NTSB investigations, 1990, IL
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
| 1962 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 |
| 1964 | 182 |
| 1965 | 166 |
| 1966 | 229 |
| 1967 | 239 |
| 1968 | 199 |
| 1969 | 168 |
| 1970 | 175 |
| 1971 | 158 |
| 1972 | 144 |
| 1973 | 146 |
| 1974 | 143 |
| 1975 | 152 |
| 1976 | 129 |
| 1977 | 139 |
| 1978 | 171 |
| 1979 | 133 |
| 1980 | 121 |
| 1981 | 121 |
| 1982 | 97 |
| 1983 | 109 |
| 1984 | 94 |
| 1985 | 74 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 68 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' 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 CHI91LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Mundelein, ILLanding gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi.NTSB CHI91DEE02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main…NTSB CHI91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lansing, ILExcessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around…NTSB CHI91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Joliet, ILInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB CHI91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Niota, ILFuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.NTSB CHI91FA032Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25B · Chicago, ILThe driver's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the company's configuring the truck with mirrors which obstruct forward visibility.NTSB CHI91DEE01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPitts Special S1-S · Dekalb, ILThe pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude.NTSB CHI90DEV10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCarlson Commander Elite · Jerseyville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane.NTSB CHI90DEE10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJeff Pierson Pierson Pusher · Kankakee, ILA loss of engine power due to activation of carburetor choke and an inadvertent stall during the forced landing.NTSB CHI90LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Morrison, ILImproper maintenance of the propeller blade by unknown persons and the subsequent failure of the blade in fatigue during cruise flight. A factor was: unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI90FA263Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Paris, ILThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog and the dark night.NTSB CHI90LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…NTSB CHI90LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Marseilles, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual outlook to avoid collision with a wire while conducting intentional low level flight.NTSB CHI90LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident are misjudgement of the aircraft takeoff weight, and overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft.NTSB CHI90LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Roseville, ILMisjudged flare for landing, an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI90FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Odell, ILA loss of left engine power due to oil accumulation in the right magneto and a non-usable spark lead from the left magneto. In addition, the right engine was unable to provide adequate power to maintain altitude due to a partial blockage in the carburetor by…NTSB CHI90LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 Bonanza · Joliet, ILThe delay in initiating the aborted takeoff.NTSB DCA90IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Chicago, ILThe pilot(s) allowed the aircraft to rotate to an excessive nose high attitude, either during a takeoff or landing.NTSB CHI90DEV09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPietenpol AIR Camper · Minonk, ILThe pilot's inattention to visual lookout.NTSB CHI90LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cahokia, ILImproper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI90DEV07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPitts S2B · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and allowed the aircraft to stall during the break turn to downwind.NTSB CHI90DEE09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBennert Sidewinder · Lansing, ILThe pilot's failure to compensate for winds conditions on landing approach.NTSB CHI90DEV08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHilvety Cwii · Moweaqua, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and stalling the airplane while attempting to reverse course for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly reinstall spark plug cables during servicing conducted prior to…NTSB CHI90LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Plainfield, ILThe glider pilot's improper aircraft handling at low atitude.NTSB CHI90FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Hinckley, ILThe instructor pilot's inability to recover from a stall/spin. Factors were: acft wt & balance exceeded, and the instructor's and student pilot's lack of familiarity with acft.NTSB CHI90DEE08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRonald D. Cothern Quickie · Plainfield, ILSeparation of an ignition lead, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI90LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lansing, ILThe instructor's inability to control the airplane during its landing roll.NTSB CHI90FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ashton, ILA loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, while en route in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) on a dark night, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from uncontrolled flight. Factors…NTSB CHI90LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Aurora, ILFuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.NTSB CHI90LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lockport, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control and keep the aircraft on the runway during the landing roll.NTSB CHI90IA166Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Chicago, ILThe pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors in the incident were the weather and artcc's failure to issue a weather advisory.NTSB CHI90LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Savoy, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.NTSB CHI90DEE07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Deer Grove, ILThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in collision with a power line.NTSB CHI90DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28 140 · Savanna, ILThe pilot's misjudgement of the airplane's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Aurora, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.NTSB CHI90LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Wheeling, ILPilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper flare attitude in the aircraft prior to touchdown.NTSB CHI90LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34A · Champaign, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90DEV06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Salem, ILImproper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure.NTSB CHI90DEV05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jerseyville, ILThe pilot's failure to go around when crosswinds upset aircraft alignment with the runway in the flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to land in crosswinds which exceeded the maximum for which the model has been demonstrated capable.NTSB CHI90LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Carbondale, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.NTSB CHI90LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Plainfield, ILThe pilot's failure to insure that the landing gear was extended and locked prior to touchdown.NTSB CHI90DEV04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Princeton, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during flight at low altitude, resulting in wire strike.NTSB CHI90DCA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportZengel RV-4 · Columbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to touchdown on the runway.NTSB CHI90LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plainfield, ILThe student's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90DEE05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDan T. Zelazo Avid/Speedwing · Sandwich, ILImproper installation of a fuel line by the p. lot/manufacturer which resulted in separation of a fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI90DEV03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, ILThe student pilot failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor in that the instructor allowed the student to let the airspeeed dissipate below stall speed.NTSB CHI90LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Romeoville, ILThe failure of the instructor to correct a loss of directional control during a landing roll in a timely manner.NTSB CHI90LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Lodge, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind and the soft/uneven terrain were factors related to the accident.NTSB CHI90LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Savanna, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The strong/gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Monee, ILEngine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.