NTSB investigations, OK
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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 105 |
| 1966 | 100 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1969 | 99 |
| 1970 | 81 |
| 1971 | 102 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 60 |
| 1976 | 66 |
| 1977 | 72 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 CEN27LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openPiper PA-28 · Claremore, OKNTSB CEN26FA275Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech E18S · Guymon, OKOn August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR26LA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 206B · Stonewall, OKNTSB CEN26LA248Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-30 · Tulsa, OKOn July 9, 2026, about 1729 central daylight time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, N8154Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The flight instructor and pilot under instruction were seriously injured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26LA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OKThe total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined.NTSB ERA26FA253Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBellanca 14-19-2 · Goldsby, OKOn June 29, 2026, at about 1055 central daylight time, a Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Goldsby, Oklahoma. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB WPR26LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen Aberle Chipper CH-2A · Alva, OKThe pilot's decision to taxi the tailwheel-equipped airplane over uneven terrain while operating with limited forward visibility, which resulted in the left main landing gear entering a hole.NTSB CEN26LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Special S-1S · Bartlesville, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing rollout and subsequent aborted landing.NTSB CEN26LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHiller UH-12E · Chickasha, OKOn April 30, 2026, about 1730 central daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E, N22SP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chickasha, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ANC26LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openChampion 7EC · Hollis, OKNTSB CEN26LA170Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 31P 350 · Ardmore, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing on a wet runway with a tailwind.NTSB CEN26LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tahlequah, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN26LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Guymon, OKThe collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff in night visual conditions.NTSB CEN26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Guthrie, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering left crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA073Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Stroud, OKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN26LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Weatherford, OKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being in a rush and failing to note the wind direction and speed.NTSB WPR26FA054Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHughes 369D · Pryor, OKOn December 5, 2025, about 0858 central standard time, a Hughes 369D, N161LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pryor, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26LA054Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLou Malinchak Titan T-51D · Bristow, OKThe collision with two deer during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas B-26B · Ponca City, OKFailure of the nose landing gear link which resulted in a loss of directional.NTSB CEN26LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB CEN26LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GC · Haskell, OKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.NTSB CEN25LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Ardmore, OKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN25LA330Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEXP Supercub · Grove, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain elevator control during the landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN25FA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172L · Walters, OKOn August 14, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N2860Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Walters, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as…NTSB CEN25LA229Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRans S-14 · Guthrie, OKOn June 30, 2025, about 2054 central daylight time, a Rans S-14 airplane, N981CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN25LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Pawhuska, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.NTSB CEN25LA192Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Tulsa, OKOn May 30, 2025, about 1627 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T airplane, N130XR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor…NTSB CEN25LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180F · Duncan, OKOn April 30, 2025, about 1950 central daylight time, a Cessna 180F airplane, N2135Z, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Halliburton Field Airport (DUC), Duncan, Oklahoma. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The…NTSB CEN25LA167Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Bethany, OKThe pilot’s improper landing technique that allowed the helicopter’s right skid to get caught on the landing platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB DCA25LA190Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Tahlequah, OKThe airplane’s encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.NTSB CEN25FA148Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAnusiewicz Cassutt III M · Haskell, OKOn April 8, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, a Cassutt III M airplane, N5RR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Haskell, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA123Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCaldwell C W 162F · Mounds, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a dynamic roll over and postimpact fire.NTSB CEN25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.NTSB CEN25LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Moffett, OKThe tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s inattention to refueling during turn-around operations which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Guthrie, OKA loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder.NTSB CEN24FA304Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech F33 · Oklahoma City, OKOn August 6, 2024, about 1326 central daylight time, a Beechcraft F33A airplane, N8095U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The private pilot and the three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN24LA308Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tulsa, OKThe mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB ENG24LA028Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Oktaha, OKThe loss of engine power due to high cycle fatigue failure of a power turbine stage 3 turbine wheel blade. The resulting engine imbalance caused a decoupling of the gas producer stage 1 and stage 2 turbine wheels leading to a stage 1 turbine overspeed and…NTSB CEN24LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Stillwater, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Ada, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.NTSB CEN24LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-23H-15 · Chouteau, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor.NTSB CEN24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Davis, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJacobson SE5A Replica · Luther, OKThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B300 · Oklahoma City, OKAn in-flight collision with a bird during the initial climb.NTSB CEN24FA148Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDavis DA-3 · Antlers, OKImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Oklahoma City, OKThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, aerodynamic stall, and impact with the runway.NTSB CEN24LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the flaps while landing which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN24LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cherokee, OKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the presence of ground fog, which hindered the landing approach and resulted in the pilot inadvertently landing long and impacting a fence during the…NTSB CEN24FA094Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · Hydro, OKThe helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup.