NTSB investigations, 2006, 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 DFW07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing weather minimums, and the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Mountain View, ARThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a broken oil pressure line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danville, ARFailure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…NTSB DFW07CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ethel, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.NTSB DFW06CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7 · Ponca, ARThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DFW06CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Searcy, ARThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW06LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Parkdale, ARThe failure of a compressor turbine blade for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.NTSB DFW06CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during takeoff.NTSB DFW06LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Colt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight.NTSB DFW06LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stugartt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high brush during takeoff. Contributing factors were the short runway and the high density altitude.NTSB DFW06LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcClung Christian Eagle I · Pocahontas, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of a fractured crankshaft due to fatigue. A factor was the engine modifications to increase engine horsepower.NTSB DFW06CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Minturn, ARThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Mena, ARThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB DFW06CA142Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Sheridan, ARThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Tuckerman, ARThe loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllstar PZL SZD 51-1 Junior · Cherry Valley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. A contributing factor was the loss of thermal lift on final approach.NTSB DFW06CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180B · Melbourne, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB DFW06CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Winchester, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rising embankment at the end of the runway.NTSB DFW06LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · DeWitt, ARThe failure by both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and the Grumman G-164A pilot's impairment caused by the recent use of marijuana.NTSB DFW06CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · De Witt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.NTSB DFW06CA096Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB DFW06LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Mena, ARThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the low ceilings.NTSB DFW06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB DFW06LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.NTSB DFW06CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet terrain.