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Browse Aviation Events

150 aviation events in the NTSB database in SD.

NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Browse 150 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 28, 2012 Pierre, SD LEE PAUL SQ 2000 FATL 1 0
Aug 25, 2012 Spearfish, SD CESSNA 140 NONE 0 0
Aug 14, 2012 Flandreau, SD BELL 47G-2 NONE 0 0
Jun 15, 2012 Ipswich, SD AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 NONE 0 0
Jun 7, 2012 Clark, SD BEECH 77 MINR 0 0
May 23, 2012 Howard, SD ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2R NONE 0 0
May 23, 2012 Clear Lake, SD AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 SERS 0 1
Apr 24, 2012 Sioux Falls, SD BEECH 58 NONE 0 0
Apr 14, 2012 Aberdeen, SD BELL 407 MINR 0 0
Apr 5, 2012 Isabel, SD ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA SERS 0 1
Feb 24, 2012 Rapid City, SD PIPER PA-28-161 NONE 0 0
Feb 8, 2012 Tea, SD MAULE MX-7-235 NONE 0 0
Dec 9, 2011 Watertown, SD Beech C23 NONE 0 0
Dec 9, 2011 Sioux Falls, SD CESSNA 421C FATL 4 0
Nov 11, 2011 Sturgis, SD CESSNA 172M FATL 1 0
Oct 18, 2011 Brookings, SD PIPER PA-18-150 MINR 0 0
Oct 1, 2011 Philip, SD ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 FATL 1 0
Aug 20, 2011 Whitewood, SD PIPER PA-25-235 FATL 1 0
Aug 10, 2011 Mansfield, SD GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A NONE 0 0
Jul 3, 2011 Hayti, SD AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC FATL 3 0
Jun 28, 2011 Estelline, SD CESSNA A188A MINR 0 0
Jun 18, 2011 Faith, SD PIPER PA-25-235 MINR 0 0
Jun 17, 2011 Highmore, SD PIPER PA-36-300 FATL 1 0
Apr 25, 2011 Estelline, SD AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 NONE 0 0
Mar 23, 2011 Aberdeen, SD CESSNA 414A NONE 0 0
Nov 8, 2010 Watertown, SD PIPER PA-22-160 MINR 0 0
Sep 24, 2010 Tea, SD CESSNA 152 NONE 0 0
Jul 24, 2010 Spearfish, SD PIPER PA-28-151 FATL 1 0
Jul 24, 2010 Tea, SD WARTH DENNIS J Classic Sport S-18 FATL 1 0
Jul 7, 2010 Bison, SD SKYKITS CORP SAVANNAH VGW NONE 0 0
Jun 5, 2010 Custer, SD Cessna 337 NONE 0 0
May 29, 2010 Watertown, SD BELLANCA 7GCBC FATL 2 0
May 8, 2010 Kyle, SD PIPER J3L NONE 0 0
Sep 29, 2009 Spearfish, SD PIPER J3C-65 NONE 0 0
Aug 16, 2009 Tea, SD FROM HERE TO THERE PDQ INC RV-8 FATL 2 0
Jul 31, 2009 Watertown, SD CESSNA 182A NONE 0 0
Jun 15, 2009 Rapid City, SD Beech B100 SERS 0 1
Jun 12, 2009 Clark, SD PIPER PA-36-285 NONE 0 0
May 13, 2009 Mitchell, SD FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CT2K NONE 0 0
Mar 10, 2009 Aberdeen, SD CESSNA 402B NONE 0 0
Mar 6, 2009 Harrold, SD AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B MINR 0 0
Dec 24, 2008 Highmore, SD CESSNA 140 NONE 0 0
Oct 10, 2008 Rutland, SD Holland Rotorway 162F MINR 0 0
Sep 27, 2008 Gann Valley, SD PIPER PA28 NONE 0 0
Aug 10, 2008 Turton, SD Air Tractor AT-802A NONE 0 0
Aug 5, 2008 Herreid, SD Air Tractor 301 NONE 0 0
Aug 4, 2008 Watertown, SD Cessna 150L MINR 0 0
Aug 3, 2008 Wall, SD Piper PA-18-150 SERS 0 1
Apr 18, 2008 Vermillion, SD Piper PA-32-260 NONE 0 0
Apr 18, 2008 Onida, SD VELDHUIZEN Highlander NONE 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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