NTSB investigations, 1991, ID
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
| 1964 | 70 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 41 |
| 1973 | 48 |
| 1974 | 63 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 63 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 56 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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\") = 1991
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' 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") = 1991 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' 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 SEA92LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Stanley, IDThe pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain (snow covered runway) for landing resulting in a nose over on landing rollout.NTSB SEA92FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-402B · Boise, IDThe loss of power on the right engine during initial climb after takeoff due to inadequate maintenance inspection and adjustment of the engine by company maintenance personnel, and the loss of control by the pilot due to his failure to properly configure the…NTSB SEA92LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcholland XPA-11 · Sandpoint, IDA poor in-flight decision. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA92FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Ola, IDAn incapacitating heart attack while in flight.NTSB SEA91LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA91LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Arco, IDWater in the fuel tank and the inability of the pilot to flare for landing after maneuvering to avoid transmission lines in his flight path during the forced landing.NTSB SEA91LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Yellow Pine, IDImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into a box canyon and subsequent collision with trees, when there was insufficient space to reverse course and the aircraft would not outclimb rising terrain. The terrain…NTSB SEA91LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Coeur D'Alene, IDA blocked fuel system vent, and an inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA91LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with tree(s) during the initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and downdraft conditions.NTSB SEA91LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing) and his improper raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude, tailwind, and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway.NTSB SEA91LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Murtaugh, IDThe improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in his attempt to takeoff with the aircraft loaded over maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.NTSB SEA91LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Genesee, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the strip. Contributing to the accident was the glare of a bright horizon at dawn.NTSB SEA91LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hamer, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway aligment. Factors include high vegetation, and an inadverent ground loop/swerve.NTSB SEA91FA186Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Salmon, IDImproper inflight planning and decisions and failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA91FA183Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Salmon, IDImproper inflight planning and decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB SEA91LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Weiser, IDThe pilot did not refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA91LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Mccall, IDAn on ground collision with an animal during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was: a dark night condition.NTSB SEA91FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mccall, IDProcedures/directives were not followed. Factors to the accident were: improper fuel boost pump selector position, leaded spark plugs and sunglare.NTSB SEA91LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchrader, Edward A · Nampa, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA91FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Driggs, IDThe pilot's poor inflight decision and his improper compensation for wind. Factors were rising, mountainous terrain; high, gusty winds; and a high density altitude.NTSB SEA91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Burley, IDPowerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB SEA91LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Driggs, IDThe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude to the runway during the approach and failed to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. His lack of experience in the make and model of glider was a related factor.NTSB SEA91LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Challis, IDThat the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during a forced landing after a power loss due to a fractured cylinder boss and a bent engine pushrod.NTSB SEA91LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-182A · Buhl, IDThe intentional high speed buzzing by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground.NTSB SEA91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Harrison, IDImproper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.NTSB SEA91LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lapwai, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of an aerial application swath run. Factors include a downdraft condition and soft terrain.NTSB SEA91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Clark Fork, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude in cruise light resulting in an in flight collision with a wire and subsequent forced landing in a river.NTSB SEA91LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Coeur D'Alene, IDThe pilot's misjudgement of his aircraft's climb capability when flying towards rising terrain. Factors include his lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB SEA91LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, IDThe improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling…NTSB SEA91FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to remove the aircraft control locks prior to attempting flight. Factors include an inadequate preflight.