NTSB investigations, 1991, LA
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
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 |
| 1964 | 120 |
| 1965 | 109 |
| 1966 | 108 |
| 1967 | 118 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1969 | 100 |
| 1970 | 91 |
| 1971 | 75 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 88 |
| 1974 | 84 |
| 1975 | 105 |
| 1976 | 93 |
| 1977 | 106 |
| 1978 | 108 |
| 1979 | 103 |
| 1980 | 110 |
| 1981 | 95 |
| 1982 | 78 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 10 |
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\") = 1991
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' 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") = 1991 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' 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 FTW92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · New Roads, LAThe student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.NTSB FTW92LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Epps, LAThe loss of 1/2 of a propeller blade. Factors were powerplant vibration and resultant powerplant separation.NTSB FTW91LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lake Charles, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a complete preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate fuel supply.NTSB FTW91DRD08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ruston, LAThe cfi's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability.NTSB FTW91LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Paulina, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for the wires and his misjudging clearance when he attempted to fly under the wires.NTSB FTW91LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the electical power line. Factors were the bright sun and chemical residue on the windshield.NTSB FTW91LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven RX7 · Gonzales, LAUnfavorable winds at low altitude. A factor was the electrical power lines.NTSB FTW91DRD07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Donaldsonville, LAThe mechanical failure of the propeller blade pitch positioning bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW91LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D-1 · Provencal, LAFuel leakage from the fuel drain valve. A factor was the inaccessibility of suitable terrain for fored landing.NTSB FTW91LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Slidell, LAThe pilot performing a touchdown autorotation to unsuitable terrain. Factors were the soft terrain and the inadequate supervision by the FAA inspector.NTSB FTW91DRD06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G2 · White Castle, LAThe pilot's improper aircraft handling, which resulted in settling with power.NTSB FTW91LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was: the pilot's lack of total experience in model.NTSB FTW91LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Farmerville, LAA fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB FTW91LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lawtell, LAThe pilot's exceeding the performance capability of the airplane. A factor was turbulence.NTSB DEN91LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LAPremature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.NTSB FTW91FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Folsom, LAThe inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's poor judgement in performing the buzzing maneuver and his lack of experience.NTSB FTW91DRD05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Sun, LAThe total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW91DRD04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Lake Providence, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and nose over on landing.NTSB FTW91LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's use of a runway unsuitable due to recent rains.NTSB FTW91LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · New Orleans, LAThe power loss due to fatigue induced crankshaft failure. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with known mechanical malfunction and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW91LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe D145 · Lafayette, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB FTW91DRD03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bonita, LAA power loss due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.NTSB FTW91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Davant, LAThe power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN91LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe or hazardous condition. Factors were: rough water and high winds.NTSB FTW91FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFolland Gnat T-1 · Bossier City, LAImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel. The adverse weather conditions and radio malfunction were related factors.