NTSB investigations, 1990
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.
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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\") = 1990 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") = 1990 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 FTW90LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell B206BIII · Cameron, LAThe pilot's failure to jettison the external load.NTSB FTW90FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Center, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC) and lack of qualification/training in multi-engine aircraft, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the left engine turbocharger, which resulted…NTSB FTW90DPG13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Luxora, ARA partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made.NTSB DEN90DTE09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTrammel Avid Flyer · Trinidad, COThe failure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he inadvertently shut off the magnetos while on final approach.NTSB CHI90FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · St Paul, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB MIA90FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177-A · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to flight.NTSB LAX90LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in a stall and a porpoise on landing.NTSB FTW90FA170Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Shreveport, LAFailure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.NTSB CHI90LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22A · Greenville, MISeparation of a loose cylinder assembly in flight, and unsuitable terrain encountered during the execution of a forced landing.NTSB CHI90LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB CHI90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MNEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.NTSB NYC90LA203Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provincetown, MAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…NTSB NYC90LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco DSO · Keene, NHAborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.NTSB LAX90DVG18Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGlaser-Dirks D6-100G · Vacaville, CAThe unauthorized entry onto the runway by a vehicle operator.NTSB FTW90FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TXMismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.NTSB CHI90LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Reeds Spring, MOA delayed go-around.NTSB CHI90DEP10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBrose Cirrus VK-30 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight and misjudgement of the amount of fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The inoperative fuel totalizer was a related factor.NTSB BFO90FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB ANC90FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Sitka, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow IFR procedures and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA90FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150-L · Newman Lake, WAThe pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land at an unlighted airstrip at night and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a go around.NTSB SEA90FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Salem, ORThe pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident concerned inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX90LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · San Diego, CAFuel starvation caused by blockage of fuel inlet screen by piece of improperly installed fuel hose.NTSB LAX90IA305Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Los Angeles, CAThe failure of the manufacturer to ensure that the landing gear selector valves and their associated drum link assemblies were properly installed prior to delivery of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the lack of information available to the crew…NTSB LAX90DVD03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTexas Helicopter M47A Wasp · Stockton, CAThe pilot misjudged the altitude during the flare/touchdown phase of the autorotation. Factors relating to this accident are failure of the right magneto.NTSB FTW90DPG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, ARA loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI90MA244Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Elkhorn, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, haze, rising terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the…NTSB CHI90LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N120 · Mottville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during landing and his decision to initiate the flight in high winds conditions.NTSB ATL90LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Indian Trail, NCThe failure of the pilot to have the landing gear inspected after experiencing unsafe gear indications.NTSB ATL90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's failure to properly flare.NTSB ANC90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-A · Lime Village, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain not being identified by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ANC90LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.NTSB SEA90LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, ORThe pilot's failue to maintain adequate clearance from an object near the runway.NTSB SEA90LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Florence, ORThe failure of an engine cylinder head. Collision with a log during the landing was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA90LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Lagrande, ORThe pilot did not allow the airplane to attain an adequate airspeed prior to the retraction of flaps and landing gear.NTSB LAX90LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Calexico, CAThe aircraft's encounter with unfavorable wind, a dust devil, that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB FTW90LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Denver City, TXThe pilot's improper leaning of the fuel mixture.NTSB FTW90FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.NTSB DEN90LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · League City, TXGround collision with an object during the landing roll during a forced landing following a complete power loss. The reason for the power loss is undetermined.NTSB DEN90LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN90FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron O-84 · Taos, NMThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around. A factor was the unfavorable wind encountered late in the attempted landing.NTSB CHI90FA240Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Marine City, MIPilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall.NTSB CHI90DEX02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJohnson Quickie 299 · Delphi, INPilot/mechanic's improper installation of the rudder cable turnbuckles.NTSB CHI90DCD02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Wall Lake, IAThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. The high density altitude and uphill terrain were factors.NTSB ATL90LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence.NTSB NYC90LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28R · Farmingdale, NJThe failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing.NTSB NYC90LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Circleville, OHThe misuse of the flight controls by the pilot and improper bounced landing recovery procedure.NTSB MIA90LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-S · Palm City, FLFailure of the pilot in command to initiate a go around in a timely manner, and the airplane landing gear dug into the soft sod and nosed over.NTSB LAX90LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAThe improper technique used by the student pilot to recover from a bounced landing attempt.NTSB LAX90FA300Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210-M · Placerville, CAThe pilot's misidentification of the airport and his failure to select an adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for his night time medical limitation and lack of geographic familiarity with the area.NTSB FTW90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Kerrville, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's failure to refuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost.