NTSB investigations, 2020, 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\") = 2020
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") = 2020 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 WPR21LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA011Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-7 · Spirit Lake, IDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCapella XLS · Firth, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.NTSB WPR20LA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s descent below surrounding terrain and his delayed decision to initiate a climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were terrain and lighting conditions that affected the pilot’s ability to accurately assess terrain…NTSB WPR20LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Island Park, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR20LA330Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR20CA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-160 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.NTSB WPR20CA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR20CA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Givens Hot Springs, IDPilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.NTSB WPR20CA269Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a delayed go around.NTSB WPR20CA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR20CA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · McCall, IDThe pilot's decision to land with excessive approach airspeed, which resulted in the airplane landing long, the application of additional braking action to stop and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20CA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Preston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to accomplish performance calculations for the atmospheric…NTSB WPR20FA206Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB WPR20LA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Hayden, IDThe total loss of power while maneuvering at low altitude due to the detonation of two engine cylinders and damaged spark plugs.NTSB WPR20CA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20CA231Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChad Lewis Kitfox Super Sport · St Anthony, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, contact with the airport perimeter fence, and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Coeur D Alene, IDImproper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR20CA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Lenore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB WPR20CA171Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEnstrom 480 · Murphy, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR20CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Caldwell, IDThe flight instructor's failure to set the proper rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which led to his failure to maintain a proper descent rate and resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR20CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway approach light.NTSB WPR20CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dubois, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a downdraft and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in the wheels contacting the snow and…NTSB WPR20LA096Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLightning Avion Eab Arion Lightning · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during an emergency descent, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.