NTSB investigations, 1997, ID
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 1997
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") = 1997 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 SEA98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Idaho Falls, IDloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlue Denney Kitfox Model 3 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB SEA98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Boise, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA98LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midvale, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole.NTSB SEA98LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were inattention and fatigue.NTSB SEA98FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Leadore, IDthe pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous…NTSB SEA97LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dixie, IDShifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip.NTSB SEA97IA217Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Soda Springs, IDThe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the truck. Related factors included: a truck, insufficient runway obstruction information provided in the Airport/Facility Directory by the FAA, and VASI glide path angle setting (by local airport personnel) which provided…NTSB SEA97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mackay, IDThe pilot misjudged the distance/altitude while on final approach.NTSB SEA97FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor.NTSB SEA97LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude, gusty winds, downdrafts, and soft terrain in the area of the forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Elk City, IDA horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.NTSB SEA97LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Elk City, IDOil starvation of the engine due to undetermined reasons, which led to the failure and separation of a main bearing and a connecting rod. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.NTSB SEA97LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Big Creek, IDThe flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB SEA97LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.NTSB SEA97LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pingree, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the unmarked power lines.NTSB SEA97LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Donnelly, IDThe pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and…NTSB SEA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Newdale, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.NTSB SEA97LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.NTSB SEA97LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot-in-command's inadequate terrain clearance and failure to maintain directional control. Also, the overload of the aircraft's left main landing gear strut assembly. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude conditions, downdrafts…NTSB SEA97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Saint Anthony, IDthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to dump the load of chemicals. Related factors were: the high density altitude, and a dirt embankment that was encountered during the landing roll.NTSB SEA97LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudacher S-260-2 · Wallace, IDthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude/distance from wooded terrain during a low-altitude course reversal. Related factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, blind canyon, low ceiling, and trees in…NTSB SEA97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Big Creek, IDthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered…NTSB CHI97FA149Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L3 · Boise, IDthe improper torque meter installation by maintenance personnel, attempting flight with known discrepancies by the pilot-in-command and the check airman, and an improper autorotation by the pilot-in-command with improper oversight of the autorotation maneuver…NTSB SEA97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Pocatello, IDinadequate remedial action of the pilot-in-command (CFI). Related factors include: the dual student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate.NTSB SEA97LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Boise, IDimproper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The check pilot's inadequate remedial action was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-265-40 · Hailey, IDan electrical short in the electrical system, which resulted in a malfunction of the nosewheel steering system and loss of directional control.NTSB SEA97FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Boise, IDthe accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.NTSB SEA97LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the terrain while reversing course in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain and tall trees in the area where he was maneuvering.NTSB SEA97FA041Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Cambridge, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Flight into adverse weather and turbulence were factors.