NTSB investigations, 1996, CA
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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
| 1962 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 659 |
| 1965 | 654 |
| 1966 | 755 |
| 1967 | 799 |
| 1968 | 668 |
| 1969 | 613 |
| 1970 | 617 |
| 1971 | 605 |
| 1972 | 510 |
| 1973 | 499 |
| 1974 | 523 |
| 1975 | 488 |
| 1976 | 484 |
| 1977 | 497 |
| 1978 | 548 |
| 1979 | 473 |
| 1980 | 472 |
| 1981 | 403 |
| 1982 | 391 |
| 1983 | 441 |
| 1984 | 388 |
| 1985 | 329 |
| 1986 | 316 |
| 1987 | 315 |
| 1988 | 322 |
| 1989 | 289 |
| 1990 | 318 |
| 1991 | 291 |
| 1992 | 277 |
| 1993 | 260 |
| 1994 | 242 |
| 1995 | 237 |
| 1996 | 223 |
| 1997 | 182 |
| 1998 | 212 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 222 |
| 2001 | 183 |
| 2002 | 176 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 171 |
| 2005 | 191 |
| 2006 | 187 |
| 2007 | 207 |
| 2008 | 158 |
| 2009 | 187 |
| 2010 | 158 |
| 2011 | 141 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2013 | 128 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 162 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 101 |
| 2025 | 91 |
| 2026 | 80 |
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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\") = 1996
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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") = 1996 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 LAX97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fullerton, CAFuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…NTSB LAX97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Banning, CAThe pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB LAX97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Emigrant Gap, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance while attempting a precautionary landing on a closed, snow covered runway.NTSB LAX97LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrickle TR-4 · Davis, CAThe fatigue fracture and separation of one rod end cap bolt. A factor in the accident was the nature of the terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX97FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…NTSB LAX97LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · San Jose, CAThe flight's encounter with severe turbulence while the injured cabin crew was standing.NTSB LAX97LA071Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFarhat RV6A · Julian, CAflight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and…NTSB LAX97FA070Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door.NTSB LAX97LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lakeport, CAinadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his delayed corrective action to the student pilot's abrupt control inputs, thereby allowing the main rotor blades to strike the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the CFI's lack of…NTSB LAX97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt.NTSB LAX97FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making.NTSB LAX97FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Riverside, CAfuel starvation due to improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation of discussing the legality of the approach with the tower controller, and fatigue.NTSB LAX97FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportOpperman Lancair IV-P · Suisun City, CAIn-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX97IA056Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CAa laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.NTSB LAX97FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorane-Saulnier MS760 II · Irvine, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a steep banked turn to the landing runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft…NTSB LAX97LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Fallbrook, CAthe pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touchdown and a high ground speed.NTSB LAX97LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · El Cajon, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The pilot's low total time in conventional gear aircraft was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Chino, CAthe pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors.NTSB LAX97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Van Nuys, CAimproper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, dragged wing tip, and a collapsed main gear.NTSB LAX97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Redlands, CAthe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a subsequent bounced landing.NTSB LAX97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's lack of situational awareness (becoming lost/disoriented during the approach), his failure to fly the approach as charted, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, while attempting an abrupt turn toward the airport, which led to an…NTSB LAX97FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated…NTSB LAX97LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Bishop, CAa clear air turbulence encounter.NTSB LAX97FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Goleta, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an instrument approach, due to spatial disorientation, and/or his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's delay (or failure) to initiate a missed…NTSB LAX97FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gilroy, CAflight by the pilot into into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX97LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Apple Valley, CAfuel starvation, due to plugged fuel system vent lines, which resulted in loss of engine power.NTSB LAX97LA303Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFleming Glassair III · Dunsmuir, CAwas the pilot's intentional flight into marginal meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain during dark nighttime conditions.NTSB LAX97FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a climb following initiation of a missed approach in fog due to spatial disorientation, and his inadequate training by company personnel. Potential rescue was delayed due to the FAA radar controller's failure to follow…NTSB LAX97LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Calexico, CAthe pilot's premature lift-off from the runway and his failure to attain adequate airspeed.NTSB LAX97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Elk Grove, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar YAK 52 · Fullerton, CAloss of engine power due to an undetermined internal carburetor malfunction. A factor relating to the accident was: the directions that were use for reassembly of the aircraft were written only in Russian.NTSB LAX97FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Indio Hills, CAthe pilot's spatial disorientation which led to a loss of aircraft control, and exceeding the aircraft's structural design limits after the aircraft had entered a descending spiral. The pilot's lack of instrument flight currency and the dark night were…NTSB LAX97LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · San Diego, CAloss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Cajon, CAunfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.NTSB LAX97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX97LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Imperial, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground swerve. Soft terrain on the shoulder of the runway was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Palo Alto, CAfuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector to an empty tank. Swampy terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kingsburg, CAthe student pilot's use of an excessively lean mixture, which led to engine overheating, detonation, subsequent failure of the number 2 piston, and a forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCunningham Rotorway Exec · Mather, CAexcessive maneuvering by the pilot, which allowed the main rotor blades to contact and sever the tail rotor system and allowed mast bumping to occur.NTSB LAX97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Agua Dulce, CAinadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal.NTSB LAX97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low…NTSB LAX97LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Truckee, CAa total loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons.NTSB LAX97LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to switch the fuel tanks to the auxiliary position and feather both propellers were factors.NTSB LAX97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichards Lancair IVP · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E · Santa Rita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.NTSB LAX97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · King City, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB LAX97LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-86 · Salinas, CAan internal failure of a hydraulic pump, which resulted in contamination in the hydraulic system and subsequent loss of the braking system. Factors related to the accident included the proximity of a fence and rough/uneven terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, CAfailure of the #3 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a fence post.