NTSB investigations, 1989, MD
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
| 1962 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 81 |
| 1966 | 68 |
| 1967 | 72 |
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1969 | 69 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 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\") = 1989
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' 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") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MD' 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 BFO90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent porpoise during an aborted takeoff.NTSB BFO90FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDLost of engine power caused by material failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve. The failure was attributed to excessive temperature.NTSB BFO90LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Churchville, MDThe pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the wind sock during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the presence of another aircraft.NTSB BFO90FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mchenry, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.NTSB BFO90LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A65 · Friendly, MDThe pilot's improper use of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in the left engine. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB BFO90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310Q · Stevensville, MDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB BFO89FA079Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · White Plains, MDThe pilot's failure to follow procedures in that he delayed his climb during a night takeoff from a confined area. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night and surrounding obstructions.NTSB BFO89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MDInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.NTSB BFO89FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C50 · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of spatial disorientation after intentionally flying into instrument flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability and the obscured weather…NTSB BFO89LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MDAn undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.NTSB BFO89FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B50 · Church Creek, MDVFR flight into IMC and pilot disorientation, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, darkness, and the adverse weather condition.NTSB BFO89FA065Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · College Park, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in overload failure of the stabilators and wings. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB BFO89DIG03Incident · No injuriesFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Cumberland, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during high speed taxi tests.NTSB BFO89DIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.NTSB BFO89FA064Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bradshaw, MDAn engine power loss due to fuel starvation for unknown reasons.NTSB BFO89FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Glen Burnie, MDA fire that erupted in the cockpit of the aircraft (under a side panel). Related factors were: smoke and fumes in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual perception and ability to see.NTSB BFO89FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Libertytown, MDContinued VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to disorientation, and overload failure of the wings and stabilator due to the pilot exceeding…NTSB BFO89FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MDPilot failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.NTSB BFO89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J · Fruitland, MDPoor judgement of the pilot by flying, while physically impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of clearance between the helicopter and the structure. The dark night and object (structure) were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB BFO89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baltimore, MDThe pilot landed on unsuitable soft terrain which caused the landing skid to sink into the ground. This resulted in a landing skid overload failure and nose over of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB BFO89LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Ocean City, MDLoss of engine power from exhaust gas leakage into the carburetor inlet, causing engine air starvation, and material failure of the exhaust manifold. .NTSB BFO89LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Mchenry, MDThe pilot landed hard and collapsed the landing gear when he failed to arrest his descent rate during landing. Afterwardas he tried to make a go-around the pilot did not obtain adequate flying speed, the aircraft stalled and collided with the ground.NTSB BFO89IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3101 · Baltimore, MDFailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the power connection at the air conditioning system fuse.NTSB BFO89LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Ocean City, MDFailure of the pilot to go around after landing long & recovering from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's excessive airspeed on the apch, his improper flare for the landing, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the…NTSB BFO89FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Myersville, MDContinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his inability to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Contributing factors were hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB BFO89DIG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, MDPilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wheat crop as he passed under the powerline during an aerial application swath run.NTSB BFO89LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer I-26E · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from base to final approach which resulted in the wing contacting the ground and the glider cartwheeling.NTSB BFO89FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Oldtown, MDFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (static wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the wires.NTSB BFO89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Indian Head, MDPilot failed to maintained directional control during recovery from a hard landing.NTSB BFO89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the attempted short field takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO89LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Odenton, MDThe inflight collision with birds.NTSB BFO89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gingerville, MDThe pilot's improper planning and decision making en route that resulted in his failure to stop and refuel the airplane and fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO89LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Fort Washington, MDThe passenger failed to maintain adequate clearance from the propeller as she attempted to board the aircraft. Both the pilot failure to supervise the boarding of the passenger and the night light conditions are contributing factors to the accident.