NTSB investigations, 2005, 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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 LAX06FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…NTSB LAX06CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Mark IV · California City, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff.NTSB LAX06FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.NTSB LAX06CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX06LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.NTSB LAX06LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…NTSB LAX06LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane.NTSB LAX06LA064Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gilroy, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low…NTSB LAX06FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CAthe incorrect installation of the inflation valve cores in the number 11 and number 12 wheel assemblies that allowed the tires to be operated in an over deflected condition that resulted in their failure.NTSB LAX06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.NTSB LAX06LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Dixon, CAthe pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor.NTSB LAX06CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrafton Rand KR-1 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed.NTSB LAX06FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX06LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Corona, CAfailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during traffic pattern operations at a non-towered airport.NTSB LAX06FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Kingsburg, CAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and obscuration were factors.NTSB LAX06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion · Los Angeles, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.NTSB LAX06CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Llano, CAThe flight's encounter with downdrafts. A contributing factor was the unsuitable vegetation-covered mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX06CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20A · China Lake, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX06FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Imperial, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree and transmission wires while performing a low altitude maneuver. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment and performance due to alcohol ingestion.NTSB LAX06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.NTSB LAX06CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons N-180 · Rancho Santa Fe, CAthe pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the number 2 burner, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a collision with a tree short of the intended landing zone.NTSB LAX06CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Panamint Spring, CAthe pilot's improper in-flight selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB LAX06FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Dana Point, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.NTSB LAX06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210R · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an overrun, and his failure to execute a timely go-around during the approach.NTSB LAX06CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Bakersfield, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an accelerated stall and hard landing.NTSB LAX06LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB LAX06LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Ramona, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB LAX06CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-4 · Apple Valley, CAa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Rancho Murieta, CAa separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB LAX06FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Geyserville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude profile during the descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB LAX06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Torrance, CAthe pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.NTSB LAX06LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lodi, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.NTSB LAX06CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Livermore, CAsubstantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDirks Glaser DG-300 · California City, CAthe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the gear and failure to deploy the spoilers, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX06CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 25D · Sacramento, CAthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear and to verify they were in the down and locked position prior to touchdown. A related factor was his diverted attention.NTSB LAX06LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Avalon, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in the accident were the position of the sun relative to the helicopter's flight path, which lessoned the…NTSB LAX06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Upland, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX06LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-39A · Mojave, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A wet runway surface was a factor.NTSB LAX06FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC-41-550FG · Warner Springs, CAThe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and their decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was overcast conditions, and terrain obscuration. A finding of the investigation is that…NTSB LAX06CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarmel RV6A · Oceanside, CAthe pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown.NTSB LAX06CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Mokelumne Hill, CAthe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Riverside, CAThe failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.NTSB LAX06FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CAThe certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX06CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Pixley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire during a low altitude aerial application flight.NTSB LAX05CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Snelling, CAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05LA321Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX05LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose Kitfox · Hesperia, CAa loss of engine power due to a loose master ignition relay wire.NTSB LAX05LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Tracy, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.