NTSB investigations, 1995, 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 CHI96IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MNinadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.NTSB CHI96FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMumm Lancair · Morris, MNthe partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately…NTSB CHI96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.NTSB CHI96LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB CHI95LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MNthe pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.NTSB CHI95LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Staples, MNthe pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI95FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orr, MNthe pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity.NTSB CHI95LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TC206G · Orr, MNthe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI95LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Wadena, MNthe pilot's inattentiveness during the reversal turn, the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane, and the stall/mush encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI95LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Prague, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.NTSB CHI95LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MNthe pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI95LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Morris, MNthe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI95LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Minneapolis, MNfailure of the landing gear braking system for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure of operating the emergency brake system. Rough/uneven terrain was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportK. Davey And B. Davey WAG-AERO · Hokah, MNthe pilot performing low altitude flight and the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. A factors associated with the accident was the trees.NTSB CHI95LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Motley, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a soft field takeoff.NTSB CHI95LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance at the beginning of the spray run. A factor was turbulence due to the different Air temperatures of adjoining terrain.NTSB CHI95LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St Cloud, MNThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in continued flight into adverse weather. Factors relating to the accident were: the thunderstorm outflow, and inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot.NTSB CHI95LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bovey, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB CHI95LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clear Lake, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MNthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.NTSB CHI95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MNthe captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.NTSB CHI95LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · E. Grand Forks, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.NTSB CHI95LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Eveleth, MNthe pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing.NTSB CHI95LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MNthe pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI95LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.NTSB CHI95TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Orr, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI95IA342Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Minneapolis, MNinadequate design of the fly-by-wire flight control system which allowed false signals from the sidestick transducer units to generate uncommanded rolls.NTSB CHI95TA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Hutchinson, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and soft terrain.NTSB CHI95FA121Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MNthe failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the…NTSB CHI95FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Rush City, MNThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land in the existing wind conditions. His lack of experience was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Baudette, MNan encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.NTSB CHI95LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot misjudged distance and altitude during landing.NTSB CHI95LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. Related factors are the dark night light conditions and the wrong taxi route.NTSB CHI95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Cotton, MNthe pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.NTSB CHI95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MNan inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions.NTSB CHI95LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Nevis, MNthe loss of engine power due to a blockage caused by ice. A factor in the accident was the snow.NTSB CHI95LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Int'L Falls, MNengine oil exhaustion due to a frozen crankcase breather line and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive.