NTSB investigations, 1990, MN
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
| 1964 | 113 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 115 |
| 1966 | 117 |
| 1967 | 130 |
| 1968 | 95 |
| 1969 | 113 |
| 1970 | 88 |
| 1971 | 80 |
| 1972 | 82 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 83 |
| 1975 | 98 |
| 1976 | 78 |
| 1977 | 92 |
| 1978 | 98 |
| 1979 | 76 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 89 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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 CHI91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Austin, MNThe pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.NTSB CHI91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lindstrom, MNLeft engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crookston, MNA poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-18 · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB CHI91DER01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · South St. Paul, MNThe inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.NTSB CHI90LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.NTSB CHI90LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garrison, MNInadequate inspection of the aircraft.NTSB CHI90FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pine City, MNThe pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB CHI90FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · St Paul, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MNEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.NTSB CHI90LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hawley, MNThe failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence.NTSB CHI90LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 95 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper inflight decision and his improper execution of the chosen emergency procedure.NTSB CHI90DER05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.NTSB CHI90DER04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBD 4- Francisco BD-4 · Rosemount, MNFailure of the manufacturer (amateur built) to design fuel system adequately to prevent vapor lock in fuel line.NTSB CHI90DER03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Coon Rapids, MNThe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and misjudgement of his fuel supply.NTSB CHI90LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Graceton, MNVso airspeed not maintained and stall encountered by the pilot in command/cfi.NTSB CHI90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI90DER02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Mayer, MNUndeterminedNTSB CHI90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moorhead, MNThe pilot's poor in-flight planning and fuel system monitoring, and his failure to maintain directional control during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI90LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MNUndetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI90FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MNPoor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.NTSB MKC90LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller 12-E · Watson, MNPilot misjudged his flare and collided with the terrain.NTSB MKC90LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-9 · Barrett, MNInadequate visual outlook and a delayed pull-up by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cottage Grove, MNFuel exhaustion and remedial action not performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Deer River, MNAirspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRollins-Bowers FLY Baby 1A · Bemidji, MNThe wing attachment bolts were not installed resulting in inflight wing separation.NTSB MKC90LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Starbuck, MNCompensation for wind conditions were misjudged and aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Eden Prairie, MNCollision with animal, factors in the accident were light condition, dusk, and remedial action was not possible.NTSB MKC90LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Oakdale, MNA slipping rotor drive clutch assembly due to improper maintenance by company personnel. Contributing factors were static wires in the path.NTSB MKC90LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Two Harbors, MNPilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed.NTSB MKC90LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Eden Prairie, MNDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The failed (flat) right main tire was a related factor.NTSB MKC90LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Minneapolis, MNAircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command. His lack of experience in the type of aircraft was a factor.NTSB CHI90LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Grygla, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The light condition at dusk, icy terrain (road) and tree were related factors.NTSB CHI90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brainerd, MNThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway.NTSB MKC90FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Inver Grove Hgt, MNPremature lift-off by the pilot, while taking off with a heavy gross weight in unfavorable winds, and the pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB MKC90LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ely, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the strong/gusty crosswind condition.NTSB MKC90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crane Lake, MNFailure of the connecting rod assembly. Factors related to the accident were: terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.NTSB MKC90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clear Lake, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, his delay in initiating a go-around, and his premature raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions and the tree.NTSB MKC90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · York, MNPowerplant failure due to undetermined causes.NTSB MKC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St Cloud, MNInadequate visual outlook by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the light pole. The location of the pole was considered to be a related factor.NTSB MKC90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMancini Rotorway Exec · Mountain Iron, MNFailure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering the helicopter. The pilot's lack of experience and proper certification (qualification) were related factors.