NTSB investigations, 2004, LA
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
| 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\") = 2004
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") = 2004 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 DFW05IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Natchitoches, LAThe loss of engine power due to pre-ignition and detonation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the unapproved installation of a turbocharger.NTSB DFW05FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Abita Springs, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted…NTSB DFW05FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Zachary, LAThe loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking of the compressor adaptor coupling initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter and subsequent disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly. A contributing factor was the low operating…NTSB DFW05CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell B206L-1 · Patterson, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pumps prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was that the helicopter was at an airspeed and altiutude combination (below height/velocity curve)…NTSB DFW05FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB DFW05CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Reserve, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind.NTSB FTW04CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gilbert, LAThe failure of a piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · De Ridder, LAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Abita Springs, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.NTSB FTW04CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB FTW04LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.NTSB FTW04LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEverett Vidrine Dragonfly · Covington, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance for the airplane to clear obstacles. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW04FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 L-1 · Cameron, LAThe helicopter's in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW04LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Jonesville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW04FA168Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Vermillion Bay, LAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms and the pilot's inadequate in flight preparation and planning.NTSB FTW04LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oil City, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall..NTSB FTW04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Many, LAThe pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Bogalusa, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Slidell, LAthe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB FTW04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Mamou, LAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor included the entrance of a crawfish boat onto the airstrip.NTSB FTW04LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Plain Dealing, LAA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4-270T · Crowley, LAThe pilot's inadvertant water landing with the landing gear extended. Contributing factors were the sunglare and the pilot's failure to verify the position of the flaps and landing gear.NTSB FTW04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Patterson, LAThe in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.