NTSB investigations, 2010, 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\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 OPS11IA273Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ190 · Denver, COThe driver of the operation vehicle's misidentification of the runway for an adjacent taxiway, resulting in a runway incursion with an aircraft in position for takeoff.NTSB CEN11FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Loveland, COThe pilot's intentional flight into terrain.NTSB CEN11FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…NTSB CEN11FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Edwards, COControlled flight into terrain, while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Colorado Springs, COFatigue failure of the nose wheel fork, which resulted in separation of the nose wheel.NTSB CEN11CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Meeker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines during the low-altitude flight.NTSB CEN11CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Englewood, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during landing.NTSB CEN11CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Durango, COA total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane.NTSB CEN10LA563Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Longmont, COThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA545Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, COThe helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA540Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-90 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s parking brake was properly set before diverting his attention to other tasks.NTSB CEN10LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Greeley, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA493Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Calhan, COThe pilots'failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CEN10CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTubbs S/Performance Air PA18-225 · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10CA528Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClem William B III Dominator Gyrocopter · Brighton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during landing.NTSB CEN10LA487Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShpakow Thomas SA 750 · Brighton, COThe radio-controlled airplane operator’s decision to maneuver his airplane outside of the designated operating area, resulting in a collision with a bi-plane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a formally designated spotter.NTSB CEN10CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mack, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aspen, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN10CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Watkins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN10FA458Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Rollinsville, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewster Fleet 7-220 · Manzanola, COA collision with a hidden obstruction during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeers Tailwind 10 · Delta, COA loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.NTSB CEN10LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Estes Park, COThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB CEN10CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWells Terry Hula Girl · Wellington, COA partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate design of the engine cowling.NTSB CEN10CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Centennial, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delay in remedial action.NTSB CEN10TA355Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLockheed P2V-5 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to follow published emergency procedures by taxiing to the parking ramp with a known hydraulic system failure. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot’s improper selection of the bypass position on the emergency nose gear extension…NTSB CEN10CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Outback · Denver, COThe student pilot’s improper flare at touchdown.NTSB CEN10CA362Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, COThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA342Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-12 · Salida, COThe pilot’s incorrect elevator trim setting and his inexperience in the airplane make/model.NTSB CEN10LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsport Edge · Ft. Lupton, COThe pilot intentionally performed prohibited aerobatic maneuvers that damaged the carriage wing attachment hang point and collapsed the wing.NTSB CEN10CA327Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRose-Rhinehart A4-C · Longmont, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel valve, resulting a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience in the airplane make/model.NTSB CEN10CA326Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G3/600 · Trinidad, COA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN10LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COThe pre-existent damage of the right-hand landing gear actuator attachment lug which led to fatigue cracking and eventual overload failure resulting in a collapsed gear upon landing.NTSB CEN10FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Marble, COThe pilot’s miscalculation of the airplane's turn radius and climb capabilities at high altitude, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and restricted visibility due to the…NTSB CEN10CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · Parker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds.NTSB CEN10LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSupinski Mark R Supinski Mustang II · Peyton, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience flying tailwheel configured airplanes.NTSB CEN10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, COA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.NTSB CEN10CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN10CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Idledale, COThe flight instructor's delayed remedial actions to regain rotor rpm, resulting in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB CEN10LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7KCAB · Greeley, COAn in-flight failure of the wing fabric for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 680 · Eagle, COThe airplane’s encounter with localized severe to extreme mountain wave turbulence which resulted in substantial damage to both wings.NTSB CEN10FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Boulder, COThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of perceived visual relative motion of the Piper and the Cirrus to the pilot of each airplane, the terrain background, and the…NTSB CEN10FA162Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bennett, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while maneuvering.NTSB CEN10LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · La Veta, COA fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.NTSB CEN10LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 20C · Eagle, COThe flight crew’s improper preflight inspection and failure to remove the main landing gear wheel chock, resulting in damage and subsequent failure of the main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.