NTSB investigations, 1998, 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 CHI99LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Brainerd, MNThe visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on…NTSB CHI99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights.NTSB CHI99LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Crystal, MNthe pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB CHI99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tower, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank.NTSB CHI99LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MNthe non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.NTSB CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.NTSB CHI99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.NTSB CHI98TA354Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Hinkley, MNLoss of engine power due to failure of the engine governor.NTSB CHI98LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MNinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MNa design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…NTSB CHI98LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Detroit Lakes, MNAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · N. Ottawa Twp., MNA loss of engine power due to a worn piston ring. A related factor was the owner exceeded the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul.NTSB CHI98LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Breezy Point, MNthe pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.NTSB CHI98LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWakely DR-107 · Stanton, MNthe pilot's misjudging recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the partial failure of the propeller and a crop field.NTSB CHI98LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Redwood Falls, MNthe pilot's not following proper short field landing procedures.NTSB CHI98FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MNThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Plainview, MNThe pilot's not achieving the proper descent rate prior to touchdown. A factor related to the accident was fuel starvation due to a low fuel level.NTSB CHI98LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Clearwater, MNThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. The unmarked transmission wire was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotNTSB CHI98LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Strandquist, MNthe pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI98LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Williams, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI98LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain control of aircraft. Factors were the congested helipad conditions and wind gusts.NTSB CHI98LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MNthe visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.NTSB CHI98LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rush City, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff.NTSB CHI98LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Le Center, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.NTSB CHI98FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Little Falls, MNthe pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.NTSB CHI98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MNa locked brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA170Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.NTSB CHI98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Crookston, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.NTSB CHI98IA164Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Minneapolis, MNthe open shielding on the #2 VHF transceiver coax connector which resulted in electromagnetic interference with the yaw damper system.NTSB CHI98LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tower, MNthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Isanti, MNthe soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.NTSB CHI98LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Emily, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).NTSB CHI98LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence.NTSB CHI98FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Faribault, MNwas the pilot's patial incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A factor associated with this accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane's muffler and inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Mankato, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.