NTSB investigations, 1984
21 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 27 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 17 |
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\") = 1984
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 171)
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") = 1984 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 171) 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 ATL85IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-251 · Atlanta, GADuring cruise flt electrical fire erupted in the circuit board and electrical components of the temp control unit for the rear galley oven. Associated circuit breaker opened, electrical power to galley was turned off and within minutes the unit was cool to…NTSB SEA85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Aurora, ORThe acft caught fire during start. The FAA inspectors said that AD 72-11-01 had not been followed in compliance.NTSB ATL85LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFour Seasons Aviations American Aerolight · Springville, ALAt aprx 150 ft the plt heard a noise and observed a fire involving the rear portion of the acft. The plastic fuel tank ruptured and burning fuel was sucked aft through the pusher prop. The ballistic parachute was deployed and opened as the acft hit a 60 ft…NTSB CHI85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Greenbush, MNFollowing an uneventful approach and landing, the plt was taxiing back up the runway when the right engine quit. The right seat passenger immediately noted flames coming from the engine and notified the plt, who swung the acft into positon for wind to keep…NTSB ANC84FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Ouzinkie, AKPlt completed 5 turn spin, cockpit began filling with smoke. Electrical equipment was turned off and plt was descending for precautionary landing when elevator control was lost. Acft settled into 75 ft tall trees. Source of fire which resulted in battery…NTSB FTW84LA378Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Houma, LAThe helicopter was on a cargo, non scheduled air taxi flight when the plt smelled smoke. A precautionary landing was made on a beach after which the acft was destroyed by fire.NTSB NYC84FNE05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20C · Danbury, CTAn eng compartment fire occurred shortly after takeoff & smoke entered the cockpit. The plt then made a forced landing in a sand pit aprx 1 mi fm the arpt. He & the pax exited the acft with serious burns. An inv revealed an exhaust pipe had failed at a…NTSB ANC84LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Skwentna, AKDuring cruise, plt was troubleshooting rhythmic power interruption (missing) when fire broke out in the engine compartment. Plt headed for arpt, gear down, but elected to make a precautionary landing off arpt when the fire intensified. Landing gear sheared in…NTSB MIA84LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36 · Bainbridge, GAThe acft was destroyed by fire after it crashed into a wooded area just beyond the runway after taking off on a crop control flt. The plt stated that after takeoff he saw smoke and flames coming from under the cowling. The acft would not maintain alt and…NTSB ATL84LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Hartsfield, SCThe plt said he smelled an electrical fire while spraying. He elected to land but before he could the engine quit. A forced landing was made in a cornfield. The acft burned. The fire origin was not located in the totally burned wreckage.NTSB DEN84LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Selz, NDThe plt smelled and saw smoke from the engine which began to lose power. An emergency landing was made on a narrow dirt road. After stopping the plt egressed and ran. He said that about 2 minutes later the fuel tanks blew. Post accident examination indicated…NTSB FTW84LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-301T · San Angelo, TXThe plt stated that he was in a climb to cruise when he smelled smoke. He immediately turned back towards the arpt but the cabin filled with smoke so he elected to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. After landing the acft was totally destroyed by…NTSB FTW84LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallulah, LAThe acft caught fire shortly after takeoff and the plt landed in a wheat field. The nosewheel dug into the soft field and the acft nosed over. This acft has been the subject of recommendations on worn and deteriorated fuel lines. The pltsdescription of his…NTSB CHI84IA196Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Minneapolis, MNDuring climb from FL330 to FL370 the 1st officer saw sparks and smoke coming from the left side panel under his glare shield. Cockpit lights were turned off and smoke stopped. Flt returned to Minneapolis and landed without incident. Inspection of the acft…NTSB LAX84FA283Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · West Covina, CAWhile returning to the arpt & towing a banner, smoke entered the cockpit & a small fire began buring, forward of the left/lower part of the firewall. The plt turned the acft to land in a field. He opened the right cabing door, all air vents & the window on…NTSB LAX84LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Concord, CAWhile the plt was waiting for a takeoff clearance, tower personnel notified him that the acft appeared to be on fire. The plt shut down the eng & exited the acft. The fire developed, but was mainly confined to the eng compartment. It was promptly extinguished…NTSB MIA84FA078Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Waldo, FLThe acft was being used to dispense aerial incendiary devices (aids) to control forest burning. The aids were 1.25 inch diameter polystyrene balls containing potassium permanganate. They were injected with ethylene glycol prior to being dropped out of the…NTSB MKC84FA069Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, KSThe acft caught fire shortly after takeoff, the plt declared an emergency and the acft was cleared to 'take any runway or any taxiway.' The plt landed in an open field on the airport. The acft was destroyed by fire. Investigation revealed that the main source…NTSB ATL84LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Covington, KYA fire ignited in the right engine on the landing roll. The fire source was near the point where the fuel supply line connects to the engine driven fuel pump. The acft was on its first revenue flight after the right engine was changed, atwhich time the…NTSB LAX84IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Redding, CAWhile taxiing to takeoff, smoke was noted in the cockpit area, shortly after the plt activated the heater ignition switch. The plt immediately stopped & secured the acft & assisted the passengers in deplaning. An exam of the janitrol heater, model B4050,…NTSB SEA84FA031Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Garfield, WAThe acft was forced to land on a road due to a fire in the left wing. During the investigation of the accident it was found that the left turbocharger had been removed and reinstalled several times. A clamp on the turbocharger exhaust wasimproperly installed…