NTSB investigations, 2006, KS
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 | 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 DEN07CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.NTSB DEN07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Wellsville, KSA loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible.NTSB DEN07LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control while changing radio frequencies and abruptly applying control forces in excess of the design limits of the airframe.NTSB DEN07CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Arkansas City, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the low rotor RPM.NTSB DEN06LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportScheibe Flugzeugbau SF-24A Motorspatz · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low airspeed and the inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB DEN06CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Cunningham, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud.NTSB DEN06CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Olathe, KSthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB DEN06LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Holcomb, KSthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN06CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrent W. Brown Murphy Moose · St. Francis, KSthe pilot's failure to open the fuel selector valve, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his attention being diverted, and the fence.NTSB DEN06CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dighton, KSThe broken rocker arm boss causing the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve to stay closed and subsequently the engine failed. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft field the airplane set down in.NTSB DEN06LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Arkansas City, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain.NTSB DEN06LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRumble/Williams/Boomhower Starduster II · Junction City, KSVapor lock which resulted in total engine failure and the pilot's abrupt brake application on touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper design of the fuel system resulting in the misrouting of the fuel lines close to the exhaust pipes,…NTSB DEN06LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Smith Center, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the field and fence. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation.NTSB DEN06CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ulysses, KSthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the impact with a ditch during the forced landing.NTSB DEN06CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open…NTSB DEN06LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Emporia, KSthe pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather conditions and improper in-flight planning which resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action, the icing and dark night conditions.NTSB DEN06LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Manhattan, KSA loss of engine power due to the intermittent grounding of the left magneto "P" lead, causing the fuel controller to search and the engine to surge then lose power, and the pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the…NTSB DEN06LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpane RV-4 · Wichita, KSThe pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the…NTSB DEN06CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Ulysses, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop.