NTSB investigations, 1990, AR
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
| 1964 | 85 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 80 |
| 1966 | 87 |
| 1967 | 109 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 89 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 92 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 107 |
| 1976 | 101 |
| 1977 | 91 |
| 1978 | 96 |
| 1979 | 90 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 72 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' 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 FTW91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Mount Ida, ARThe pilot in command's failure to compensate for the adverse wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown. A factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB FTW91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · England, ARThe pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.NTSB FTW91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · N. Little Rock, ARThe failure of the right brake system to release after application for unknown reasons.NTSB FTW91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Arkadelphia, ARFuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.NTSB FTW91DPG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A-188 · Manila, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from power lines and the inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN91LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Harrison, ARThe student pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate evaluation of the surface weather. A factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB FTW90LA187Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, ARThe pilot's decision to penetrate adverse weather and the resultant spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.NTSB DEN90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Springdale, ARPilot's loss of control of the aircraft, during landing, due to mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel assembly.NTSB FTW90DPG15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRotec Engineering Ralley III · Woodson, ARUndetermined.NTSB FTW90FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Conway, ARThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors were the weather conditions.NTSB FTW90DPG16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, ARA partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.NTSB FTW90DPG14Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dumas, ARThe inadvertent stall encountered during the turn to reverse direction.NTSB FTW90LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.NTSB FTW90DPG13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Luxora, ARA partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made.NTSB FTW90DPG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, ARA loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN90LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment during landing.NTSB FTW90DPG11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Altheimer, ARThe pilot's failure to align the airplane with the runway during landing.NTSB FTW90DPG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Hunter, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.NTSB FTW90DPG09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G164A · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines.NTSB FTW90DPG08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Corning, ARBlockage of the carburetor Air intake by a collapsed Air induction hose due to improper maintenance by an unknown party.NTSB FTW90DPG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sherrill, ARPremature lift off and subsequent stall.NTSB FTW90DPG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301A · Foreman, ARThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB FTW90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, ARPilot's initiation of the abort with excess airspeed. A contributing factor was the engine tachometer overspeed.NTSB FTW90DPG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, ARLoss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation.NTSB FTW90DPG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, ARThe pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.NTSB FTW90LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · West Fork, ARThe catastrophic failure of the engine.NTSB FTW90DPG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164-A · Rondo, ARThe power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MKC90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Egypt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the soft/muddy area on the runway.NTSB MKC90LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D-1 · Fair Oaks, ARTail rotor cable disengagement due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB MKC90LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Swifton, ARFailure of the engine driven blower assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MKC90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Clarksville, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.NTSB MKC90LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, ARFuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB MKC90LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, ARDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.NTSB MKC90LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Tilton, ARFailure of the engine blower(supercharger). Related to the accident was the soft/wet terrain, where the forced landing was performed.NTSB MKC90LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Joiner, ARPremature lift-off by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fisher, ARPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MKC90DPG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Alicia, ARThe pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the turn to reverse direction for a swath run.NTSB MKC90LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Morton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.NTSB MKC90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Little Rock, ARThe failure of the powerplant due to a sheared timing gear. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and restricted vision due to fog.NTSB MKC90LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bald Knob, ARThe powerplant failure for undetermined causes. Contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MKC90LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Searcy, ARPilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.NTSB MKC90LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Wynne, ARLanding gear skid entangled with a fuel hose. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MKC90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Scott, ARPilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was tall grass and soft terrain.NTSB MKC90FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Pine Bluff, ARAircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.NTSB MKC90LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Little Rock, ARPilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MKC90LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Allport, ARImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.NTSB MKC90LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Des Arc, ARWater contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.NTSB MKC90LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBennett KR-1 · Blytheville, ARImproper handling of the aircraft during a high speed taxi.NTSB MKC90FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT-300 · Mansfield, ARThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceilings, rain, and turbulence encountered at low altitude, and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.NTSB MKC90LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, ARImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.