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.
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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\") = 1999 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 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 LAX00WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHiller UH-12E · Kaohslung, TaiwanNTSB LAX00LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Stewart S-51 · Aguila, AZThe jamming of a main landing gear in its wheel well for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD00LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Olean, NYthe loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB FTW00LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE35 · Stillwater, OKThe total loss of engine power due to the dry-rotted diaphragms in the pressure carburetor. A factor was the hilly terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.NTSB 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 SEA00LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20 · Boise, IDFailure of the forward gear door lock pin. An inoperative landing gear door and inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft were factors.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 NYC00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Coudersport, PAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area.NTSB NYC00LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Flushing, NYwas the use of a defective tow bar, due to the lack of an adequate inspection by contract personnel, the airlines lack of an adequate preventative maintenance program for the tow bars, and the lack of oversight by the airline on the contract personnel who…NTSB MIA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 90 · St. George, SCthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…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 LAX00TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DHC-7 · Kwajalein, Marshall IslandsThe failure of the flight crew to properly execute the emergency landing gear extension procedure in response to a landing gear unsafe cockpit indication.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 CHI00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Moline, ILthe landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway marker.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 DEN00GA022Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 L-3 · Rifle, COa forced landing on rough, unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine power, which resulted from improper maintenance by repair station personnel.NTSB CHI00LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Greenfield, INThe student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception.NTSB MIA00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Defuniak Spgs, FLWas the pilot's failure to obtain a proper weather briefing resulting in his encounter with fog, his having to make a precautionary landing in a field when the aircraft became low on fuel, and the on ground collision with trees during landing roll.NTSB NYC00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBates Kitfox · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB NYC00IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200 · Jamaica, NYTotal failure of the stabilizer control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hilo, HIAn oil starvation induced failure and seizure of the engine. The reasons for the oil starvation event are undetermined.NTSB 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 IAD00LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Phillipi, WVThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN00LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Sheridan, WYThe partial failure of the engine driven hydraulic pump.NTSB ANC00LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Juneau, AKAn inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the instructor pilot's excessive angle of climb, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC00LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Waynesville, OHThe flight instructor's delay in remedial action.NTSB MIA00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLWas the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft.NTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.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 NYC00LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Fincastle, VAThe restricted movement of the fuel selector and the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel selector was in a proper position.NTSB LAX00LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Phoenix, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard the airplane.NTSB LAX00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carrolton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC00LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStatz Kitfox II · Ebensburg, PAwas the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB SEA00LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Neihart, MTClearance from an object was not maintained. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.NTSB SEA00FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Seattle, WAAdequate separation and lookout not maintained by the pilots of both aircraft.NTSB LAX00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley Hunter T MK 7 · Mesa, AZThe fatigue failure and separation the stage 3 compressor blades due to corrosion pitting of the blade retention lug bores. A factor in the accident was the failure of the various post military surplus operators of this engine to incorporate the…NTSB FTW00LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Lafayette, LAThe partial blockage of oil within the engine's oil galley resulting in a total power loss. Contributing factors were the failure of the #1 connecting rod, the failure of the pilot to achieve the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, the tailwind…NTSB DEN00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TXAn uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Shelbyville, INthe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot and the exhaustion of usable fuel. A factor was the drainage ditch encountered on landing.NTSB ANC00LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Dillingham, AKFailure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to flight, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush.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 IAD00LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hopedale, MAwas the student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB CHI00LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Romulus, MIthe inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot.NTSB ANC00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7-235C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's intentional takeoff into known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident are crosswinds, gusts, and downdrafts.NTSB ATL00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE36 · Daytona Beach, FLThe collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Garden Valley, IDAn improper in-flight decision by the pilot-in-command to attempt a landing at a confined-area airstrip which was beyond his piloting capabilities, and his subsequent failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft. Related factors were…