Final NTSB investigations, OK
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.
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 | 18 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
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'
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" = 'OK' 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 WPR26LA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B III · Stonewall, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while conducting a low-altitude aerial application.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 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 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 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 CEN25LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Pawhuska, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.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 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 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.NTSB CEN24LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Hugo, OKThe binding of a main landing gear push-pull cable, which rendered the landing gear inoperative in a partially retracted position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in executing a landing, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB CEN24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Ponca City, OKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN24LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Sapulpa, OKThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.NTSB CEN24FA057Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation associated with an extensive before takeoff oil system leak, the source of which could not be identified due to postaccident fire damage.NTSB CEN24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Claremore, OKThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Hochatown, OKA total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation due to the improper engine idle setting and rigging of the carburetor heat control which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA423Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Broken Bow, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airport grounds worker during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a NOTAM for mowing operations at the…NTSB CEN23LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Durant, OKThe loosening of a connecting rod cap nut for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a mechanical failure of the engine and an in-flight fire.NTSB CEN23FA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA327Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV10 · Chouteau, OKThe total loss of engine power as a result of a failed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA268Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity Velocity XL · Tahlequah, OKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oklahoma City, OKA loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Bristow, OKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.