NTSB investigations, 1989, IA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1965 | 74 |
| 1966 | 108 |
| 1967 | 129 |
| 1968 | 87 |
| 1969 | 98 |
| 1970 | 101 |
| 1971 | 105 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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\") = 1989
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' 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") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' 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 DEN90FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46P-350 · Des Moines, IALoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The light conditions (dusk) and trees in in the emergency landing area were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB MKC90LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Toledo, IAThe pilot became lost/disorientated and attempted a landing at the wrong airport. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, unfavorable wind condition, and the student pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB MKC90FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway marker at the departure end of the runway.NTSB MKC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Charles City, IAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing phase coupled with the cfi's inadequate supervision during the instructional flight. The cfi's lack of familiarity with the accident aircraft was a contributing…NTSB MKC90LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Waterloo, IAFuel exhaustion, due to poor planning/decision, and fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot in command. The fact that the runway lights were not operating & the accident occurred at night were contributing factors.NTSB MKC90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStits-Itrich SA6B · Swan, IAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind conditions which contributed to the accident.NTSB MKC89LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Leon, IABlockage of the engine air induction system by a field mouse nest. The nest was positioned so that it could not be seen during the pre-flight inspection. It became dislodged during the takeoff roll on the rough runway.NTSB MKC89LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Indianola, IAFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tv tower due to improper in-flight planning/decision. Unfavorable wind/windshear and the tall tower were contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain alignment with the runway and excessive aircraft control in close proximity to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention which resulted from having to shut down the left engine.NTSB DCA89MA063Accident · 111 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Sioux City, IAThe inadequate consideration given to human factors limitations in the inspection and quality control procedures used by united airlines' engine overhaul facility which resulted in the failure to detect a fatigue crack originating from a previously…NTSB MKC89LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 35 · Des Moines, IAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather/runway/terrain conditions, failure of the local controller to warn the pilot of possible hydroplaning…NTSB MKC89LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristow KR-2 · Perry, IAFuel starvation caused by fuel contamination.NTSB MKC89GA147Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Atlantic, IAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall and loss of control. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude to recover from a stall.NTSB MKC89LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOlson BD-4 · Cedar Rapids, IAPremature lift-off and inadvertent stall by the pilot. A loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve by the pilot were contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Dodge, IAThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions, to flare properly, and to recover properly from a bounced landing. The gusty x-wind conditions contributed to the accident.NTSB MKC89LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cresco, IAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing on a closed runway.NTSB MKC89LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe proper touchdown point was not attained by the pilot and the crankshaft failure on one engine. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the approach lights which were contacted.NTSB MKC89LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Des Moines, IAThe failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.NTSB MKC89LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Ft. Madison, IAAn electrical wiring short that caused an in flight fire.NTSB MKC89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComposite Aircraft Mfg Cozy · Hudson, IAImproper preflight by the pilot which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC89LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Unionville, IAThe failure of the engine due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot, and the improperly rigged carburetor air box which resulted in reduced carburetor heating…NTSB MKC89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Greenfield, IAThe pilot's failure to assure an an adequate supply of fuel was on board in order to complete the flight.NTSB MKC89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clarion, IAFailure of the pilot to properly use the carburetor heat during icing conditions resulting in carburetor ice formation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MKC89LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Audubon, IAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.