NTSB investigations, 2020
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
| 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 | 3,514 |
| 1984 | 3,405 |
| 1985 | 3,055 |
| 1986 | 2,831 |
| 1987 | 2,774 |
| 1988 | 2,685 |
| 1989 | 2,502 |
| 1990 | 2,479 |
| 1991 | 2,419 |
| 1992 | 2,328 |
| 1993 | 2,283 |
| 1994 | 2,229 |
| 1995 | 2,281 |
| 1996 | 2,150 |
| 1997 | 2,121 |
| 1998 | 2,195 |
| 1999 | 2,175 |
| 2000 | 2,183 |
| 2001 | 2,031 |
| 2002 | 2,000 |
| 2003 | 2,062 |
| 2004 | 1,930 |
| 2005 | 2,001 |
| 2006 | 1,826 |
| 2007 | 1,984 |
| 2008 | 1,882 |
| 2009 | 1,783 |
| 2010 | 1,786 |
| 2011 | 1,848 |
| 2012 | 1,834 |
| 2013 | 1,561 |
| 2014 | 1,534 |
| 2015 | 1,581 |
| 2016 | 1,662 |
| 2017 | 1,635 |
| 2018 | 1,687 |
| 2019 | 1,626 |
| 2020 | 1,396 |
| 2021 | 1,645 |
| 2022 | 1,700 |
| 2023 | 1,678 |
| 2024 | 1,693 |
| 2025 | 1,655 |
| 2026 | 1,342 |
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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\") = 2020 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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") = 2020 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 ENG21LA011Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 501 · Opa Locka, FLAn uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria…NTSB DCA21WA063IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A319-115 · Bogata, ColombiaNTSB DCA21WA062Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech 1900 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB ANC21LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Hope, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ERA21LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · York, PAAn improper weld repair of the engine mount, which resulted in a fatigue failure of the mount and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to accomplish the manufacturer’s service bulletin…NTSB ERA21LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney International M20TN · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to perform a go-around during an unstable approach to land which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Topping, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.NTSB DCA21WA061Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-824 · San Jose, Costa RicaNTSB ANC21WA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Ojiro in Shimada-City, Shizuoka, JapanNTSB GAA21WA006Accident · 4 fatalClass 4 · ForeignCessna 177 · Rancador, PR, BrazilNTSB ERA21LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Stowe, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Westfield, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and his failure to confirm that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB CEN21LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Cypress, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN21LA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MSThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…NTSB CEN21LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A80-8800 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff with frost covering the airplane and rotating below the published rotation speed, which led to exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA21WA135Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer EMB-550 · Mérida, MexicoNTSB ENG21WA010IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Keflavik, IcelandNTSB CEN21LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA21LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pleasant Valley, NYA total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications.NTSB ERA21LA089Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Club Libelle 205 · Bunn, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA21LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR21LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International S-60A · Peoria, AZThe pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.NTSB GAA21WA031Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Sela, IndonesiaNTSB ERA21LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Waldron, MOThe pilot’s improper landing flare during the rejected takeoff that resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ENG21WA009IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB CEN21LA100Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWalton Daniel J Sonex · Pecatonica, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and…NTSB DCA21LA058Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Houston, TXan encounter with forecasted convective turbulence during approach.NTSB WPR21WA073Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Clare, AustraliaNTSB GAA21WA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignCessna 525 · Uberlandia, BrazilNTSB ERA21LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.NTSB WPR21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion A · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the gascolator fuel inlet line and hose clamp connection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA085Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210L · Midway, GAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.NTSB ERA21LA083Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Farmingdale, NYThe flight crew’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around after the approach had become unstabilized, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · Peyton, COThe student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.NTSB CEN21LA096Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExpress CT · Grand Prairie, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the departure turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA095Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Naples, FLThe inadvertent activation of the unguarded ferry tank fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSonex Tailwheel · Burleson, TXA total loss of engine power due to engine seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot decision not to orbit the airport, as originally planned.NTSB ERA21LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position.NTSB CEN21LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Albion, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a tailwind.NTSB ERA21LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…NTSB CEN21LA091Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Aledo, TXThe pilot’s loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an upright spin into terrain.NTSB WPR21LA070Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilverLight AR-1 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to follow the procedures for takeoff in the Pilot Operating Handbook, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to receive additional training in the gyroplane.NTSB ERA21LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Jacksonville, FLThe flight crew’s failure to apply maximum braking immediately upon touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were 1) the slightly excessive approach airspeed and 2) the flight crew’s decision to land on a wet runway during…NTSB CEN21LA089Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bossier City, LAThe student pilot’s decision to conduct a flight during night instrument meteorological conditions and his loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s use of an amphetamine and his attention…NTSB CEN21LA088Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12XL · Port Isabel, TXAn exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power during an unknown phase of flight, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.