NTSB investigations, 1998, 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 FTW99LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Umpire, ARCatastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW99TA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night light condition.NTSB FTW99LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Springdale, ARThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.NTSB FTW99FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Umpire, ARThe pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Stuttgart, ARThe separation of the left main landing gear bolt.NTSB FTW99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW99LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Scott, ARThe disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor…NTSB FTW99LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Russellville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground due to the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the ensuing inadvertent descent. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's diverted attention, and the foggy windshield.NTSB FTW99LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPainton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.NTSB FTW98FA365Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Wilton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's improper use of flaps during the takeoff climb and the high density altitude.NTSB FTW98LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Monette, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters.NTSB FTW98FA358Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cord, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW98LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShoemaker S-12 Aeraile · Marion, ARThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB FTW98LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hazen, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB FTW98FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Humphrey, ARThe pilot's visual lookout was inadequate for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgehee, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Watson, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the propeller governor control as a result of the stripped threads on the propeller governor control push-pull rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Delaplaine, ARThe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with and airworthiness directive, which resulted in failure of the planetary gear due to lack of lubrication. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Coy, ARfailure of the left main tire, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW98FA239Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Springdale, ARThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly assemble the engine's accessory gearbox, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to partial blockage of the main oil passage by an o-ring. The blockage reduced oil flow to the turbine shafting, which…NTSB FTW98LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sheridan, ARThe inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.NTSB FTW98LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-C · Ozark, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW98LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB FTW98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Searcy, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW98LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Dumas, ARThe pilot's improper activation of the parking brake.NTSB FTW98LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres SR2-T34 · Dewitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a fixed obstacle [utility pole] while maneuvering. A factor was pilot fatigue.NTSB FTW98LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were the sunglare and the pilot's restriction to visibility due to chemicals on the windshield.NTSB FTW98LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lewisville, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFoster/Hilsman Q2 · Siloam Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the #4 cylinder head which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the co-owners/builders' failure to perform a condition inspection of the…NTSB CHI98LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Bentonville, ARthe damage to the empennage was due to flutter.NTSB FTW98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaxenfelter Thorp T-18 · Morrilton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB FTW98LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Harvard 2 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB FTW98FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVelocity 173 RG Elite · N. Little Rock, ARInadequate fusion between the valve stem and head due to inadequate quality control during construction of the exhaust valve for the number three cylinder. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB FTW98LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tuckerman, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the wet and soft runway conditions.NTSB FTW98FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, ARThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in the loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the fog and low ceiling, and the inadequate flight instruments available to the pilot.NTSB FTW98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Conway, ARThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB FTW98LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB FTW98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lonoke, ARthe flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft/wet area on the turf runway.NTSB FTW98LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton Tierra II · Woodson, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Wooster, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the long landing.NTSB FTW98FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Eudora, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manueverNTSB FTW98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster SA-100 · Roland, ARThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with soft, wet grass during landing.