008 · N400SA · Destroyed NTSB DCA09RA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Perpignan, FranceOn November 27, 2008 at 16:46 local time (15:46 UTC), an Airbus A320, equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engines, German registration D-AXLA, serial number 2500, impacted the Mediterranean sea during approach to runway 33 at Perpignan…Nov 27, 2008 · D-AXLA · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA075Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Vetas, ColombiaNone.Nov 24, 2008 · HK4361 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09WA073Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, CanadaNone.Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed NTSB WPR09WA250Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas 369 · Murray Bridge, AustraliaOn November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While…Nov 19, 2008 · VH-PLJ · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09WA074Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Saint-Marc, HaitiNov 18, 2008 · N72BS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09WA065Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, FranceNov 16, 2008 · N224AG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09WA063Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway · Lingen, GermanyThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. Any further information may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (BFU) Herman-Blenk Strasse 16 38108…Nov 16, 2008 · PH-NTL · Substantial damage NTSB ANC09WA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationGrumman G-21A · Vancouver, CanadaOn November 16, 2008, about 1030 pacific standard time, a Grumman G-21A airplane, Canadian registration C-FPCK, collided with tree-covered terrain about 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Impact forces and a postimpact fire destroyed…Nov 16, 2008 · C-FPCK · Destroyed NTSB ERA09WA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Turriaco, ItalyOn November 10, 2008, at 1824 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR22, German registration D-EPRM, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Turriaco, Italy. The Italian certificated private pilot was seriously injured and the three passengers…Nov 10, 2008 · D-EPRM · Substantial damage NTSB DCA09RA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing · Ciampino, ItalyaNov 10, 2008 · EI-DYG · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09WA042Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31-350 · Bathurst, Australia, AustraliaOn November 7, 2008, approximately 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Australian registration VH-OPC, shortly after take-off, collided with terrain about three nautical miles north of the Bathurst Airport, New South Wales, Australia.…Nov 7, 2008 · VH-OPC · Substantial damage NTSB DCA09RA007Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 45 · Mexico City, MexicoOn November 4, 2008, at 1846 central standard time, a Learjet model 45, registration XC-VMC, impacted terrain and buildings while on approach to Benito Juárez Mexico City International Airport (MMMX), Mexico City, Mexico. The 9 passengers and crew onboard the…Nov 5, 2008 · XC-VMC · Destroyed NTSB CEN09RA052Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 200 · Punta Chivato, MexicoOn November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…Nov 4, 2008 · N200JL · Destroyed NTSB CEN09WA090Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper 34-200T · Graz, AustriaThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Accident investigation Branch, Department Aviation Postfach 207, 1000 Wien Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien…Nov 2, 2008 · OE-FEE · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09WA037Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 65A90 · Timehri, GuyanaNov 1, 2008 · N87V · No damage NTSB ERA09WA069Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Nuqui, ColombiaOn October 28, 2008, about 1040 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Columbian registration HK-2446, operated by Aeroexpreso Del Pacifico, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Reyes Murillo Airport, Nuqui, Columbia. The accident site was located…Oct 28, 2008 · HK-2446 · Substantial damage NTSB ENG08WA045IncidentForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Denpasar, Bali, IndonesiaOn October 28, 2008, Garuda Indonesia Airlines Boeing 737-400, registeration PK-GZI, experienced a failure of Left Hand Main Landing Gear assembly during taxi-in at Ngurah Rai Airport Bali, Indonesia. Investigation found a crack in one of the brake mounting…Oct 28, 2008 · PK-GZI · Minor damage NTSB DCA09WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Brussels, BelgiumOn October 27, 2008, a Cargo B Boeing 747-200F, registration OO-CBA, experienced a tail strike during takeoff from Brussels International Airport (EBBR), Brussels, Belgium. There were no injuries to the 6 persons onboard, and the airplane received substantial…Oct 27, 2008 · OO-CBA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09WA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402C · Asuncion, ParaguayOct 24, 2008 · ZP-TVA · Destroyed NTSB ANC09WA008Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172H · Kadena Air Base, Japan, Japan.Oct 24, 2008 · N4961 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09WA033Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.Oct 22, 2008 · N467BD · Destroyed NTSB CEN09RA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…Oct 21, 2008 · XB-KPF · Destroyed NTSB ENG08WA050Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaOn 18 October 2008, approximately 0519 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 737-800, registration D-AXLF, operated by German charter company XL Airways Germany as flight GXL614, experienced an engine failure while enroute from Frankfurt (EDDF) Germany to…Oct 18, 2008 · D-AXLF · Minor damage NTSB CEN09WA022Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402 · Monterrey, MexicoOn October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402C with Mexican Registration XC-HAQ departed on Runway 02 from Del Norte Airport (MMAN), near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico at 1308 central daylight time (CDT) and was on climb out to cruise when radar contact was lost at 1315.…Oct 17, 2008 · XC-HAQ · Destroyed NTSB DCA09WA008Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Maiquetia, Venezuela.Oct 16, 2008 · YV162T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09WA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHawker-Beechcraft 100 · Bauru, BrazilOct 12, 2008 · N525ZS · Destroyed NTSB DCA09WA005Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Learmonth Aerodome, AustraliaOn October 7, 2008, at 12:42 local time, a Qantas Airways Airbus A330-300, registration VH-QPA, experienced an abrupt pitch down maneuver during cruise near the Learmonth Aerodrome. The flight crew diverted to Learmonth, Australia. The flight was a scheduled…Oct 7, 2008 · VH-QPA · Minor damage NTSB CEN09WA016Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Oaxaca, MexicoOn October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land . Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…Oct 6, 2008 · XB-KWG · Destroyed NTSB DCA09WA003Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Bangkok, ThailandOn October 2, 2008, at 1058 local Thai time, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registered in Taiwan as B-18202, experienced turbulence while enroute to Bangkok, Thailand, from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong. The flight was at flight level 400 and…Oct 2, 2008 · B-18202 · No damage NTSB ERA09WA066Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Yoro, HondurasOn October 1, 2008, about 1220 central standard time, a Robinson R44, Honduran registration HR-AUC, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt near Yoro, Honduras. The Honduran certificated private pilot was seriously injured and three passengers…Oct 1, 2008 · HR-AUC · No damage NTSB LAX08WA305Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Douglas Camp, Papua New GuineaOn September 25, 2008, at 1012 local time, a Bell 206L3, Papua New Guinea (PNG) registry P2-HBC, crashed in a remote area near Douglas Camp (PNG) under unknown circumstances while reportedly performing long line operations. The helicopter was operated by Heli…Sep 25, 2008 · P2-HBC · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08WA302Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 407T · Talbot Bay, AustraliaNoneSep 25, 2008 · VH-NSH · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08WA209Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Hoxton Park, AustraliaOn September 24, 2008 at 0645 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Liberty XL-2, Australian registration VH-CZX, collided with the terrain near Hoxton Park, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. It is reported that the airplane collided in an…Sep 24, 2008 · VH-CZX · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08WA200Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignFokker F28-4000 · Quito, EcuadorOn September 22, 2008, about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, HC-CDT, flight ICD-504, registered to and operated by Icaro Air, as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted take off on runway 35 at Mariscal Surce Airport (SEQU), Quito, Ecuador. The…Sep 22, 2008 · HC-CDT · Substantial damage