Final NTSB investigations, 2021
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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
| 1962 | 72 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 78 |
| 1964 | 5,253 |
| 1965 | 5,377 |
| 1966 | 5,912 |
| 1967 | 6,339 |
| 1968 | 5,199 |
| 1969 | 5,027 |
| 1970 | 4,915 |
| 1971 | 4,825 |
| 1972 | 4,430 |
| 1973 | 4,398 |
| 1974 | 4,565 |
| 1975 | 4,403 |
| 1976 | 4,314 |
| 1977 | 4,412 |
| 1978 | 4,624 |
| 1979 | 4,165 |
| 1980 | 3,921 |
| 1981 | 3,836 |
| 1982 | 3,545 |
| 1983 | 3,511 |
| 1984 | 3,403 |
| 1985 | 3,051 |
| 1986 | 2,824 |
| 1987 | 2,757 |
| 1988 | 2,651 |
| 1989 | 2,478 |
| 1990 | 2,451 |
| 1991 | 2,391 |
| 1992 | 2,293 |
| 1993 | 2,244 |
| 1994 | 2,190 |
| 1995 | 2,216 |
| 1996 | 2,091 |
| 1997 | 2,038 |
| 1998 | 2,061 |
| 1999 | 2,069 |
| 2000 | 2,026 |
| 2001 | 1,876 |
| 2002 | 1,868 |
| 2003 | 1,928 |
| 2004 | 1,776 |
| 2005 | 1,826 |
| 2006 | 1,644 |
| 2007 | 1,809 |
| 2008 | 1,714 |
| 2009 | 1,613 |
| 2010 | 1,561 |
| 2011 | 1,612 |
| 2012 | 1,578 |
| 2013 | 1,317 |
| 2014 | 1,321 |
| 2015 | 1,317 |
| 2016 | 1,344 |
| 2017 | 1,334 |
| 2018 | 1,354 |
| 2019 | 1,309 |
| 2020 | 1,141 |
| 2021 | 1,216 |
| 2022 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 1,216 |
| 2024 | 1,139 |
| 2025 | 779 |
| 2026 | 365 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2021
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2021 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 WPR22LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.NTSB WPR22FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Marana, AZThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight.NTSB ERA22FA098Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FLA loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.NTSB DCA22LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 · Newark, NJTurkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.NTSB WPR22LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150C · Johnsondale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.NTSB CEN22LA091Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA087Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJ&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MOThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN22FA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Livingston, TXThe pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ERA22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Berlin, NJAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.NTSB ERA22LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.NTSB ERA22FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TNThe pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR22FA068Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CAThe flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…NTSB CEN22LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A100 · West Helena, ARThe malfunction of the propeller autofeather system after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in both propellers going into feather and a hard landing.NTSB ERA22FA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.NTSB CEN22FA082Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Hardy, ARThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB CEN22LA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Iron Mountain, MIThe total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B2 · Kahului, HIThe pilot’s abrupt flight control inputs to correct for dynamic rollover, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR22LA069Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.NTSB WPR22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB WPR22LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Strawberry, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach.NTSB ERA22LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 525 · Dubuque, IAAn inflight collision with a flock of geese that resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB CEN22FA081Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Fulshear, TXThe limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft.NTSB WPR22LA066Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons U S A-315 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.NTSB CEN22FA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, INThe pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.NTSB ERA22LA090Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FLA bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.NTSB WPR22LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ivanhoe, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA22LA089Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory.NTSB CEN22LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.NTSB ANC22LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLarry Bingham LB-1 · Haines, AKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with snow.NTSB CEN22LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper placement of the throttle during the initial practice power-on recovery autorotation.NTSB CEN22LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Crowley, TXThe student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · LaPlace, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly in instrument conditions.NTSB ERA22LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Manhattan, NYThe pilots overapplication of flight controls during landing, which resulted in the rotor blades contacting the wire strike protection system and subsequent hard landing.NTSB DCA22LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-251N · Paradise, NVThe captain’s failure to maintain proper pitch attitude during landing, likely caused by improper seat position.NTSB CEN22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMini-MAX 1600R Sport · South Bend, INThe pilot’s low-level flight and poor visual lookout which resulted in collision with a light pole on final approach and the pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane under the influence of alcohol.NTSB ERA22LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Hazleton, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL18 · Abbeville, LAAn electrical fire for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22FA070Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310J · Inola, OKThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech K35 · Temecula, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA061Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMoul Willis RV-3 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB ERA22LA108Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lake City, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22FA086Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSwearingen SA226 · Bedford, NHThe pilot’s failure to secure and feather the left engine and increase power on the right engine after a perceived loss of engine power in the left engine, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain just short of the runway. Contributing to…NTSB CEN22FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to adhere to the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA22FA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Crab Orchard, KYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR22LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Hillsboro, ORThe on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1A · St. Jo, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.