NTSB investigations, 1995, 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 FTW96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · West Helena, ARBinding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance.NTSB FTW96LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Heber Springs, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during transition from landing roll to taxi. A factor relating to the accident was: a soft area in the grass runway.NTSB FTW96LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Berryville, ARThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight and remove the control locks.NTSB FTW96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Deer, ARThe pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's misinterpretation of the wind conditions.NTSB FTW96LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Batesville, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW96LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hamburg, ARLoss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW95FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Witter, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a…NTSB FTW95LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Prim, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Trumann, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's inability to extend the landing gear due to the failure of an emergency gear extension valve.NTSB FTW95LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Paragould, ARLoss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Manila, ARA blown (tripped) fuse, which rendered flap retraction inoperative. Factors relating to the accident were: the hot weather condition, the aircraft's lack of climb performance with the flaps extended, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area.NTSB FTW95LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Wilmot, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReims Cessna FR182 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point or abort the landing.NTSB FTW95FA337Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Armorel, ARThe pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his failure to maintain airspeed and resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability and interpersonal relations.NTSB FTW95LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Lake City, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires.NTSB FTW95LA328Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Searcy, ARThe inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach.NTSB FTW95LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mccrory, ARThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Bell OH13H/Tomcat MK5A · Alicia, ARThe pilot's failure to remove the refueling hose. A factor was that he diverted his attention from the refueling operation.NTSB FTW95LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Osceola, ARThe loss of engine power due to a failed supercharger/blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Bentonville, ARThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the mown grass and the high density altitude.NTSB FTW95LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Van Buren, ARA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the precautionary landing resulting in an overshoot.NTSB FTW95LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Cash, AREngine power loss due to partial failure of one magneto combined with total failure of the other magneto. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, ARThe pilot delayed pull-up from a swath run and failed to maintain clearance from the obstruction (grain elevator). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of medications that were not approved for use while flying.NTSB FTW95LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · De Witt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB FTW95FA277Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Hot Springs, ARThe partial loss of engine power as a result of the disengagement of the throttle cable housing due to improper maintenance. Factors were the night condition and the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW95LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Elaine, ARThe pilot did not maintain a positive rate of climb.NTSB FTW95LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Widener, ARLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The proximity of power lines (obstruction) was a related factor.NTSB FTW95LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Newport, ARA disconnected throttle push pull rod, due to inadequate maintenance. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Springdale, ARThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.NTSB FTW95FA266Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Huntsville, ARan engine surge for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the aft center of gravity.NTSB FTW95LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bigelow, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.NTSB FTW95LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Cash, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M18 · Cherry Valley, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Devalls Bluff, ARThe pilot's delayed flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel line blockage.NTSB FTW95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Rogers, ARThe failure of the right outboard tire for undetermined reason.NTSB FTW95LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Malvern, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB FTW95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Caldwell, ARThe loss of power due to a crack in the #4 cylinder. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and proper touchdown point not possible.NTSB FTW95LA207Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, ARThe ground service person's lack of attention and failure to remain clear of the turning propeller.NTSB FTW95LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild F-23A · Ozark, ARThe inadvertent stall while executing the turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW95LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Casa, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW95LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Gerome, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB FTW95LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrunska Earl J Baby ACE D · Paris, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW95LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.NTSB FTW95LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Mcgehee, ARThe pilot intentionally shutting down the airplane's engine. A factor was the pilot's improper maintenance procedures.NTSB FTW95LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakgrove, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…NTSB FTW95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Paragould, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. A factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW95LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mountain Home, ARThe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty crosswind. A factor was gusting crosswinds.NTSB FTW95LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromadier · Pine Bluff, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.