NTSB investigations, 2009, 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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 CEN10LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.NTSB CEN10LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Naytahwaush, MNThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue the flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and impact with terrain.NTSB DCA10IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Minneapolis, MNThe flight crew's failure to monitor the airplane’s radio and instruments and the progress of the flight after becoming distracted by conversations and activities unrelated to the operation of the flight.NTSB CEN10LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MNA total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.NTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09CA596Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Princeton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA592Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's improper glide path during landing.NTSB CEN09LA579Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA586Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.NTSB CEN09CA564Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180G · Canby, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA561Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Stacy, MNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gonvick, MNA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CEN09CA540Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · East Grand Forks, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN09CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDunn David RAF 2000 C · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.NTSB CEN09LA526Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-T660 · Worthington, MNA fatigue failure of the elevator push-pull rod which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the aircraft's pitch attitude while landing.NTSB CEN09FA518Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA475Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.NTSB CEN09CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Pine River, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.NTSB CEN09FA363Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.NTSB CEN09CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Garrison, MNThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN09CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206C · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.NTSB CEN09CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Winsted, MNThe student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.NTSB CEN09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10A · Pickwick, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MNThe instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…NTSB CEN09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bagley, MNThe pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.NTSB CEN09LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB CEN09CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Elrosa, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain control after touchdown on a snow-covered runway.NTSB CEN09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the unforcasted freezing rain that obscured the windscreen and hindered the pilot's ability to judge the height of the airplane above the runway.