NTSB investigations, 2006, 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 CHI07FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Warroad, MNThe propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.NTSB CHI07LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Forest Lake, MNthe altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI07CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.NTSB CHI07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB CHI07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MNThe failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing.NTSB CHI06CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI06CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Eden Prarie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI06CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Springfield, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane as a result of the partial failure of the tail wheel assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the crop that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI06CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.NTSB CHI06CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180M · Chisholm, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206H · Lutsen, MNThe unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.NTSB CHI06LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Claremont, MNThe procedure not followed by the passenger during landing and the inadequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot during landing. A contributing factors were the barbed wire fence.NTSB CHI06LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MNthe fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.NTSB CHI06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Laporte, MNThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.NTSB CHI06LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.NTSB CHI06LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI06LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Faribault, MNDirectional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI06LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MNThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.NTSB CHI06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Wadena, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.NTSB CHI06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sandstone, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Pine Creek, MNThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.NTSB CHI06LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.NTSB CHI06CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Tower, MNThe unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot which led to the subsequent nose-over. The terrain condition was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Backus, MNThe airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.NTSB CHI06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.NTSB CHI06LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Worthington, MNThe missed approach not performed by the pilot and the directional control not maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, wind information not available due to inoperative meteorological equipment, and a Notices to Airman…