NTSB investigations, 1990, KY
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
| 1964 | 46 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KY' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KY' 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 BFO91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Milton, KYThe in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB BFO91LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Louisville, KYFatigue failure of the number 1 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB BFO91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Covington, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. Checkride-induced pressure was a contributing factor, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot was a factor.NTSB BFO91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Morganfield, KYLost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB BFO90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Maryville, KYThe failure of a hydraulic brake line which resulted in a loss of fluid, and an inoperative brake system during landing roll.NTSB BFO90LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Prestonburg, KYThe lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Hyden, KYThe pilot intentionally continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the thunderstorms and the pilot's lack of instrument…NTSB BFO90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paducah, KYThe loss of tail rotor thrust due to improper part installation.NTSB ATL90LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hartford, KYImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB ATL90LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hazard, KYFailure of the pilot-in-command to execute a go-around, when an updraft caused the aircraft to be high on final.NTSB ATL90FA115Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to operate the aircraft within the center of gravity limitations of the aircraft.NTSB ATL90DLQ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47D1 · Hickman, KYImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works 7B · Lexington, KYThe overload failure of several jumper cords. Factor(s) were inadvertent encounter with unfavorable wind (dust devil). Subsequently, the pilot was unable to control the rate of descent.NTSB ATL90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leitchfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.NTSB ATL90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peewee Valley, KYThe pilot's improper precautionary landings. The pilot's improper planning/decisions, the low fuel level, and the terrain conditions at the airstrip were related factors.NTSB ATL90IA060Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Louisville, KYThe disabling of the main landing gear torque link which allowed the truck to rotate freely. The torque link was disabled when excessive vibration was generated by excessive play of the torque link pins in their bushings.