NTSB investigations, 1999, KS
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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 134 |
| 1965 | 112 |
| 1966 | 134 |
| 1967 | 136 |
| 1968 | 109 |
| 1969 | 106 |
| 1970 | 92 |
| 1971 | 91 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1974 | 84 |
| 1975 | 84 |
| 1976 | 91 |
| 1977 | 85 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 83 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 71 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 55 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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\") = 1999
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KS' 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") = 1999 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KS' 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 CHI00LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.NTSB CHI00LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors.NTSB CHI00LA004Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDraper Rans S-10 · Benton, KSthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors relating to the accident was the undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.NTSB CHI99FA346Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Scott, KSthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, his lack of familiarity with the airplane, and the stall/spin encountered.NTSB CHI99LA344Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KSthe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.NTSB CHI99LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Garden City, KSThe pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire.NTSB CHI99LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Oberlin, KSEngine failure due to an undertorqued carburetor fulcrum screw. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the low altitude of the aerial operation.NTSB CHI99LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Jetmore, KSThe pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice.NTSB CHI99LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Salina, KSthe inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Udall, KSthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lyons, KSThe pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMahler BD-4 · Baldwin City, KSThe pilot not maintaining directional control with the runway centerline during takeoff. A factor was the high vegetation off the left side of the runway.NTSB CHI99FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KSdirectional control not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI99LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fort Scott, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI99FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Satanta, KSthe preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.NTSB CHI99LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American G-164B · Goodland, KSthe fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops.NTSB CHI99LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Zurich, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KSthe pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.NTSB CHI99LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland Tiger Moth DH82A · Maize, KSthe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted.NTSB CHI99LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHornbeck Glassair · Johnson City, KSThe pilot's intentional low altitude performance of aerobatics.NTSB CHI99FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Elkhart, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather…NTSB CHI99LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-27 · Grainfield, KSThe pilot's improper in-flight decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance with the ground.NTSB CHI99FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Great Bend, KSthe chafed through turbocharger oil supply hose, the failure of maintenance personnel to install a clamp on the turbocharger oil supply hose, and the inability of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI99LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wichita, KSthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI99LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lincoln, KSthe altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway.NTSB CHI99LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bonner Springs, KSthe pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning/preparation, the tailwind, the telephone pole, and the trees.NTSB CHI99LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReindl Quickie 2 · Olathe, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB CHI99LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Atwood, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB CHI99IA100Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Salina, KSThe ARTCC personnel failed to maintain radio communications with both airplanes and failed to maintain IFR separation standards. Factors relating to the incident were the FAA does not require cargo airplanes to be equipped with TCAS and neither airplane was…NTSB CHI99FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Grenola, KSloss of control in flight due to incapacitation.NTSB CHI99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-V35B · Olathe, KSThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather that resulted in structural icing and subsequently an aerodynamic stall on landing flare. A factor was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation .