NTSB investigations, 1989
122 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 290 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 222 |
| 1984 | 210 |
| 1985 | 187 |
| 1986 | 159 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 135 |
| 1989 | 122 |
| 1990 | 141 |
| 1991 | 146 |
| 1992 | 143 |
| 1993 | 163 |
| 1994 | 124 |
| 1995 | 139 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 130 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 79 |
| 2007 | 77 |
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\") = 1989
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\" = 230)
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") = 1989 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" = 230) 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 LAX90LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night visual approach.NTSB LAX90LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient terrain clearance altitude during a low altitude turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in conducting touch-and-go landings with a 700-foot ceiling.NTSB LAX90LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Santa Ana, CAThe copilot's overrotation of the aircraft during the flare which allowed the tail to collide with the runway. The failure of the captain to take appropriate corrective action was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA90FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nordland, WAUndetermined.NTSB NYC90FA039Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Cairo Township, NYThe pilot's decision to fly into the known adverse weather and his failure to select an altitude that would provide terrain clearance. Factors were: the adverse weather and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted conditions.NTSB LAX90DXQ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBennet Spezio Tuholer · Chilcoot, CAThe pilot's improper inflight decision by failing to maintain proper terrain clearance while maneuvering near the ground to observe some deer.NTSB CHI90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N II · Middleton, WIThe pilot's improper use of flaps to provide lift on short final approach instead of applying power and the failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB DCA90MA010Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2 · Block Island, RIThe aircraft crashed for an undetermined reason, during an overwater flight on a dark (moonless) night under a cloud layer. A SIGMET was in effect warning of moderate to occasionally severe turbulence below 6000 feet and the potential of low level wind shear.NTSB DEN90LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Dove Creek, COImproper flare by the student pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and a delay by the flight instructor (CFI) in initiating remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/mush after the aircraft drifted over a cultivated field…NTSB CHI90FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform a missed approach, his descending below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain proper altitude to avoid impact with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total…NTSB LAX90FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Camarillo, CAImproper IFR procedure by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, haze, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience,…NTSB DEN90FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Provo, UTThe Cessna pilot misjudge his altitude above the water. Contributing factors were: the pilot allowing his attention to be diverted and his lack of visual/depth perception over the calm (glassy) water.NTSB CHI90LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Angola, INFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness and adverse weather conditions.NTSB ANC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).NTSB FTW90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Marietta, OKThe pilot's use of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and rising terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA90LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Chilcoot, CAThe pilot's improper inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was a down draft and the pilot's lack of recent expereince in this aircraft type.NTSB NYC90LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Westfield, MALoss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the tail rotor striking the ground and separating from the helicopter.NTSB ATL90GA023Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSikorsky SK-70 · Marathon, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude over the ocean water. Factors related to the accident were: continued operation of the helicopter with a known partial deficiency of the radio altimeter/warning system, darkness, the pilot's lack of visual…NTSB MIA90FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Apopka, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance above the water, while proceeding over a lake and approaching the vicinity of the airport.NTSB MIA90FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Fort Myers, FLFailure of the pilot to properly follow the IFR procedure and to identify the decision height. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, darkness, the pilot's lack of visual perception without the approach lights, and tree(s) in…NTSB MKC90FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Nebraska City, NEThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into IFR conditions and the failure to maintain adequate alittude. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's over confidence in his ability and the lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB LAX90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Bishop, CAThe pilot's neglect in failure to ensure adequate clearance was available to pass the parked refueling vehicle. The refueling vehicle parking position on an active taxiway was a factor in the accident.NTSB DEN90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206F · Opheim, MTPilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a low pass.NTSB LAX90LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Simi Valley, CAStudent pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude.NTSB MIA90FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Columbia, MSSuicide. The pilot's emotional state of distress was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsdale, MIPoor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…NTSB DEN90LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Las Vegas, NMFailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when she failed to attain sufficient speed within the appropriate takeoff distance. A factor related to the accident was: high density altitude.NTSB ANC90LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · King Salmon, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: the surrounding terrain, unfavorable wind, downdraft, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, and his self induced pressure.NTSB NYC90LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bingham, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure that the airplane was capable of outclimbing the surrounding terrain under the existing wind and airplane weight conditions, resulting in an intentional stall into the terrain. Contributing factor(s) was:…NTSB LAX89FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's decision to enter into IMC while flying under VFR. Factors contributing to accident were: low ceilings, poor planning and decisions, failure to obtain a preflight briefing and not performing a weather evaluation.NTSB SEA89FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Nyssa, ORFailure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude before flying over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, rising/mountainous terrain, and probable impairment from a prescription drug.NTSB MKC89FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hyannis, NEFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude. Darkness and adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB MIA89FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ochopee, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance over the terrain. Related factors were: dark night, spatial disorientation of the pilot, and his lack of experience in the type of operation (night flying).NTSB NYC89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJThe pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.NTSB ANC89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Sleepy Bay, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain (water condition) by the pilot. The rough water condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI89LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.NTSB DEN89LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Provo, UTThe pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath during a practice instrument approach resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night light condition.NTSB SEA89LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 · Klawock, AKThe pilot misjudged the aircraft height above water while attempting to land on a lake. A contributing factor was the smooth, glassy water surface conditions on the lake.NTSB DEN89FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lk Havasu City, CAPilot's attention diverted outside the airplane. This diversion resulted in the pilot failing to monitor his altitude while in a descending turn and inadvertently flying the airplane into the water.NTSB DEN89FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Grantsville, UTImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, by entering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to assure a safe exit. Contributing factors were: box canyon, rising terrain, and high density altitude.NTSB ANC89FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tanacross, AKPoor judgement by the pilot by buzzing the airport and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain. The pilot's use of abrupt maneuvers was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA89FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206C · Skykomish, WAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC. The pilot did not adequately plan and prepare for the flight and was unable to maintain a proper altitude above the terrain for VMC. Fog was a related factor.NTSB SEA89LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failue to adequately compensate for the downdraft conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the downwind, downdraft, and high density altitude weather conditions, and the surrounding mountainous terrain.NTSB MKC89LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Wabbaseka, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the tall vegetation (grass). The tall vegetation & high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB LAX89LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Tracy, CADual student's failure to properly flare the helicopter during the autorotation power recovery and the cfi's failure to adequately supervise the dual student's performace during a critical phase of flight.NTSB FTW89DRD13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Rayville, LAFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient rotor RPM. A factor related to the accident was: the cotton crop.NTSB ATL89DKJ10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Atmore, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles (the crop) during an agricultural spray run.NTSB MIA89LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCocchiarella Buccaneer II · Clermont, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent collison with the ground, when the acft would not climb after takeoff. The high obstructions (trees) and high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB DEN89LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Dove Creek, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, uphill sloping runway, failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and use all of the available runway, and the rising terrain and obstruction (power line)…NTSB MIA89LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Greenwood, MSInadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.