Fatal NTSB investigations, 1991
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 539 |
| 1965 | 560 |
| 1966 | 581 |
| 1967 | 625 |
| 1968 | 718 |
| 1969 | 655 |
| 1970 | 643 |
| 1971 | 664 |
| 1972 | 697 |
| 1973 | 731 |
| 1974 | 727 |
| 1975 | 692 |
| 1976 | 707 |
| 1977 | 713 |
| 1978 | 800 |
| 1979 | 691 |
| 1980 | 672 |
| 1981 | 705 |
| 1982 | 638 |
| 1983 | 651 |
| 1984 | 617 |
| 1985 | 555 |
| 1986 | 507 |
| 1987 | 496 |
| 1988 | 502 |
| 1989 | 484 |
| 1990 | 499 |
| 1991 | 482 |
| 1992 | 494 |
| 1993 | 437 |
| 1994 | 445 |
| 1995 | 456 |
| 1996 | 421 |
| 1997 | 402 |
| 1998 | 422 |
| 1999 | 404 |
| 2000 | 443 |
| 2001 | 412 |
| 2002 | 417 |
| 2003 | 440 |
| 2004 | 418 |
| 2005 | 428 |
| 2006 | 408 |
| 2007 | 387 |
| 2008 | 373 |
| 2009 | 359 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 398 |
| 2012 | 389 |
| 2013 | 344 |
| 2014 | 360 |
| 2015 | 365 |
| 2016 | 341 |
| 2017 | 338 |
| 2018 | 361 |
| 2019 | 381 |
| 2020 | 294 |
| 2021 | 321 |
| 2022 | 330 |
| 2023 | 295 |
| 2024 | 292 |
| 2025 | 275 |
| 2026 | 256 |
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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\") = 1991
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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") = 1991 AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' 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 BFO92FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NYA loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport.NTSB NYC92FA053Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBeech 1900C · Block Island, RIThe instructor pilot's loss of altitude awareness and possible spatial disorientation, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane at an altitude too low for recovery; and company management's lack of involvement in and oversight of its Beechcraft…NTSB ATL92FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Lineville, ALThe pilot continued VFR into IMC conditions where he collided with trees and terrain. Factors in this accident were: low clouds, obscured terrain, and the pilot's inadequate prelflight planning.NTSB NYC92FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Salisbury, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers, resulting in a stall with insufficient altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform these maneuvers,…NTSB CHI92FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sanford, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires.NTSB NYC92FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wilmington, OHThe failure of the pilots to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the night conditions, reduced visibility due to fog, and the likelihood that the pilots diverted their attention to the operation of the loran…NTSB ATL92FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.NTSB LAX92LA070Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Happy Camp, CAThe excessive nature of the maneuvers attempted by the pilot at a low altitude during the takeoff initial climb, the failure of the pilot to maintain proper pitch attitude and airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall, and inadequate altitude to perfrom…NTSB DEN92FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Monte Vista, COAn inadvertent stall by the pilot in command at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery. Factors were: aircraft gross weight above maximum; physical impairment of the pilot; lack of total experience; lack of recent experience; and lack of experience in…NTSB NYC92FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hanging Rock, OHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.NTSB MIA92FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Rainbow Lake, FLThe pilot in command's improper inflight decision to divert her attention to other activities not related to the conduct of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the exceeding of the design limits of the airplane leading to a wing failure.NTSB LAX92FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ventura, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above the ground to recover from an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's handling of the aircraft specifically an excessive angle of attack which resulted in reduced airspeed…NTSB ANC92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness.NTSB LAX92FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Flagstaff, AZ**This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control during a circling approach…NTSB DEN92FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Albuquerque, NMInsufficient terrain clearance altitude selected by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI92FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cumberland, WIFailure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in…NTSB FTW92FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control. Factors were the dark night, pilot's apprehension, pilot's lack of instrument experience, spatial disorientation, poor instrument location, visual perception and inadequate cockpit lighting.NTSB NYC92FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-235 · Fall River, MAThe pilot did not follow IFR proceedures and was manuvering at too low an altitude to remain clear of the terrain. Factors in the accident were; fatigue, fog and no visual ground clues.NTSB FTW92FA045Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Dewitt, ARThe pilot's attempt to land in IMC conditions and her subsequent loss of control during climb out due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's disregard of the pre-flight weather briefing.NTSB ANC92LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKAn inadvertent stall while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors include a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and inadequate altitude for the maneuver.NTSB MIA92FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLThe pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to an undetermined cardiovascular event which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ANC92FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3, T1040 · Ninilchik, AKUndetermined.NTSB DCA92MA011Accident · 9 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 400 · Rome, GAThe captain's decision to initiate visual flight into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceilings and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain.NTSB CHI92FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot-in-command's (cfi's) poor