NTSB investigations, 1988, AL
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 61 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1966 | 70 |
| 1967 | 85 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 75 |
| 1970 | 89 |
| 1971 | 73 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1974 | 67 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1976 | 77 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 72 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 17 |
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\") = 1988
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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") = 1988 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 ATL89LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Perdido, ALWhile descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.…NTSB ATL89DKJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSloan RV-4 · Russellville, ALWhile cruising at 2500 feet with ram air gate open, engine began to run rough. The plt closed the ram air gate and applied carb heat but the engine continued to run rough and then stopped. The pilot attempted to land in an open field, clearing several large…NTSB ATL89FA051Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pinson, ALTwo FAA inspectors were conducting currency training when the helicopter landed hard during a practice power recovery autorotation. The pilot had delayed in applying power and collective pitch. Upon contact with the ground, all engine instruments indicated…NTSB ATL89LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Uriah, ALWhile cruising at 6500 ft, the eng lost power & the prop stopped windmilling. The plt elected to land on a highway. Drg the landing, the right wing hit overhanging tree limbs which yawed the acft off the right side of the road & down an embankment. The eng…NTSB ATL89FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, ALOn 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but…NTSB ATL89LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hazel Green, ALThe flight instructor and the pre-solo student crashed after takeoff about 1/2 mile from the Hazel Green airport. The acft had been operated about one hour since the original takeoff from huntsville, Alabama. The instructor pilot reported that about 12…NTSB ATL89FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Alexander City, ALThe airplane crashed about 2 mi short of the destination arpt. Witnesses reported that it impacted nose down after clearing trees; no engine sounds were heard. According to rescue personnel, the plt indicated that there were no engine or other mechanical…NTSB ATL89LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, ALAccording to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he…NTSB ATL88FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Oak Grove, ALNTSB ATL88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Luverne, ALThe plt reported that he was flying at about 7-800 ft AGL while inspecting timber for insect damage when the engine suddenly lost power. He could not recover enough power to sustain flt, so he selected a pasture for his impending forced ldg. He reported that…NTSB ATL88LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, ALThe plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux…NTSB ATL88LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Fairhope, ALThe plt rprtd the eng lost pwr 'without warning' as he & his pax were flying over water near the shore at aprx 500'. He performed emerg procedures & regained partial pwr, but not enough to cont flt. He maneuvered toward the shore, then elected to ditch the…NTSB ATL88LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, ALThe plt reported that he landed on a grass strip adjacent to the paved rwy, to 'save the (airplane) tires' from excessive wear. He stated that the airplane groundlooped during the rollout when it encountered a hole in the turf. A mechanic who examined the…NTSB ATL88DKG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Hazel Green, ALThe plt rprtd he had flown off the strip all day & the temp had risen to 101 deg. As he was on his last takeoff, he realized the chemical load was too great for the conditions. He said he dumped part of the load, but the acft settled back to the ground.…NTSB ATL88DKG13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fadette, ALThe pilot reported a partial power loss during an aerial application flight. The aircraft landed in the crops. The pilot stated that he found the number 3 cylinder partially separated from the engine.NTSB ATL88LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elberta, ALThe plt was on a x-country flt from Elberta, AL, to destin, FL & return. The flt included 4 en route stops to pick up & drop off pax. During an en route stop, the plt checked the fuel by using a home made dip stick & he thought there was sufficient fuel to…NTSB ATL88FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Uniontown, ALNTSB ATL88LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Meridianville, ALThe plt reported that he attempted to make a touch and go ldg at the departure arpt before heading out on the first leg of a cross-country flt. The airplane encountered a gust of wind at touchdown and veered off the side of the rwy. The airplane subsequently…NTSB ATL88FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Myrtlewood, ALNTSB ATL88LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55C · Coaling, ALThe helo was approaching a helipad for landing after the last aerial application flight of the day when there was a pop and tail rotor control was lost. After several rotations about the vertical axis, the PIC landed the helo hard, collapsing the landing…NTSB ATL88LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mc Kenzie, ALThe plt reported that he attempted to takeoff from a pasture that was 'too short'. The airplane began to settle shortly after t/o and one of the MLG wheels struck a short post in the pasture. The airplane hdg was altered and the airplane crashed into a fence.…NTSB ATL88DKG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164A · Clanton, ALNTSB ATL88FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Ozark, ALThree months prior to the accident a mechanic repaired the left magneto. He reinstalled it and timed it with the right magneto. Both magnetos were found to have advanced timing. Internal examination showed discrepancies which would lead to electrical…NTSB ATL88LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5C · Gulf Shores, ALA witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no…NTSB ATL88IA146Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-101/102 · Dothan, ALDuring cruise flight at 12,000 ft, the flight crew of the DHC-8 observed a low oil pressure warning light. About five seconds later, the right engine fire warning light illuminated. Fire was confirmed and the extinguisher discharged. The fire was extinguished…NTSB ATL88LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Mc Cullough, ALThe plt stated that he was landing at his destination arpt when the accident occurred. The turf/grass was wet. The acft overran the end of the rwy and collided with the terrain, several trees, and bushes. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.NTSB ATL88LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Guntersville, ALThe seaplane collided with the water shortly after takeoff. The plt rptd that a large spider dropped in front of him and distracted him. The airplane was in a gradual right turn about 100 ft above the water at the time. He attempted to swat the spider with…NTSB ATL88LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Muscle Shoals, ALThe airplane experienced a loss of electrical power during the local, solo flt. The student elected to make a precautionary ldg at Muscle Shoals arpt (MSL) which was the nearest arpt. He made two attempts to land on rwy 36, with a 12-20 kt tailwind: on the…NTSB ATL88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Butler, ALThe plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline…NTSB ATL88IA102Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGovernment Aircraft Fact Nomad N22B · Birmingham, ALNTSB ATL88DKG04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWeber Evans VF-1 · Fort Payne, ALNTSB ATL88LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Jacksonville, ALThe pilot had just purchased the aircraft and it had less than one hour on the overhauled engine. The pilot was at 1500 feet when the engine quit. On final approach to the emergency landing area, the aircraft collided with trees. The engine examination…NTSB ATL88LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Birmingham, ALThe airplane collided with trees on a hill at night, while on final approach. The plt rptd that he 'evidently got too low' on the approach. The visibility was 10 miles. The hilly terrain in the vicinity of the accident site was undeveloped, and had no…NTSB ATL88DKG03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDavis RV-3 · Loxley, ALThe pilot was making touch and go landings at a private airstrip. On the third takeoff witnesses said the aircraft climbed steeply and appeared to enter a hammerhead stall. The aircraft impacted the ground near the departure end of the runway. The…NTSB ATL88FA085Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 204B · Stockton, ALNTSB ATL88FA073Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Huntsville, AL