NTSB investigations, 2022, 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\") = 2022
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") = 2022 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 WPR22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAngus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR22FA347Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSkiles Kenneth C RV-6A · Preston, IDThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR22LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305C (0-1E) · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a wet airstrip.NTSB WPR22LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRay E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, IDThe partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…NTSB WPR22LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBA · Athol, IDThe failure of the right brake due to a disconnected master cylinder piston rod, which led to the departure of the airplane from the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to adequately inspect the connection between the…NTSB WPR22LA314Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Wilder, IDCatastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.NTSB WPR22LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Donnelly, IDThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFall Martin Super CUB · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a crosswind.NTSB WPR22FA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAviat A-1A · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the critical angle of attack, subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…NTSB WPR22LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering.NTSB CEN22FA331Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportColumbia Helicopters CH-47D · North Fork, IDThe failure of the flight crew to properly secure a company-issued iPad, leading to its migration into and jamming of the copilot’s left pedal, preventing the pilot from arresting a left yaw, and resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR22LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210R · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA238Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA20 · Challis, IDThe pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR22LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with fencing.NTSB WPR22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, IDA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.NTSB WPR22LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach which, resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR22FA173Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBlue Side UP Comp AIR 8 SS52 · Grasmere, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Boise, IDThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22FA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208B · Heyburn, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a descent below the approach path and impact with a vent stack. Also causal was the failure of the processing plant to correctly paint the vent stacks, which had been…NTSB WPR22LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Swan Valley, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a snow-covered runway surface.NTSB WPR22LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB WPR22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR22LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChristopher P Gage Shortfield Explorer · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR22LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Murphy, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBlake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, IDThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.