NTSB investigations, 2009, MI
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 1 |
| 1964 | 145 |
| 1965 | 153 |
| 1966 | 169 |
| 1967 | 193 |
| 1968 | 174 |
| 1969 | 182 |
| 1970 | 176 |
| 1971 | 159 |
| 1972 | 150 |
| 1973 | 149 |
| 1974 | 141 |
| 1975 | 115 |
| 1976 | 131 |
| 1977 | 106 |
| 1978 | 121 |
| 1979 | 118 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 116 |
| 1982 | 87 |
| 1983 | 101 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1985 | 82 |
| 1986 | 86 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 86 |
| 1991 | 65 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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\") = 2009
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' 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") = 2009 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' 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 OPS10IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDetroit, MIThe ground controller did not monitor the progress of the fire truck to ensure that the driver followed the expected route. A contributing factor was the ground controller's misunderstanding of the fire truck driver's requested destination on the airport.NTSB CEN10FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MIA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.NTSB CEN10LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB CEN10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Adrian, MIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN10CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.NTSB CEN09LA605Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSierra E5A Replica · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA580Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.NTSB CEN09LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Marshall, MIThe failure of the main landing gear attach point.NTSB CEN09CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKetonen Schreder · Ionia, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.NTSB CEN09LA557Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Rosedale, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.NTSB CEN09CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN09CA554Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilot's hard landing during gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN09CA545Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN09LA549Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Lakeview, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA559Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion G · Eau Claire, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Plainwell, MIA loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Covert, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.NTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.NTSB CEN09LA512Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337F · Frankfort, MIThe pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.NTSB CEN09IA606Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab 340B · Traverse City, MIThe flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.NTSB CEN09CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.NTSB CEN09CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · South Haven, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA338Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MIThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMileski Zenair · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN09CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB CEN09LA311Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.NTSB CEN09CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MIThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.NTSB CEN09LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.