NTSB investigations, PA
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
| 1963 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 157 |
| 1965 | 149 |
| 1966 | 172 |
| 1967 | 192 |
| 1968 | 154 |
| 1969 | 132 |
| 1970 | 136 |
| 1971 | 153 |
| 1972 | 104 |
| 1973 | 118 |
| 1974 | 143 |
| 1975 | 131 |
| 1976 | 123 |
| 1977 | 116 |
| 1978 | 124 |
| 1979 | 109 |
| 1980 | 89 |
| 1981 | 92 |
| 1982 | 96 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 64 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA26LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P92 Tail Dragger · Toughkenamon, PAOn September 29, 2026, about 0945 eastern daylight time, a special light-sport Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P92 Tail Dragger, N575TA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. The pilot was not injured.…NTSB ERA26LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRoberts GS-2 Sportsman · Kerrtown, PANTSB ERA26LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openNorth American Harvard III · Sanatoga, PANTSB ERA26FA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 150 · Carlisle, PAOn August 19, 2026, at 1852 eastern daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, N873ST, and a Cessna 150H airplane, N23330, collided in flight near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The two commercial pilots onboard the helicopter were seriously injured, and…NTSB ERA26LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Altoona, PAThe pilot’s descent below the glidepath and collision with trees during a missed approach.NTSB ERA26LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Carlisle, PAA collision with a deer during landing.NTSB ERA26LA288Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45Z · Johnstown, PANTSB ERA26LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA26LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Quakertown, PAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA26LA156Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-181 · Philadelphia, PAOn April 1, 2026, about 1541 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N494LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The flight instructor received minor injuries, and the student pilot received serious…NTSB ERA26LA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Gettysburg, PAThe flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.NTSB ERA26LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control of the airplane during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PAThe airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA379Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMccaa Robert T Avid/Kitfox Flyer · Oakland, PAThe pilot/owner’s failure to accurately determine the airplane’s weight and performance limitations before initiating the takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s improper engine power management and landing flare, which resulted in a…NTSB ERA25FA344Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHughes 369D · Jim Thorpe, PAOn September 11, 2025, about 1402 eastern daylight time, a Hughes (McDonnell Douglas) 369D helicopter, N5072F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The commercial pilot and line technician were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA25LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.NTSB ERA25FA272Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA46-500TP · Lititz, PAOn July 20, 2025, about 0800 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian airplane, N819MA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The pilot was the sole person on board and was fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA25LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Elysburg, PAFailure of the engine mount which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F · Towanda, PAAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.NTSB ERA25LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Fort Washington, PAMaintenance personnel’s failure to identify and replace damaged rivet nuts at the air conditioning louver assembly, which resulted in the separation of the louver assembly from the helicopter, the louver assembly’s impact with the tail rotor, and subsequent…NTSB ERA25LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech P35 · Houserville, PAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA25LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShoemaker Ronald R Pazmany PL-2 · Reading, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Bethlehem, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA25LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M7 · Birdsboro, PAThe pilot’s decision to land with a quartering tailwind in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.NTSB ERA25LA137Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Lititz, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to his distraction by the opening of the cabin door, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/mush condition at too low of an…NTSB ERA25LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC135T2 · Philadelphia, PAThe sUAS operator’s failure to see and avoid a helicopter, resulting in a midair collision between the helicopter and the sUAS.NTSB ERA25LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAllyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT) · Doylestown, PAThe pilot’s inadequate maintenance and preflight inspection.NTSB ERA25MA106Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · MajorPreliminary reportLearjet 55 · Philadelphia, PAOn January 31, 2025, at 1807 eastern standard time, a Learjet 55 airplane, Mexican registration XA-UCI (call sign MTS056) was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two pilots, two medical crewmembers, and two…NTSB ERA25LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain and a parked airplane.NTSB ERA25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boalsburg, PAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.NTSB ERA25LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Bethel, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHunt Exec 162F · North East, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing following an encounter with an unanticipated wind gust, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.NTSB ERA24LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Erie, PAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA316Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSheaffer Leroy B Kitfox Model IV · Palmyra, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during takeoff from a narrow runway with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Hegins, PAThe pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in the helicopter striking a wire hazard during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA24LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Myerstown, PAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.NTSB ERA24FA292Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172N · Lock Haven, PAThe student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA24LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen R Kunkle Mustang II · Philadelphia, PAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA24LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportReddick Jonathan L Zodiac 601XLB · Dunbar, PAA total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on…NTSB ERA24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing.NTSB ERA24LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 24 · Somerset, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action during a landing attempt in a gusty wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB ERA24LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Allentown, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the final approach, resulting in a hard landing and collision with a runway edge light.NTSB ERA24FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. GA-7 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and his subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual maintenance inspection, during which maintenance…NTSB ERA24LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Franklin, PAThe pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Gordonville, PAThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing.NTSB ERA24FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Marienville, PAThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating visibility conditions at night, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent descent that continued to ground contact.NTSB ERA23LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Towanda, PAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in a crosswind.