NTSB investigations, 2012
171 cases where NTSB found Not determined, general.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 150 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 199 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2013 | 128 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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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\") = 2012
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '05000000'))
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") = 2012 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '05000000')) 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 WPR13LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Boca Raton, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare after a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN13FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Combine, TXThe airplane's impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the available evidence because of extensive impact damage and postimpact fire.NTSB ERA13LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MSA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's failure to follow established engine-out procedures and to maintain a proper airspeed after the total loss of engine power on one of the airplane’s two engines during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine…NTSB CEN13LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Moody, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13FA101Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Detroit Lakes, MNA loss of airplane control due to an undetermined avionics malfunction and the pilots’ inattention, which resulted in excessive airframe forces during the unusual attitude recovery. The reason for the avionics malfunction could not be determined because…NTSB CEN13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcola, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gurdon, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.NTSB CEN13FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Manhattan, ILAn in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC13LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Mekoryuk, AKThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.NTSB ERA13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…NTSB ERA13FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Apollo Beach, FLMast bumping for reasons that could not be determined because one main rotor blade was not recovered.NTSB ERA13LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLawson J/Bowie R/Smith M CA-8 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue a cross-country flight as a primary control (aileron) system anomaly progressively worsened. Contributing to the accident was an aileron control system anomaly, the reason for which could not be determined because the…NTSB CEN13FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Mancelona, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · San Rafael, CAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · ObyanA partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during…NTSB CEN13WA173Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSwearingen SA226 · Murcia, SpainOn November 13, 2012, at 1205 coordinated universal time, a Swearingen Fairchild SA-226-TC, Spanish registered EC-JYC, operated by Zorex.org, sustained minor damage during the takeoff roll from the Murcia-San Javier Airport (LELC), Murcia, Spain. Visual…NTSB ERA13LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be duplicated or determined during the postaccident investigation because of the initial unavailability of the airplane after the accident.NTSB WPR13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJeffair Barracuda · Payson, AZThe failure of the landing gear to remain extended during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, ALThe Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…NTSB CEN13FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Houma, LAThe helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. The reason for the helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA13LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FLA main landing gear wheel fire for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB WPR13FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yucca, AZThe pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCashmer Philip M Sonex · Crossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and the pilot’s…NTSB ANC13FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG C-1A · Willow, AKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the accident site.NTSB ERA13TA021Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Jackson, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC13FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKUndetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.NTSB ERA13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…NTSB WPR13LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeaudry Phillip Aventura II · Minneola, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Burlington, VTThe collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located.NTSB CEN12FA670Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Eastland, TXThe loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…NTSB WPR12LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12IA582Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Teterboro, NJFailure of the nosewheel steering computer strut servo for reasons that could not be determined or replicated during postincident testing.NTSB CEN12LA661Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4 · Kenosha, WIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA675Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Greeley, COThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB WPR12LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Lompoc, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA659Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…NTSB CEN12LA652Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · (Gulf of Mexico)An in-flight fire, which resulted in the airplane’s forced landing in water. The source of the fire could not be determined because the airplane wreckage was not recovered.NTSB WPR12LA417Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeymour Skyranger · Perris, CAA loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA632Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, ILAn abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA651Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Boonville, INA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.NTSB CEN12FA621Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of engine power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation.NTSB WPR12LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Cambria, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.NTSB WPR12LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations and testing revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA617Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kansasville, WIIn-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.NTSB WPR12LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Durham, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.