NTSB investigations, 1996, IN
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 1996
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") = 1996 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 CHI97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI97IA041Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-225 · Terre Haute, INinadequate installation of electrical wiring for an audio entertainment system associated with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5537NM, and a subsequent short in the wiring. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate design (installation…NTSB CHI97LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Silver Lake, INfuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges.NTSB CHI96FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportThocker RV-4 · Muncie, INwas the in-flight disconnection of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward attachments.NTSB CHI96FA322Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMankovich Sonerai · Jeffersonville, INinadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner and other airframe and powerplant mechanics, which failed to assure adequate sealing of the engine firewall, and led to the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.NTSB CHI96FA318Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Brownsburg, INfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact on a roadway. Buzzing by the pilot was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI96LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Portland, INthe aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB CHI96LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMrotek Minicab GY20 · Albion, INthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the uneven and uphill terrain conditions at the approach end of the airstrip.NTSB CHI96FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Muncie, INthe inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rensselaer, INthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Poseyville, INthe pilot's improper flare during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of airplane.NTSB CHI96LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lafeyette, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the crosswind.NTSB CHI96LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI96LA224Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Windfall, INfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction (transmission line), which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. His lack of familiarity with the geographic area was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion NA1 · Evansville, INthe pilot did not maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB CHI96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Goshen, INthe parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parachute.NTSB CHI96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickinson Fisher Classic · Mooresville, INthe pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined.NTSB CHI96IA170Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Indianapolis, INfailure of a forward cabin ventilation blower motor bearing, which resulted in binding of the blower motor; and inadequate design of the electrical system, which allowed overheating of the electrical circuit and smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.NTSB CHI96IA157Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-290 · Indianapolis, INthe failure of the captain and flight engineer to utilize a checklist to troubleshoot a pressurization system problem, and the flight engineer's improper control of the pressurization system which resulted in an inadvertent opening of the outflow valve and…NTSB CHI96LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Lafayette, INthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the distraction of the flight instructor and the student's failure to use checklist procedures.NTSB CHI96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Layfayette, INthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Terre Haute, INthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his inadequate compensation (or inability to compensate) for the wind condition. The high/gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK C-11 · North Vernon, INFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI96LA108Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBishop-Christian Eagle II · Cambridge, INthe pilot allowed the airplane to enter a flat spin, while performing an acrobatic maneuver, and was unable to recover before ground impact. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity…NTSB CHI96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Valparaiso, INthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the low ceilings, icing conditions, airframe ice, and the muddy field.NTSB CHI96LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bourbon, INWater contamination in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: soft terrain in the emergency landing area, and an improper soft field landing procedure used by the pilot.NTSB CHI96FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Portland, INthe pilot's failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain clearance. A factor was the weather.NTSB CHI96FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brookston, INthe pilot's disregard for the forecast adverse weather conditions, his inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his disorientation. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in instrument conditions, the snow and fog.NTSB CHI96LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Marion, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Zionsville, INthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the ground. A factor relating to this accident is the snowbank.NTSB CHI96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Zionsville, INthe pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway.