NTSB investigations, 2015, WA
9 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
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\") = 2015
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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") = 2015 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 WPR16LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Sedro-Woolley, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of naphthenate fuel contamination, which blocked the fuel flow through the start pump.NTSB WPR16LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher Tom Kitfox 5 · Battle Ground, WAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH1H · Walla Walla, WAThe helicopter’s reduction in aerodynamic lift while operating in variable wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…NTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB GAA15CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WAThe pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.NTSB GAA15CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIssoire Siren PIK 30 · Deer Park, WAA loss of lift, which precipitated a forced off airport landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Centralia, WAMaintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist.NTSB WPR15LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Puyallup, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a mechanic’s failure to properly tighten the B-nut to the fuel pump inlet during a recent annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off despite…NTSB WPR15LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV7 - Undesignat · Belfair, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft.