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Browse Aviation Events

2,274 aviation events in the NTSB database in CA.

NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Browse 2,274 aviation accidents and incidents from the National Transportation Safety Board. Filter by state, severity, or search by aircraft, location, or NTSB number.

Date Location Aircraft Severity Fatalities Injuries
Aug 9, 2020 Kelso Valley, CA Rutan VARI EZE SERS 0 1
Aug 8, 2020 Kernville, CA AVIAT A1 SERS 0 1
Aug 7, 2020 Lake Port, CA SPORTINE AVIACIJA LAK17 FATL 1 0
Aug 4, 2020 Upper Lake, CA Robert D Carr Jr Cavalon SERS 0 2
Aug 2, 2020 San Jose, CA CESSNA 172 NONE 0 0
Aug 1, 2020 Susanville, CA Cessna A185 NONE 0 0
Jul 31, 2020 Holtville, CA BELL OH58A MINR 0 0
Jul 24, 2020 Tehachapi, CA Vans VANS RV-8 FATL 1 0
Jul 23, 2020 Jamul, CA MONTANA Coyote NONE 0 0
Jul 20, 2020 San Andreas, CA Md Helicopter 600 NONE 0 0
Jul 17, 2020 Grimes, CA Vans RV 8 NONE 0 0
Jul 14, 2020 Hayward, CA CESSNA 152 NONE 0 0
Jul 12, 2020 Concord, CA Cessna 172 NONE 0 0
Jul 9, 2020 Ramona, CA Air Creation/Sides Rick A MANTA 503 MINR 0 0
Jul 7, 2020 Lake Tahoe, CA Cessna 172 FATL 2 0
Jul 5, 2020 Chino, CA BOEING B75 NONE 0 0
Jul 2, 2020 San Diego, CA Cessna A185 NONE 0 0
Jun 24, 2020 Upland, CA Thatcher CX4 SERS 0 1
Jun 9, 2020 Santa Barbara, CA Cessna 172 NONE 0 0
Jun 5, 2020 Healdsburg, CA Mooney M20J NONE 0 0
Jun 5, 2020 Redlands, CA Cessna 175 FATL 3 0
Jun 4, 2020 Lincoln, CA Grumman G164 MINR 0 0
Jun 3, 2020 Ione, CA Beech D 45 NONE 0 0
Jun 2, 2020 Fairfield, CA Bell 206 FATL 3 0
Jun 1, 2020 Valley Center, CA Cub Crafters CCK-1865 FATL 1 1
May 29, 2020 Maxwell, CA Grumman G164 NONE 0 0
May 23, 2020 Artois, CA Ayres S 2R MINR 0 0
May 20, 2020 Santa Maria, CA Cirrus SR20 FATL 1 0
May 19, 2020 Victorville, CA BOEING 737 NONE 0 0
May 15, 2020 Blythe, CA AMERICAN AVIATION AA-1A SERS 0 1
May 9, 2020 Imperial, CA Ayres S2R NONE 0 0
May 9, 2020 Byron, CA BELLANCA 8GCBC FATL 1 0
May 6, 2020 Perris, CA Cessna 182 NONE 0 0
May 2, 2020 Fresno, CA Cessna 172 MINR 0 0
Apr 30, 2020 Hemet, CA Piper PA-23-250 FATL 1 0
Apr 29, 2020 Lodi, CA Cessna 177 MINR 0 0
Apr 27, 2020 Upland, CA COOK SONEX NONE 0 0
Apr 21, 2020 Oakdale, CA FLIGHTstar 2 NONE 0 0
Apr 19, 2020 Corona, CA CESSNA 152 SERS 0 1
Apr 18, 2020 Auburn, CA Cessna TU206 FATL 1 1
Apr 12, 2020 Concord, CA Extra EA 300 NONE 0 0
Apr 5, 2020 Santa Paula, CA Cessna 177RG NONE 0 0
Mar 31, 2020 Palm Springs, CA Piper PA28R NONE 0 0
Mar 13, 2020 Sylmar, CA Mooney M20K FATL 2 0
Mar 5, 2020 Needles, CA CESSNA 210 MINR 0 0
Feb 29, 2020 Santa Barbara, CA Piper PA 18 MINR 0 0
Feb 28, 2020 San Jose, CA Piper PA46 NONE 0 0
Feb 28, 2020 Sonoma/Schellville, CA CubCrafters FX-3 NONE 0 0
Feb 25, 2020 Torrance, CA Ercoupe 415 NONE 0 0
Feb 22, 2020 Columbia, CA Aviat A1 MINR 0 0

Frequently Asked Questions

The NTSB Aviation Accident Database is a comprehensive record of all civil aviation accidents and incidents investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. It includes event details, aircraft information, weather conditions, injury data, and narrative reports from investigators.

Fatalities are the total number of deaths resulting from the event. Injuries include serious injuries requiring hospitalization. These counts cover all persons involved — crew, passengers, and ground casualties.

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