NTSB investigations, 1995, CO
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
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 117 |
| 1965 | 112 |
| 1966 | 149 |
| 1967 | 145 |
| 1968 | 130 |
| 1969 | 123 |
| 1970 | 100 |
| 1971 | 118 |
| 1972 | 91 |
| 1973 | 107 |
| 1974 | 130 |
| 1975 | 104 |
| 1976 | 100 |
| 1977 | 121 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 94 |
| 1982 | 105 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 94 |
| 1985 | 88 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 95 |
| 1988 | 86 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 90 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 74 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 86 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 43 |
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\") = 1995
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' 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") = 1995 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' 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 FTW96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Durango, COthe failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW96IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Denver, COfailure by the outside contractor to perform adequate maintenance, and failure by the operator to perform an adequate inspection.NTSB FTW96FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kremmling, COa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…NTSB FTW96LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Erie, COinadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was…NTSB FTW96LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Eads, COFailure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).NTSB FTW96LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Loveland, COThe second pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors were the second pilot's lack of landing experience in the airplane…NTSB FTW96LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Englewood, COfailure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…NTSB FTW96FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning.NTSB FTW96LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Loveland, COFailure of the pilot to extend the landing gear.NTSB FTW96LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182TR · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel aboard the aircraft during preflight, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Strasburg, COThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW96LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Fort Collins, COa fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW96FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Bayfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot diverting attention while looking for game.NTSB FTW96FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRupe RV-4 · Longmont, COthe installation of an unapproved metal propeller which led to a fatigue failure of a blade and loss of aircraft control.NTSB FTW95FA402Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24B-260 · Westcliffe, COVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, the adverse weather…NTSB FTW95LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Como, COThe pilot allowing the glider to develop an excessive descent rate. A factor was the premature and automatic disengagement of the winch-tow system.NTSB FTW95LA389Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Salida, COFailure by the pilot to adequately plan the flight and the aircraft altitude capability. Factors are: high altitude, high density altitude, inadequate training in mountain flying, and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB FTW95LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after lift-off. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition (gusty crosswind).NTSB FTW95LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Montrose, COThe pilot's inattentiveness to the low fuel supply and his failure to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA384Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Rebel 300 · Keenesburg, COInadvertent stall during approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.NTSB FTW95LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Greeley, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by inadvertently selecting a less suitable area for landing (than the runway). Factors relating to the accident were: a malfunction of the nose landing gear micro-switch, which resulted in a false indication…NTSB FTW95LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Boulder, COFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB FTW95LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-210C · Westcliffe, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi. A factor was lack of experience in make and model aircraft.NTSB FTW95LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Westcliffe, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was gusting cross winds.NTSB FTW95LA376Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Colorado Spgs, COAn encounter with a wind shift during landing.NTSB FTW95LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colorado Spgs, COBlockage of the carburetor by a piece of foreign material, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to properly lean the…NTSB FTW95LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Broomfield, COThe pilot's attempt to taxi with a known inoperative brake. A factor was partial brake failure due to a leaking seal.NTSB FTW95LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone.NTSB FTW95LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Holyoke, COthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW95LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS.NTSB FTW95LA372Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gunnison, COFuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.NTSB FTW95FA359Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Red Cliff, COImproper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and their failure to maintain sufficient airspeed over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: high density…NTSB FTW95LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35N · Creede, COFailure by the pilot to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear.NTSB FTW95LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Englewood, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Englewood, COInadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump by either the pilot (who was being instructed) or by the flight instructor (CFI). Factors relating to the accident were: the briefing of improper leaning procedures by the CFI, location of the boost pump switch…NTSB FTW95LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW95LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hudson, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COThe pilot's improper compensation for the 6 knot crosswind. Factors were the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his lack of total experience.NTSB FTW95LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream GV-1 · Englewood, COFailure of the left main landing gear strut attachment for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW95LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Silvercliff, COFailure by the pilot to fuel the aircraft which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteinke Early Bird · Akron, COFailure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane for landing during an emergency landing after takeoff. Factors relating to the accidents were: a malfunction of the side rave valve, an excessively rich fuel mixture, and the high density altitude, which…NTSB FTW95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Englewood, COA partial power loss due to a stuck number four exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA314Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Center, COImproper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot-in-command. A factor was a premature landing flare.NTSB FTW95FA306Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Crawford, COpilot incapacitation due to preexisting medical condition.NTSB FTW95LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 126B · Durango, COInaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Stratton, COThe pilot's excessive rate of descent as he initiated the swath run and operation of the aircraft over the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB FTW95FA294Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Alamosa, COTotal loss of power in both engines due to flooding after the pilot had placed both fuel pump switches in the high boost position and moved the mixture controls to the full rich position. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for…NTSB FTW95FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Ramah, COThe aircrew allowed the airplane's design stress limits to be exceeded.NTSB FTW95LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Littleton, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the Balloon during landing.NTSB FTW95LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Wellington, COFatigue failure of the left main landing gear (spring strut), due to the improper maintenance (grinding) by unknown maintenance personnel.