NTSB investigations, SC
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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 62 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SCNTSB ERA26FA341Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportWeatherly 620 · Lynchburg, SCOn September 17, 2026, about 0720 eastern daylight time, a Weatherly Aviation Company Inc. 602B, N20003, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lynchburg, South Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB ERA26LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20E · Conway, SCOn August 9, 2026 at 802 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N9257V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Conway, South Carolina. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB CEN26FA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-A55 · Lancaster, SCOn July 2, 2026, at 0052 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Beech model 95-A55 airplane, N7501S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, South Carolina. Both pilots received serious injuries. The accident flight was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SCThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA26LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SCThe glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR26FA160Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Union, SCOn April 17, 2026, about 1750 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N1151H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Union, South Carolina. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Mount Pleasant, SCThe airplane’s encounter with uneven terrain during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with water.NTSB ERA26LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenville, SCAn in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA26LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing .NTSB ERA26LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRockwell International 114 · Whitmire, SCOn March 10, 2026, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, N4832W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The flight instructor received minor injuries. The pilot receiving…NTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB ERA26FA106Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SCOn February 6, 2026, at 0921 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N705CD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lexington, South Carolina. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally…NTSB ERA26LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Gantt, SCThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA26LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHughes 369 · North Augusta, SCOn January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportToomey Long EZ · Beaufort, SCOn November 19, 2025, about 1630 eastern standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Long EZ, N82MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaufort, South Carolina. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB ERA26LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Williston, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA336Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.NTSB ERA25LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLarocca Roch B Eracer MK II · Mount Pleasant, SCThe failure of the nose gear actuator bolt during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Seneca, SCOn August 26, 2025, at 0831 eastern standard time, a Piper PA28-140, N1684J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seneca, South Carolina. The sole occupant, a student pilot, received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaschal JR Roy E Velocity XL RG · Columbia, SCA landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB DCA25LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · North Charleston, SCThe ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.NTSB ERA25LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA46 · Sunset, SCOn July 17, 2025, about 1122 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N460WW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sunset, South Carolina. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25LA252Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Pelzer, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing on a short, down-sloping turf runway, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA25LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlying Cloud AL18 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA25LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportJernigan Zenith 750 · Greenville, SCOn May 18, 2025, about 1416 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith 750, N864AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Greenville, South Carolina. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated…NTSB ERA25LA177Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A24 · Greenville, SCOn April 17, 2025, about 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech A24 airplane, N8060R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The…NTSB ERA25LA162Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRuys Nicholas G RV-8 · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA25LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Anderson, SCThe pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s actions because due to brakes only being installed on the…NTSB ERA25LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna S550 · Hilton Head Island, SCOn March 19, 2025, about 1445 eastern daylight time, a Cessna S550 airplane, N627HS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The…NTSB ERA25LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rock Hill, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing.NTSB ERA25LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SCThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA25LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Florence, SCThe pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.NTSB ERA25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames A Gray Just Aircraft Highlander · Fountain Inn, SCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ravenel, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.NTSB ERA24LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Spartanburg, SCMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.NTSB ERA24LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCorella Neil RV9A · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in variable wind conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB ERA24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConstruzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SCAn in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB ERA24LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Conway, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Wiggins, SCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.NTSB ERA23LA387Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn W Moll Vans RV-7 · Liberty, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.NTSB ERA23LA391Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Anderson, SCThe pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.NTSB ERA23LA342Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Greer, SCA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…NTSB ERA23LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.