NTSB investigations, 2019, 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\") = 2019
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") = 2019 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 DCA20LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-824 · Denver, COMaintenance personnel’s excessive grinding of the left main landing gear’s aft trunnion pin during its initial overhaul, which caused heat damage to the base metal and led to the fatigue crack that caused the pin to fail during the accident flight.…NTSB GAA20CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser · Lamar, COThe pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.NTSB GAA20CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Luis, COThe pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's unintentional retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB GAA20CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA20CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB GAA19CA572Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's improper taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a brake fire and substantial thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN19LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJackson Velocity · Mack, COA propeller overspeed due to failure of the electronic ignition timing ring attachment screws, and a runway overrun during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.NTSB DCA19CA206Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COan encounter with mountain wave turbulence.NTSB CEN19TA330Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCirrus SR22 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a tail wind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing..NTSB CEN19TA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 47G · Montrose, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-induced unporting of the fuel.NTSB CEN19LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMoth DH60GM · Cortez, COA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of altitude and impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Pueblo, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion onto rough terrain.NTSB GAA19CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Falcon, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in impact with a construction barrier before the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway closed for landing.NTSB GAA19CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA 40 · Denver, COThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain the runway heading and bank control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a go-around and subsequent collision with a runway light.NTSB CEN19LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Greeley, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in failure of the right main landing gear and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB DCA19CA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Denver, COthe early initiation of the landing flare that resulted in a high pitch attitude and tailstrike.NTSB CEN19LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Last Chance, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while descending with a tailwind during an aerial application maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB GAA19CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Denver, COThe pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lighting. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDale Berkbigler CCX-2000 · Gunnison, COThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Salida, COThe pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing to a field and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB CEN19FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Loveland, COA loss of control due to an inflight right engine fire due to the loose fuel hose between the engine-driven fuel pump and the flow transducer.NTSB CEN19LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Las Animas, COThe pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA19CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon CUB EX · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a canyon.NTSB GAA19CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Glades Park, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines.NTSB GAA19CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTubbs S/Performance Air PA-18-225 · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Outlaw · Elizabeth, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his subsequent decision to initiate a turn, which resulted in the powered parachute’s descent and impact with a fence.NTSB CEN19LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Loveland, COAn inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.NTSB GAA19CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Akron, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB CEN19LA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P92 · Englewood, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, because the airplane wreckage was sold and relocated before the engine could be examined.NTSB DCA19CA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COloss of control of the tug by the driver during pushback operations as a result of the contaminated ramp, angle of the towbar, and the airplane engines being at idle thrust.NTSB GAA19CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.