Fatal NTSB investigations, 1999
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 | 248 |
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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\") = 1999
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") = 1999 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 FTW00FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Mcalester, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions.NTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.NTSB SEA00FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.NTSB FTW00WA056Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 414 · Apodaca, MexicoNTSB NYC00FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Leominster, MAThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun…NTSB MIA00FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…NTSB FTW00FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Boyd, TXThe instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB DCA00RA017Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747-200F · Stansted, United KingdomNTSB ATL00FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedures, and to maintain proper altitude. Factors contributing to the severity of the accident were the low ceilings and trees.NTSB DCA00WA016Accident · 18 fatalForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB NYC00FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · N. Stonington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB MIA00FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Beaufort, SCThe pilot-in-commands failure to maintain the appropriate altitude (minimum descent altitude) during an area surveillance radar (ASR) approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with swampy terrain. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot's failure to…NTSB MIA00LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…NTSB FTW00FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edgewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…NTSB ATL00FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Geneva, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB CHI00FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Saint Charles, MOthe aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB SEA00FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Missoula, MTEngine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC00MA048Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PAThe improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI00LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcCarty Wittman W-8 Tailwind · Jamestown, NDthe wing spar failure due to its inadequate construction by the owner/builder.NTSB SEA00FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Harper, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.NTSB MIA00FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U-3A · Brooksville, MSThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the collision with terrain.NTSB FTW00RA043Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell UH-1H · Cali, ColombiaNTSB CHI00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Danville, ILAircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight…NTSB NYC00FA047Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB MIA00WA045Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech B95A · Maizal, Dominican RepublicNTSB DEN00FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Elida, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.NTSB CHI00FA040Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Branson, MOthe pilot descended below the minimum altitude for the segment of the GPS approach. Factors relating to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and pilot fatigue.NTSB MIA00FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Pelham, ALThe student pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.NTSB ANC00FA018Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB LAX00LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCorbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.NTSB IAD00WA011Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31-350 · Rand, South AfricaNTSB IAD00WA010Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Port-Au-Prince, HaitiNTSB MIA00FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Deland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…NTSB IAD00RA009Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationBell 212 · Rangali, MaldivesNTSB FTW00RA062Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182S · Tepic, MexicoNTSB FTW00RA039Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206-L1 · Cabinda, AngolaNTSB LAX00WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHiller UH-12E · Kaohslung, TaiwanNTSB DEN00FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Afton, WYFailure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.NTSB SEA00FA023Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WAThe pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…NTSB MIA00FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Philadelphia, MSThe failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness in the "red" main rotor blade pitch change horn to main rotor blade grip attachment, resulting in the…NTSB NYC00WA038Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Nairobi, KenyaNTSB NYC00FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Newark, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.NTSB MIA00FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Helena, ALThe pilots continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in his becoming spatially disoriented and loosing control of the helicopter, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.NTSB NYC00WA062Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter EC-135 · Basepohl, GermanyNTSB LAX00LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.NTSB FTW00FA035Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.NTSB MIA00LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…NTSB CHI00FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 175 · MIundetermined.NTSB CHI00FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Chicago, ILOn ground collision with the lake for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA00LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Astoria, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.