NTSB investigations, 2001, AL
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 ATL02FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Montgomery, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB MIA02FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bessemer, ALThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…NTSB MIA02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Tallassee, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…NTSB MIA02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Fairhope, ALThe pilot's failure to check wind conditions prior to landing resulting in a landing with a tailwind, on a wet runway, and damage to the airplane during a ground loop in an attempt to stop the airplane before over running the runway.NTSB MIA02LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobert N. Gilmore Rans S-10 · Oneonta, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin from which it crashed. Factors in the accident was improper repair of the front cylinder intake manifold seal by the pilot…NTSB ATL02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · St Clair Spring, ALThe pilot misjudged the touchdown point that resulted in the runway overrun.NTSB MIA02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB ATL01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Bessemer, ALFailure of the landing gear-down lock mechanism, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the airplane. A factor was the trees.NTSB ATL01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Berry, ALThe failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain.NTSB MIA01LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Gadsden, ALthe pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing, and impact with the runway.NTSB ATL01LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot induced porpoise.NTSB MIA01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Headland, ALThe pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons when engine power was regained momentarily, which resulted in an impact with terrain while maneuvering at…NTSB ATL01FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-17 · Anniston, ALThe inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the airplane's pre-flight inspection check list.NTSB MIA01LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Double Springs, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the skid and trailer while attempting to lift from a trailer resulting in dynamic roll-over.NTSB ATL01LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pell City, ALThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB MIA01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA01LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Eagle II · Alexander City, ALA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an internal disconnection in the fuel injector control assembly as a result of a failure of the maintenance facility to follow proper installation procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision…NTSB MIA01LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLarry R. Kinsey Variez O-235 · Pinson, ALThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB MIA01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Weaver, ALDamage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a…NTSB MIA01LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Seminole, ALthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to refuel en route and ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a…NTSB ATL01FA036Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Munford, ALThe pilot continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in the inflight collision with a river bank. Factors were reduced visibility and dark night.NTSB ATL01FA021Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet LJ-60 · Troy, ALOn ground collision with deer during landing roll, and the inadvertent thrust reverser stowage caused by the damage to the landing gear squat switch by the collision, and subsequent application of forward thrust during rollout.NTSB ATL01FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Vandiver, ALThe pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factorsNTSB MIA01LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pittsview, ALThe failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field.