NTSB investigations, 2012, ID
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\") = 2012
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") = 2012 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 WPR13LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB WPR12LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nampa, IDAn uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA410Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB WPR12CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.NTSB WPR12FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits USA Savannah ADV · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at or above the airplane's maximum ceiling, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane…NTSB WPR12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sand Point, IDA deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.NTSB WPR12LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · McCall, IDThe flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance.NTSB WPR12CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown point sufficient to stop the airplane within the length of the runway.NTSB WPR12CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubCrafters CC 11-160 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rockford, IDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB WPR12CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning horn system.NTSB WPR12LA325Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gooding, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing.NTSB WPR12LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…NTSB WPR12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR12CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR12CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Rexburg, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent excessive braking during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR12LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCox PA 18 · Soldier Bar, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR12CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoetman Ryland K JR Eagle · Rexburg, IDA loss of engine oil pressure, which led to the subsequent uncommanded loss of thrust and decrease in the propeller rpm during a low-level aerobatic maneuver.NTSB WPR12FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mountain Home, IDThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR12CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P337H · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landing.NTSB WPR12LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Silver City, IDThe pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain with reduced visibility, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaggonner Excalibur · Buhl, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's inability to maintain helicopter control during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 2 main rotor Lamiflex bearing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known deficiency and the helicopter’s…NTSB WPR12LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Rexburg, IDA decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB WPR12CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR12TA445Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C90 · Boise, IDExcessive loading on the left wing, which occurred over a period of time. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately inspect and document the left wing damage.NTSB WPR12CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR12CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurphy Rebel · Hayden Lake, IDThe pilots’ failure to position the landing gear for landing on the water, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR12CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180F · McCall, IDThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher HP-14 Sailplane · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s incorrect positioning of the wing flaps during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR12LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReich Glastar · Caldwell, IDThe failure of a propeller blade at the hub due to fatigue cracking.NTSB WPR12CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.NTSB WPR12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.NTSB WPR12CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not reduce the airplane’s descent rate prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGarza Lancair IV-TP · Boise, IDA loss or commanded reduction of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because of postaccident impact damage and fire destruction to engine systems and components. Also causal were the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB WPR12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.