NTSB investigations, 1989, IN
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 107 |
| 1965 | 116 |
| 1966 | 119 |
| 1967 | 132 |
| 1968 | 106 |
| 1969 | 88 |
| 1970 | 83 |
| 1971 | 81 |
| 1972 | 88 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 86 |
| 1976 | 78 |
| 1977 | 90 |
| 1978 | 95 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 66 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
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\") = 1989
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' 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") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' 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 CHI90LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Lizton, INSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of…NTSB CHI90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and his improper use of (normal) brakes. His decision to make a running takeoff, his lack of total experience, and the snowbank were contributing factors.NTSB CHI90DET01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Decatur, INThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)…NTSB CHI90LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Angola, INFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness and adverse weather conditions.NTSB CHI90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Plymouth, INThe student's improper use of the cyclic control and the instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI89FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Greencastle, INFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a visual approach at dusk. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dusk, the pilot's visual perception, and the trees.NTSB CHI89LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Delphi, INThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly compensate for the high sink rate that developed on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on final approach.NTSB CHI89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shelbyville, INThe pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll.NTSB CHI89LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3A · Columbus, INThe co-pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft to the pilot-in-command after encountering directional control difficulties during roll-out, and excessive braking by the co-pilot.NTSB CHI89IA179Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-231 · Knox, INThe radar controlller's failure to maintain radar separation. Factors contributing to the incident were: misunderstanding of an ATC instruction by the pilot of the incident airplane, and unclear phraseology used in the instructions issued by the radar…NTSB CHI89LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Auburn, INFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. Contributing factors were: the pilot's misjudgement of distance, speed, and altitude on final approach and high vegetation (tall grass & brush) beside…NTSB CHI89LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Lake Village, INWater contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Vincennes, INThe pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. Contributing factors were: the pilot misread wind information and selected the wrong runway. Also, the tailwind and ditch were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB CHI89DEX06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sullivan, INA failure of the supercharger oil seal which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and the uncontrolled touchdown during the forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: partial failure of the supercharger and spark plub fowling.NTSB CHI89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INThe student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the students lack of total experience.NTSB CHI89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Nappanee, INThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight calculation of weight and balance and the aircraft's inadequate climb capability due to low compression.NTSB CHI89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · New Castle, INFailure of the pilot to maintian directional during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89DEX05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · New Richmond, INThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI89LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Logansport, INPoor judgement of the pilot due to physical impairment from consumption of alcohol, his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather, and his inadequate control of the aircraft during a precautionary landing. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions…NTSB CHI89LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, INImproper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident.NTSB CHI89FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-700P · Griffith, INFailure of the turbocharger exhaust tailpipe assembly retaining clamp.NTSB CHI89LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Indianapolis, INFuel contamination from a deteriorating part in the carburetor. The trees and improper maintenance/servicing of the aircraft were probable contributing factors.NTSB CHI89FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Delphi, INImproper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI89LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Michigan City, INFailure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall & collision with the ground. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives and his operation of the aircraft…NTSB CHI89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Shelbyville, INThe pilot allowed his attention to be devaited, misjudged altitude and distance to the runway while on final approach, and failed to maintain clearance above the power lines. Contributing factors were: the power lines and parked aircraft.NTSB CHI89LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Indianapolis, INImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and his misjudgement of wingtip clearance above the ground as he was maneuvering to avoid the runway & VASI lights. The crosswind and runway/vasi lights were…NTSB CHI89DET07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGood Varieze · Spencerville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the soft field landing.NTSB CHI89DET06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDilley P51R · Hamilton, INThe failure of the #3 connecting rod. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI89DEX04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Sellersburg, INThe ingestion of a foreign object and subsequent supercharger impeller failure.NTSB CHI89FA101Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bristol, INContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of the wing spars and separation of the right wing and empennage (stabilizers). Contributing factors were: continued…NTSB MKC89FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Greenwood, INInadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the…NTSB CHI89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Terre Haute, INPilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI89LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brazil, INFailure to establish a proper glidepath. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI89LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INThe student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent…NTSB CHI89DET04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Bluffton, INInadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tailwind and wrong runway selected by the pilot.NTSB CHI89LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot misjudged altitude and/or distance to the runway wile on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and pilot fatigue.NTSB CHI89DET03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Fort Wayne, INPilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the crosswind takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the premature lift off and the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI89LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B-55 · Crothersville, INA failure of the engine due to a crankshaft counterweight failure. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in an open field, where the aircraft encountered a large muddy area, bogged down and nosed over.NTSB CHI89LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sellersburg, INThe failure of the student pilot to control the airplane during the landing flare and touchdown. The student pilots lack of experience and gusty crosswinds are contributing factors to the accident.NTSB CHI89MA057Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportNihon YS-11A-600 · West Lafayette, INA loss of control due to the improper inflight decisions by the crew and the undetected accumulation of ice on the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer, during flight in a forward center of gravity condition and exacerbated by the extension of full…NTSB CHI89MA047Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 900 · South Bend, INFailure of the thrust reverser actuator links due to a manufacturing/design problem. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and the crosswind.NTSB CHI89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, INInadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the…NTSB CHI89DEX03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Richmond, INThe pilot's attempt to continue the takeoff with a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI89FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Carmel, INThe pilot's poor understanding of the weather forecast, his failure to utilize the pitot heat in icing conditions and the exceeding of the stress limits of the aircraft.