NTSB investigations, 2016, LA
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\") = 2016
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") = 2016 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 GAA17CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN17LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Baton Rouge, LAA clamp rubbing a hole in a fuel drain line, which resulted in an engine compartment fuel leak and subsequent engine fire.NTSB CEN17LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDrake Kitfox Speedster · Jennings, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN16LA338Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…NTSB GAA16CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 L4 · Broussard, LAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly.NTSB CEN16FA304Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.NTSB DCA16CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · New Orleans, LAthe improper placement of the coffee pot on the beverage cart and failure to use a safe-pour lid.NTSB GAA16CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Delhi, LAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of a piece of concrete from the runway impacting the right main landing gear brake during the landing roll, resulting in a right brake failure and a ground loop.NTSB CEN16LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · New Roads, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN16LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Lyons Point, LAA total loss of engine power due to debris contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN16LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Iowa, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with an inoperative right brake.NTSB CEN16FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 A90 1 · Slidell, LAThe unstable approach in black-hole conditions, resulting in the airplane overshooting the runway extended centerline and descending well below a safe glidepath for the runway. Contributing to the accident was the lack of monitoring by the copilot allowing…NTSB CEN16LA154Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Kilbourne, LAThe failure of the operator to comply with the terminating action of the airworthiness directive, which resulted in the subsequent failure and separation of the vertical stabilizer due to fatigue.NTSB CEN16LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgustawestland Philadelphia AW139 · Galliano, LAThe fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade erosion shield extension, which resulted in in-flight damage to a main rotor blade.NTSB GAA16CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kinder, LAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing, an airstrip excursion, impact with a fence and the subsequent airplane fire.NTSB CEN16LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alexandria, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN16LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Simmesport, LAThe installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxworthy Roy Christen Eagle · Bell City, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Baton Rouge, LAAn inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.