NTSB investigations, 2002, CA
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
| 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 | 79 |
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\") = 2002
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") = 2002 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 LAX03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Lancair 320 · Corona, CAThe pilot/builder's improper maintenance procedure for reattaching a high-pressure oil line, which resulted in the oil line disconnecting during flight, followed by a loss of oil and engine seizure.NTSB LAX03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAthe student pilot's excessive use of the elevator control that resulted in an inadvertent lift-off and his failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.NTSB LAX03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Los Banos, CAThe improper engine overhaul by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in an exhaust valve failure and a total loss of engine power while in maneuvering flight.NTSB LAX03FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…NTSB LAX03TA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.NTSB LAX03FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.NTSB LAX03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Twentynine Palm, CAThe improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB LAX03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hollister, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX03LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClyde K Carrier Team 1400Z · Woodland, CAthe builder/pilot's improper modification of wing fuel caps resulting in the failure of the vent system to adequately compensate for the pressure differential between the fuel tank and the external low pressure area of the wing. This led to the partial loss…NTSB LAX03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Union City, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of situational awareness to his terrain proximity, the dark night, and the…NTSB LAX03LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and switch the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAsmus Exec 162F · Monterey, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB LAX03LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rosamond, CAThe fatigue failure of left main landing gear strut at the upper fuselage aft attachment hole, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB LAX03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Napa, CAthe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel system, which led to fuel starvation and a water ditching.NTSB SEA03FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · San Andreas, CALoss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Pacoima, CAa loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.NTSB LAX03LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB LAX03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Bermuda Dunes, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB LAX03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX03FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.NTSB LAX03LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's encounter with wake turbulence resulting in a loss of control. A related factor was insufficient separation by air traffic control.NTSB LAX03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Barnett J4B · Vacaville, CAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Long Beach, CAThe student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX03LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Pollock Pines, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance during initial climb, which resulted in a collision with vegetation.NTSB LAX03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Corona, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Also causal were the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery procedures and inadvertent swerve, resulting in the landing gear collapsing from overload.NTSB LAX03LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHubbard StddHmltn GlasairIIS · Chino, CAFuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Riverside, CAthe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX03FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601 · Agua Dulce, CAthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for departure, considering the uphill gradient, the wind direction, and a takeoff path into rising terrain are…NTSB LAX03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB LAX03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hayward, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX03FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Julian, CAan in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX03LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 XL · Los Banos, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.NTSB LAX03LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat.NTSB LAX03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Challenger II · Porterville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX03GA001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CAan engine deceleration event due to a loose HMU fuel line fitting, which was a result of inadequate maintenance procedures in the 100/300-hour inspection. Also causal was the flying pilot's and pilot-in-command's delayed recognition of the power loss, as well…NTSB LAX02TA299Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B3 · Bishop, CAthe disengagement of the collective locking mechanism due to component wear.NTSB LAX02FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were…NTSB LAX02LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Paradise, CAthe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX02LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lucerne Valley, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX02LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaige Kolb MK III · Fresno, CAthe student pilot's excessive rotation and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall.NTSB LAX02LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…NTSB LAX02LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Silverado, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the hilly terrain and the relative high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX02LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Weed, CAThe pilot's failure to follow adequate hand propping engine starting procedures.NTSB LAX02LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Del Mar, CAThe loss of engine power due to failure of the number three connecting rod cap. Also causal was the failure of the pilot of a previous flight to report an engine overspeed event precluding the performance of the appropriate maintenance inspection.NTSB LAX02LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD-42-2 Jantar · Hemet, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude.NTSB LAX02LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX02FA288Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CAfailure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.