NTSB investigations, 1992, AL
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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 MIA93LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBunn, Richard B. Swearingen SX300 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot in command's decision to operate the aircraft with known fuel leaks and his failure to monitor fuel quantity en route which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB ATL93FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Phenix City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in instrument flight conditions.NTSB ATL93FA031Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Calera, ALThe pilot's continued flight with the fuel tank selector handles improperly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. Factors were the cloudy weather conditions, the night lighting conditions, and the steep, hilly terrain conditions…NTSB ATL93FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, ALThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated…NTSB ATL93FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot failed to evaluate the wind conditions and took off with a tailwind which resulted in the collision with a tree on the departure end of the runway. Factors were dark night and tailwind.NTSB ATL93LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBede BD-5B · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane, during the base to final turn, at too low an altitude to effect recovery. Factors were the improper lift off, which resulted in the airplane re contacting the runway after lift off, and served to distract the…NTSB ATL93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Centre, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL93FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Headland, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.NTSB ATL93LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Clanton, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing. Factors were the turbulence and gusty wind conditions present at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, ALMaintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure.NTSB ATL92FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Samantha, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, his lack of expereince, which resulted in an encounter with instrument weather conditions during an attempted visual flight, and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night…NTSB ATL92LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22T · Headland, ALThe pilot's improper evaluation of wind conditions and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was a gusting tail wind.NTSB ATL92LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Centre, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident.NTSB MIA92LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Prattville, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.NTSB ATL92LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Slocomb, ALA hard landing due to a power loss from fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the lack of sustable terrain for the landing.NTSB ATL92LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the in flight weather conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors were clouds, the associated turbulence, and the hail in the…NTSB ATL92LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ft. Payne, ALThe pilot's improper procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps following the short field landing, as prescribed in the pilot's information manual, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the tall grass adjacent to the runway, the…NTSB MIA92LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Toney, ALThe left main landing gear attachment bolt failed for undetermined reasons resulting in the collapse of both main landing gear during the take off roll.NTSB ATL92LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Town Creek, ALThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.NTSB ATL92LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairhope, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during final approach which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground short of the runway.NTSB ATL92LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Eufaula, ALThe failure of the fuel injector servo as a result of the sticking bushing between the diaphragms.NTSB ATL92FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKory G. Cornum SH-3R · Auburn, ALThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed after initiating a maneuver from low altitude. A factor was the lack of sufficient altitude.NTSB ATL92LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Auburn, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of his lack of total experience.NTSB ATL92LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, ALThe improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight.NTSB ATL92LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bessemer, ALThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB ATL92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.NTSB ATL92LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Centre, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.NTSB ATL92LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Abbeville, ALThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.NTSB ATL92LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL92MA118Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech C99 · Anniston, ALThe failure of senior management of gp express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation, which resulted in the assignment of an inadequately prepared captain with a relatively inexperienced first officer…NTSB ATL92FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.NTSB ATL92FA106Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seale, ALA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the right seat pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL92LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Elba, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.NTSB ATL92LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Moontown, ALThe pilot's excessive reference airspeed on landing, improper use of the wheel brakes, and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A factor was the wet runway surface.NTSB ATL92LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGuy Whisenant Skybolt · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply for the planned flight.NTSB ATL92LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark III · Titus, ALThe manufacturer's failure to install the main fuel line properly which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Tuscaloosa, ALThe instructor's inadequate supervision and the student pilot's failure to follow instructions.NTSB ATL92LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Gadsden, ALThe improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot under examination, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Inadequate supervision by the designated examiner was a factor.NTSB ATL92LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosley HS GN-1 · Cullman, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying speed.