NTSB investigations, 1990
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 ATL91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Centerville, TNThe propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.NTSB ATL91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Dublin, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not ensure that enough fuel was on board to complete the flight.NTSB ATL91LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SCAn eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.NTSB MIA91LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FLInadequate planning by the pilot.NTSB MIA91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds.NTSB FTW91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Eufaula, OKA restriction in the movement of the right rudder pedal. The restriction resulted from a passenger's inadvertent placement of an object on the cockpit's floor.NTSB DEN91FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Carbondale, COFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power line.NTSB ATL91FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot-in-command's loss of consciousness during flight. The reason for the loss of consciousness could not be determined.NTSB ANC91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing and the failure to select suitable terrain.NTSB LAX91LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZA fuel flow interruption due to a fuel system seal fragment becoming lodged in the fuel control unit and the manufacturer's inadequate quality control procedures.NTSB LAX91GA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Compton, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, failure of the pilot of air 28 (N48HR) to use his transponder near the tca, and…NTSB NYC91LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bridgeport, CTThe pilot used excessive airspeed on the approach and landed long. The airplane went off the runway and struck a fence.NTSB DEN91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Buena Vista, COThe failure of the pilot to flare properly during landing. The pilot's total lack of experience is a factor.NTSB CHI91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot's improper remedial action. His lack of total expereince was a factor.NTSB BFO91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Princeton, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway.NTSB NYC91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Nyack, NYThe improper use of carburetor heat control, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency forced landing and collision with a fence. A factor to the accident was weather conditions suitable to formation of carburetor icing.NTSB MIA91LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ormond Beach, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed during the approach to land.NTSB LAX91LA013Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · AntarcticaThe pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.NTSB LAX91FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Goleta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath while on final approach. A contributing factor was sunglare.NTSB FTW91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Prairie, TXThe student pilot's improper flare technique and use of rudder.NTSB CHI91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hannibal, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were: excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB MIA91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel S. Taylor Sonerai II LS · Prattville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were undetermined loss of engine power and lack of experience in type.NTSB LAX91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his aircraft and a hanger while taxiing. The failure of airport maintenance personnel to maintain taxiway markings was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW91DRD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMonnett Soneria · Lake Charles, LAA total loss of power for unknown reasons. A factor was the proximity of the crowd and other airplanes in the race during the forced landing.NTSB ATL91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GATotal failure of a connecting rod cap bolt which resulted in a total loss of power.NTSB ATL91FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportOlsen-Gordon Veri EZE · Hohenwald, TNThe failure of the left rudder control cable which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.NTSB NYC91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kent, OHFailure of both pilots to maintain visual separation in the landing traffic pattern. Factors to this mid-air collision were the excessive number of airplanes in the airport traffic pattern and radio frequency congestion.NTSB NYC91LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson SR8C · Lakeville, MAThe pilot misjudged his altitude above the lake water and allowed the airplane to descend while making a left turn. Factor's related to the accident were: calm winds causing the lake water to be glassy.NTSB LAX91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Placerville, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB LAX91DUJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJoe L. Harr SE-5A · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel supply to the engine shortly after takeoff.NTSB FTW91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Grand Prairie, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing tailwind conditions and his failure to maintain rotor RPM.NTSB DEN91FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-125 · Levelland, TXInadvertent stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery.NTSB CHI91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Maquoketa, IAThe pilot's inadequate commpensation for wind conditions.NTSB BFO91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.NTSB BFO91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amelia, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his intere uphill runway and tailwind.NTSB MIA91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Miami, FLInadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.NTSB LAX91LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance was available when he attempted to taxi pass a parked vehicle.NTSB CHI91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20/231 · Stockton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain vso (minimum controllable airspeed) in a landing configuration. An associated factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action.NTSB DEN91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Watkins, COThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB SEA91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Jackson, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the aircraft, his failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft before takeoff, and his delay in attempting to abort the takeoff.NTSB LAX91DUM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAyres S2RT-T34 · El Centro, CACollision with a ground object after the pilot successfully made a night time emergency landing after experiencing an engine power interruption for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91DUJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportJoseph W. Hillbrand Sonerai IIL · Maricopa, AZAn engine failure due to improper fuel.NTSB ATL91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE TN Plts Starduster Starduster II · Knoxville, TNPilot's inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which totally or partially restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB ATL91FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPitts Special S-1 · Ocala, FLThe pilot experiencced spatial disorientation, lost control of the airplane during a spin maneuver and collided with the ground.NTSB NYC91LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield Porterfield FP65 · Moravia, NYPower loss after takeoff due to a partially clogged fuel line between the fuel tank and the gascolator. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain under the airplane when power loss occurred.NTSB NYC91LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Wildwood, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB MIA91FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and his spatial disorientation during a night takeoff over water.NTSB LAX91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's visual lookout was inadequate.NTSB DEN91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Englewood, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.