in-flight planning/decision-making and misjudged fuel supply/consumption. A related factor is overconfidence in personal ability.NTSB NYC92FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CBS · De Ruyter, NYAn inflight collision with terrain after the pilot experienced spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, and the lack of visual cues.NTSB LAX92FA058Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-350 · Temple Bar, AZThe pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision by not electing to proceed to an alternate airport and to continue to the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceilings and visibilities across the flight route and…NTSB CHI92LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rensselaer, INThe pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and descent. Factors related to the accident were the obscuration & icing conditions.NTSB LAX92LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Pine Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to monitor the proper altitude over obserable rising terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with a strong downdraft.NTSB CHI92FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT/300T · Camdenton, MOThe pilot's disregard for wind conditions, not aborting the takeoff, and inadequate remedial action by the pilot after the airplane became airborne. Factors associated with the accident are an inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, not maintaining…NTSB SEA92FA026Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Snohomish, WAA visual lookout was not maintained.NTSB ATL92FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB LAX92FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH-2R · Nuevo, CAThe failure of the pilot to perform preventative maintenance on the airplane's powerplant which resulted in a loss of performance during an unknown phase of operation. Contributing to the accident was fouled spark plugs and the partial loss of aircraft…NTSB LAX92FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA 316B · Bridgeport, CAFailure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive shaft and drive shaft bearing due to undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI92FA035Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Litchfield, MNPilot factor in that he had spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are; VFR flight into IMC, disregarding hazardous weather advisories, performing flight into known adverse weather conditions, and overconfidence in personal ability by the…NTSB LAX92LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpeyer Avid Amphibian · San Ysidro, CAFailure of the pilot/builder to follow the manufacturer's recommended airframe modification procedure to prevent the inflight loss of a flaperon due to flutter. Contributing to the accident was in inflight separation of the wing when the design limits of the…NTSB CHI92FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Romeo, MIThe pilot in command's improper inflight decision and the minimum descent altitude disregarded during an instrument approach.NTSB LAX92FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Davis, CAThe decision of the pilot to continue night low level flight in forecasted adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the foggy weather and dark night conditions which restricted the pilot's visual outlook.NTSB FTW92FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35TC · Jasper, TXThe pilot's failure to continue a normal climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB LAX92LA046Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Fremont, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed. His over confidence in his personal ability, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and his inadequate training in acrobatic flight were factors in the accident.NTSB FTW92FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Angleton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his lack of total instrument time, his VFR flight into instrument conditions and spatial disorientation.NTSB SEA92FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-402B · Boise, IDThe loss of power on the right engine during initial climb after takeoff due to inadequate maintenance inspection and adjustment of the engine by company maintenance personnel, and the loss of control by the pilot due to his failure to properly configure the…NTSB NYC92LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Painesville, OHThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the powerline tower structure while executing a visual approach to the airport. Factors related to the accident were the lack of proper radio equipment necessary to execute the instrument approach, restricted visibility…NTSB FTW92FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Waller, TXThe loss of directional control as result of the velocity minimum control airspeed not being maintained. A factor was that the maneuver was initiated at an inadequate altitude too low for the pilot to recover.NTSB ATL92FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Destin, FLThe pilots failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures by disregarding the minimum descent altitude for the approach and failing to maintain clearance from the terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability.NTSB LAX92FA283Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 336A · Big Bear City, CA1) The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather, and 2) the pilot making the inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were 1) the inability of the pilot to see the mountainous terrain due to the ambient…NTSB CHI92FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-236 · Valley Center, KSThe pilot's spatial disorientation, his loss of aircraft control, and his exceeding the aircraft's design limits. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and procedures, and his continued flight into known adverse weather.NTSB MIA92LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FLThe passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.NTSB CHI92FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).NTSB NYC92FA029Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper management of the fuel system; the pilot's lack of proficiency in…NTSB NYC92DGM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWillkins-Wayne VARI-VIGGEN · Erie, PAThe pilot lost control of the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's low time and experience in this type of airplane.