NTSB investigations, 2005, 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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 DFW06CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Washington, LAThe in-flight collision with a bird and the pilot's physical impairment (vision), directional control was not possible.NTSB DFW06CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDeussen Alexander II Rotorway Exec · Gibson, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Baker, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.NTSB DFW06CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChamberlain Vans RV6 · Eunice, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA236Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Epps, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB DFW05LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB DFW05LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Myrtle Grove, LAThe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW05CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164B · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.NTSB DFW05CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · New Roads, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.NTSB DFW05CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Gassoway, LAThe pilot's premature lift-off which resulted in an inadequate climb for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Tallulah, LAThe partial loss of engine power as result of the fracture of the number five-cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm mounting boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pollock, LAThe loss of engine power due to a loose engine lubrication system component in the crankcase. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Bonita, LAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB DFW05FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · New Roads, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of control during a go-around maneuver.NTSB DFW05CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Moulton Cove, LAThe loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion into the compressor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (swampy) for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lake Charles, LAThe failure of the propeller governor which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.NTSB DFW05FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to maintain control. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.NTSB DFW05CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Harvey, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Jennings, LAThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach.NTSB DFW05LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.NTSB DFW05LA125Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.NTSB DFW05LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fenton, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blockage of the firewall fuel filter with an unknown contaminant. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA102Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpearman Raptor · Bogalusa, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make/model airplane.NTSB DFW05CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell B-206L-1 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's abrupt input of the collective while the main rotor RPM was at idle, which resulted in a separation of the tail boom.NTSB DFW05CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gilbert, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor was a deflated right main tire.NTSB DFW05LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and his failure to abort the landing resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet runway.NTSB DFW05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Cameron, LAFuel starvation due to a blocked and collapsed fuel nozzle screen, resulting from a contaminated fuel source/facility. Factors were the inadequate maintenance/inspection of fuel sources, and the lack of suitable terrain (high sea state) for the forced landing…NTSB DFW05FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.NTSB DFW05FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…NTSB SEA05FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Monroe, LAThe failure of the pilot manipulating the controls to maintain aircraft control during a night missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include a dark night and low ceilings.