NTSB investigations, LA
50 cases where NTSB found Psychological.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0202'))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0202')) 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 CEN26LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C24R · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN26LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Larose, LAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task,…NTSB CEN26LA036Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Gueydan, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid birds.NTSB CEN25FA281Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Thibodaux, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance to powerlines during an agricultural application pass.NTSB CEN25LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Estherwood, LAThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.NTSB CEN25LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Pineville, LAThe airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.NTSB CEN24FA260Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bonita, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while at low altitude enroute to their aerial application flights.NTSB CEN24LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAg-Cat G-164B · Abbeville, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN24FA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Vidalia, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s cell phone use and the position of the sun, which reduced the pilot’s ability to perceive the location of the power…NTSB CEN24FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Abbeville, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper helicopter control during autorotation that resulted in an abnormal ground contact which caused the subsequent main rotor strike on the tail boom that severed the tail rotor driveshaft. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN23LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Gueydan, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing.NTSB CEN23FA142Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Port Allen, LAThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN23LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-90 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.NTSB CEN22LA359Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Melville, LAThe pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.NTSB CEN21LA456Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.NTSB CEN21LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58 · Greensburg, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN21LA113Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Newellton, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.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 CEN20MA044Accident · 5 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB GAA20CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's fixation on the instrument panel, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a telephone pole during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN19TA196Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB CEN19FA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's loss of control during cruise flight as a result of spatial disorientation while operating the helicopter in close proximity to terrain in marginal meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN19FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's conduct of a departure into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor instrument flying skills and his decision…NTSB GAA19CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while making an evasive maneuver to avoid birds.NTSB CEN18LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb.NTSB CEN18FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Luling, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline structure while hovering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the structure and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB GAA18CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Eunice, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.NTSB CEN18LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Sulphur, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation between a long line being used to hoist linemen from a shield wire during an external load flight, which resulted in the long line being severed.NTSB CEN17FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 A90 1 · Slidell, LAThe unstable approach in black-hole conditions, resulting in the airplane overshooting the runway extended centerline and descending well below a safe glidepath for the runway. Contributing to the accident was the lack of monitoring by the copilot allowing…NTSB CEN15LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Basile, LAThe pilot’ failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN14LA379Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark III · Jonesville, LAThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB CEN13LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Colfax, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB CEN13LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Mielec M-18A · Jennings, LAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with guy wires during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN13FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Crowley, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the broadcast tower guy-wires.NTSB CEN13FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Intracoastal City, LAThe pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with instrument metrological conditions shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN12FA611Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…NTSB CEN12CA544Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer, N36289 G-164B · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the aerial application flight.NTSB CEN12FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.NTSB CEN11CA336Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportReed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LAThe pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN10LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Davant, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…NTSB CEN10FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Alexandria, LAFailure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.NTSB CEN09LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Monroe, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.NTSB CEN09LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ville Platte, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.NTSB CEN09FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Albany, LAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight…NTSB CEN09MA117Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · Morgan City, LA(1) the sudden loss of power to both engines that resulted from impact with a bird (red-tailed hawk), which fractured the windshield and interfered with engine fuel controls, and (2) the subsequent disorientation of the flight crewmembers, which left them…NTSB CEN09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChamberlin Victor Wayne Minimax · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static wires while maneuvering to avoid another airplane.NTSB DFW08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.