NTSB investigations, 2008, CA
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 WPR09CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStemme S-10 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB DCA09FA022Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CAThe first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.NTSB WPR09FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Warner Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB WPR09LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CAThe helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.NTSB WPR09CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB WPR09LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lompoc, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB WPR09CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Truckee, CAThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR09LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Coalinga, CAThe loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Porterville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Monterey, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel system management and inflight planning that led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.NTSB WPR09LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNickel RV-6 · Fresno, CAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Hanford, CAThe failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB WPR09LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atwater, CAThe second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.NTSB WPR09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 680 · Los Angeles, CAFailure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane.NTSB WPR09CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32S-300 · Forest Falls, CAThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR09LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Globe · Wallace, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR09CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Friant, CAThe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in timely manner, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial actions.NTSB WPR09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.NTSB WPR09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR09CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoyse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB WPR09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB WPR09CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.NTSB WPR09LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Placerville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…NTSB WPR09CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Compton, CAThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08FA301Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fresno, CAThe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.NTSB LAX08LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA199AccidentData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.NTSB SEA08IA217Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDiamond DA 40 · San Carlos, CAThe improper assembly of the governor during manufacture.NTSB SEA08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.NTSB SEA08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Trinity Center, CAThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a leak in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrubaker F1 · Truckee, CAThe failure of the bolts securing the tail wheel to its attach point that resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB LAX08LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB SEA08LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair Propjet · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.NTSB SEA08LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to fly the correct approach profile that resulted in the inadvertent pickup of a banner tow line with the airplane's main landing gear.NTSB SEA08LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Burbank, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final…NTSB OPS08IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Fresno, CAThe tower controller's failure to ensure the runway was clear before allowing Skywest 69R to land. Factors contributing to the incident were the Malibu pilot's and tower controller's unfamiliarity with the airport layout.NTSB LAX08LA272Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSocata Rallye 235E · San Martin, CAThe pilot's incapacitation due to severe unrecognized coronary artery disease that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB LAX08LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.NTSB LAX08CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB SEA08LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CAThe ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.NTSB LAX08LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowman Titan Tornado II · Needles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude flight over a highway.NTSB LAX08CA264Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oceanside, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB LAX08LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Stewart S51D · Oxnard, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.