NTSB investigations, 1997, MO
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 118 |
| 1965 | 136 |
| 1966 | 155 |
| 1967 | 173 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1969 | 83 |
| 1970 | 111 |
| 1971 | 112 |
| 1972 | 80 |
| 1973 | 80 |
| 1974 | 80 |
| 1975 | 98 |
| 1976 | 101 |
| 1977 | 96 |
| 1978 | 111 |
| 1979 | 100 |
| 1980 | 85 |
| 1981 | 95 |
| 1982 | 86 |
| 1983 | 84 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 72 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 20 |
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\") = 1997
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MO' 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") = 1997 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MO' 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 CHI98LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper fuel tank which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI98LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ft. Leonardwood, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cairo, MOa fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.NTSB CHI98LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Lee'S Summit, MOthe pilot's inadequate remedial action concerning the loss of engine power, after inadvertently switching off the magnetos. Factors relating to the accident were: the broken springs for magneto cover guard; excessive drag from the extended landing gear and…NTSB CHI98LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Nevada, MOa deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB CHI98LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Cameron, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane in the landing flare. A factor relating to this accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Charles, MOfailure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.NTSB CHI97LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Jefferson City, MOthe pilot's incomplete preflight of the airplane's stabilizer and rudder trim settings for takeoff, his failure to correct for the high pitch during the initial climb, his failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the inadvertent stall. Factors…NTSB CHI97LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Columbia, MOthe pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway. Factors associated with the accident were the fence post, and the sunglare, which hindered the pilot's ability to see the fence post.NTSB CHI97LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lee'S Summit, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane remained clear of obstrictions (trees). Factors associated with the accident were: the short runway/takeoff area, and the proximity of trees.NTSB FTW97FA292Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Richards, MOThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather.NTSB CHI97FA220Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Springfield, MOThe pilot's fuel mismanagement and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion followed by the loss of power in one engine and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft, the…NTSB CHI97LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorgan MINI-500 · Ava, MOLoss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI97LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Columbia, MOthe pilot's failure to properly judge the landing approach. The proximity of transmission wires was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeber RV-4 · Hermann, MOthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and encounter with a stall. Related factors were the chafed throttle cable, which became jammed; and failure of the pilot to perform an engine shut down in order to land on the runway.NTSB CHI97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Springfield, MOThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Willard, MOremedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane.NTSB CHI97LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Benton, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to insure that the secondary flight control lock was stowed properly, and subsequently the secondary flight control lock becoming engaged during the takeoff run. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate…NTSB CHI97LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Kaiser, MOwas fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft.NTSB CHI97LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Sullivan, MOthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate evaluation of the weather, and fog.NTSB CHI97LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chesterfield, MOthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI97FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHenry Barracuda · Antonia, MOinadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to his loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which led to an in-flight…NTSB CHI97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fulton, MOa malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI97LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Kansas City, MOthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.NTSB CHI97IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Saint Louis, MOfailure of company maintenance personnel to properly install a mounting eyebolt (and associated cotter pin, washer, spacer and castellated nut) on the lower forward bracket of the left main landing gear strut door.NTSB CHI97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Liberty, MOretraction of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI97FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Vichy, MOfailure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…NTSB CHI97LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kirksville, MOthe pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts.NTSB CHI97LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Point Lookout, MOthe student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.NTSB CHI97LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Cape Girardeau, MOclear air turbulence encountered by the flight.NTSB CHI97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Springfield, MOthe pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were the icing weather conditions and the windscreen ice.NTSB CHI97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet LR35 · Kansas City, MOthe flightcrew's excessive airspeed and failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were: the fog, wet runway, tailwind and improper procedures by the flight crew.