NTSB investigations, 2009, 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.NTSB CEN10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Johnson City, KSThe pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.NTSB CEN09CA609Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Augusta, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN09LA594Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Abilene, KSThe pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.NTSB CEN09CA507Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB CEN09CA473Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN09CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Pittsburg, KSThe pilot's loss of directional control resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN09CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Olathe, KSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.NTSB CEN09CA251Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN09FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · El Dorado, KSThe failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.NTSB CEN09CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.NTSB CEN09FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KSInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KSFailure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.NTSB CEN09CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manhattan, KSThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KSThe decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.NTSB CEN09LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Wichita, KSThe failure of line personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which allowed an improper fuel filler…NTSB CEN09CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Emporia, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLavigna Lancair IV P · Iola, KSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.