NTSB investigations, 1997, MA
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
| 1963 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 64 |
| 1965 | 78 |
| 1966 | 81 |
| 1967 | 71 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 72 |
| 1974 | 68 |
| 1975 | 72 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 51 |
| 1978 | 68 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 54 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 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\") = 1997
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MA' 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") = 1997 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MA' 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 NYC98LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft prior to takeoff resulting in degraded climb performance and a subsequent stall/mush condition.NTSB NYC98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Chatham, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.NTSB NYC98LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Salem, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water due to his impairment by drugs. A factor in this accident was the glassy water condition.NTSB NYC98FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-S35 · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence.NTSB NYC98FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow standard practices while simulating and practicing emergency…NTSB IAD98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Duxbury, MAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and fog.NTSB NYC98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.NTSB NYC98LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gt. Barrington, MAslippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft.NTSB IAD97FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MAThe first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.NTSB NYC97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAthe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.NTSB NYC97FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Hancock, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and the proper altitude. Contributing was mountainous terrain.NTSB IAD97LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Westfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB IAD97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MAInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Fitchburg, MAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD97LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation.NTSB IAD97LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Charlton, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons..NTSB NYC97LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 135 · Pepperell, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.NTSB NYC97LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Mansfield, MAThe inadequate procedure for hand-prop starting of the engine.NTSB NYC97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · North Andover, MAFuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD97IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Provincetown, MAthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, and his misjudgment of speed and distance. Related factors were: fog, tailwind, and soft terrain on the overrun area at the end of the runway.