NTSB investigations, 2014, 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\") = 2014
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") = 2014 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 CEN15IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon · Shreveport, LAA short in the trim system’s wires and connector, which resulted in the elevator trim being in a full nose-down position.NTSB CEN15FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Pontchartrain, LAThe airplane's collision with water for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not located.NTSB CEN15CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Baton Rouge, LAAn in-flight bird strike.NTSB CEN14CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Port Eads, LAThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN14LA508Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrupbacher Chris CB2000 · Reserve, LAThe failure of the flight control rod bearing due to an undetected preexisting corrosion-induced crack, which resulted in the main rotor blades going to full pitch and the rotor mast folding; this allowed the pusher propeller to strike and sever the tail.NTSB CEN14LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Natchez, LAThe loss of power due to the failure of the No. 2 exhaust valve and rocker boss during takeoff.NTSB CEN14LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LAThe in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…NTSB CEN14FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Natchitoches, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…NTSB CEN14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN14LA415Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot’s improper decision to operate an unairworthy helicopter, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN14TA421Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's excessive braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN14LA379Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark III · Jonesville, LAThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB CEN14LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Monroe, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA255Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Gueydan, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with power lines.NTSB CEN14LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmythe Donald F Kitfox Classic IV · Slaughter, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to takeoff in conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive rate of climb and resulted in its failure to clear trees.NTSB CEN14LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.NTSB CEN14CA189Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBelisle Thomas J RV7A · New Iberia, LAThe pilot's loss of control due to a temporary incapacitation.NTSB CEN14LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LAThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.