NTSB investigations, 2003, 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\") = 2003
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") = 2003 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 FTW04LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Harrison, ARThe collapsing of the right main landing gear during the landing roll out as a result of impacting an animal on the runway during takeoff.NTSB FTW04FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.NTSB FTW04FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Harrison, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his failure attain the proper glidepath.NTSB FTW04CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L1 · Paris, ARThe pilot's failure to remove the main rotor tiedown prior to engine startup. Contributing factors were the pressure induced by conditions/events, improper preflight of the aircraft, and dark night conditions,NTSB FTW04FA006Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTwin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, ARThe loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Siloam Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.NTSB CHI03LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Cash, ARThe delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. The ditch was a factor to the accident.NTSB CHI03LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Eudora, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Monette, ARFailure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB CHI03FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Light, ARThe total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain.NTSB CHI03LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T660 · Blytheville, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and altitude/clearance not being maintained from the transmission wires. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB CHI03LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Morrilton, ARThe deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW03LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A340-300 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe flight crew's inadequate evaluation of the weather and their decision to continue the along the route of flight resulting in an encouter with severe turbulence. Contributing factors were the captain's instructions to continue food servicing in the cabin,…NTSB CHI03LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pine Bluff, ARInadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurch Rotec Rally 3 · Searcy, ARThe frayed rudder cable that failed during the turn to final. A factor was the ditch the airplane encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MIG-15BIS · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · McGehee, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land and the ditch.NTSB CHI03LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby · Altus, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Widener, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires.NTSB CHI03LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Carlisle, ARThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.NTSB CHI03LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Dyess, ARThe loose fittings on the bleed air system which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the watery and the muddy conditions and the inadequate fastening of the bleed…NTSB CHI03LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Marked Tree, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. Contributing factors were the low altitude flight/maneuver and the static wire.NTSB CHI03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCulloch J-2 · Magnolia, ARThe pilot's inadequate weight a balance calculations and inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CHI03LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDromader M-18 · Dumas, ARThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstruction at the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the road and ditch.NTSB CHI03LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSesin EXEC90 · Searcy, ARThe unqualified maintenance performed by the pilot and the inadequate autorotation by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the overtemperature of the engine cooling system.NTSB CHI03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Reydell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb.NTSB FTW03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Palestine, ARThe shearing of the torsion shaft which resulted in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Needham, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.NTSB FTW03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Hope, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, ARThe pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.NTSB FTW03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · England, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW03LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Morrilton, ARThe failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line.NTSB FTW03LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Springdale, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB FTW03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Springdale, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.