NTSB investigations, 1997
44 cases where the first occurrence was “Miscellaneous/other”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 35 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 34 |
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\") = 1997
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\" = 430)
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") = 1997 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" = 430) 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 MIA98FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Guyton, GAInadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system.NTSB SEA98IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-522 · Eugene, ORA checklist procedure was not followed. The initiation of an evacuation was a factor.NTSB CHI98LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Memphis, TNthe flight attendant lost his balance during pushback and struck his head on a galley door.NTSB FTW98LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAdams A55S · Gallup, NMfailure of the ground crewman to follow proper procedures. A factor relating to the accident was: the passenger failed to follow the pilot's verbal instructions.NTSB CHI98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cairo, MOa fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.NTSB MIA98LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-6 · Elberta, ALa passenger's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.NTSB NYC98LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Norfolk, VAThe passenger tripped for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW98LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-60A · Albuquerque, NMThe passenger failing to follow the pilot's instructions as to the proper brace position to assume for landing.NTSB FTW98LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Albuquerque, NMthe passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for the landing.NTSB MIA97LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, NCThe failure of the pilot to latch the canopy closed prior to takeoff. This resulted in the canopying opening while on approach to land and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude due to the excessive drag.NTSB NYC97LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX-10 · Akron, PAfailure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.NTSB SEA97LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1B · Dayville, ORImproper installation of the transmission door by a company mechanic, resulting in inflight separation of the door (which then struck the tail rotor system) and consequent total loss of the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate…NTSB CHI97LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Belleville, MIthe pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to assure that the airplane was either tied down or chocked prior to pulling the propeller through, which started the engine with no one at the controls.NTSB CHI97LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Satanta, KSthe pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment…NTSB IAD97LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Mt. Vernon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.NTSB CHI97LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-8 · Menominee Falls, WIthe slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.NTSB LAX97IA243Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-522 · Ontario, CAa laser light source of undetermined origin directed toward the cockpit window of an aircraft in-flight by a person or persons unknown.NTSB CHI97IA212Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Memphis, TNthe spoiler cable was misrouted by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX97LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CAthe pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his…NTSB IAD97LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Prudhoe Bay, AKThe pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane and failure to properly secure the baggage door.NTSB ATL97LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MDHC-369E · Okahumpka, FLThe failure of the crewmember to use the necessary safety equipment, and his subsequent fall from an elevated platform. A factor was the crewmember's distraction with an animal.NTSB LAX97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 204-B · Kaneohe, HIfailure of the pilot to verify that the load was properly rigged before attempting to pick it up. The uneven (sloping) terrain was a related factor.NTSB IAD97LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB ATL97LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-3 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The failure of the flight attendants to maintain control of loose cabin service equipment, a salt shaker, that resulted in an uncorrected tripping hazard.NTSB FTW97LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentrair 101C · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's improper planning/decison. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB NYC97LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NYThe vehicle's driver failure to maintain adequate clearance from and resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.NTSB NYC97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PAwas the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.NTSB FTW97IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Corpus Christi, TXThe flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control.NTSB FTW97LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-201 · Denver, COThe flight attendant's failure to assure that the jetway was placed in the proper position prior to opening the forward cabin entry door.NTSB ANC97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Minto, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in an unlatched door opening in-flight.NTSB ATL97IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 125-800A · Chamblee, GAphysical impairmant of the captain during flight, which was the resulted of a kidney stone.NTSB LAX97IA161Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Rialto, CAa laser light source of undetermined origin, directed by unknown person(s) toward the cockpit window of the aircraft, while the aircraft was on an approach to land.NTSB LAX97LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way.NTSB MIA97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC10-30F · Memphis, TNA stall buffet or a high speed buffet event which occurred at an undetermined time.NTSB LAX97FA149Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Los Angeles, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure that the collective lock was properly seated before deplaning.NTSB SEA97LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Portland, ORthe flightcrew's inadequate preflight, and the ramp agent's inadequate dispatch of the aircraft. The unsecured cargo door was a factor.NTSB NYC97LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011 · Jamaica, NYThe failure of the right wing walker, also the push back supervisor, to identify and avoid a hazardous condition, which resulted in his activity near the airplane's nose wheel during tow operations, and where he was subsequently caught under the nose wheel. A…NTSB LAX97LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Sacaton, AZthe pilot's improper use of the collective by not maintaining rotor rpm during takeoff from a confined area.NTSB FTW97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Hartsel, COThe pilot's misjudging the proper touchdown point on the dirt road due to excessive airspeed and his failure to deploy flaps. Factors were the partial loss of engine lubricating oil due to the oil filler cap separating because some unknown person failed to…NTSB ATL97IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Atlanta, GAfailure of ground service personnel to properly close the aft cargo door before the airplane departed.NTSB NYC97LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB MIA97LA077Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Monroe, NCpilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.NTSB FTW97IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Oklahoma City, OKexistence of fumes from the cargo compartment and activation of the cargo smoke detector for undetermined reasons.