NTSB investigations, 2008, IN
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
| 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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 CEN09CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Gary, INThe pilot's excessive airspeed and improper flare while landing in gusting winds.NTSB CEN09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E35 · Bloomington, INA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.NTSB CEN09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monticello, INThe pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around.NTSB CEN09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Delphi, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.NTSB CEN09CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.NTSB CHI08IA294Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIndus T-211 Thorpedo · La Porte, INA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of siphoning from the fuel filler neck and cap. Contributing to the incident were the fuel over-servicing which resulted in the siphoning condition, and the ASTM standards which allowed for the fuel…NTSB CHI08FA269Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Greensburg, INThe in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue…NTSB CHI08CA256Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Huntington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.NTSB CHI08CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Veedersburg, INThe oil filler cap not reinstalled by the pilot prior to the aerial application flight and the total loss of engine oil during an aerial application. Additional causes were the low altitude of the operation and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…NTSB CHI08CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, INThe altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…NTSB CHI08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, INThe loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.NTSB CHI08CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, INThe pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.NTSB CHI08LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Greensburg, INThe total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed by the airplane's owner.NTSB CHI08CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMischanko Buckeye Breeze · Walkerton, INThe directional control of the parachute not obtained/maintained by the pilot during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was separation of the nose landing gear.NTSB CHI08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Delphi, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB CHI08CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.NTSB CHI08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Madison, INThe inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…NTSB CHI08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Zionsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.NTSB CHI08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid MK-IV · Boswell, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI08CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcGuire RAF2000 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting crosswind.