NTSB investigations, 2004, MO
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 2004
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") = 2004 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 CHI05FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHamburger Flugzeugbau HFB 320 Hansa · Chesterfield, MOThe maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the elevator trim system resulting in the reversed elevator trim condition and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing factors included the dark night and low…NTSB CHI05CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MOThe inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.NTSB CHI05CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Sikeston, MOThe pilot not maintaining his visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the pole during his taxi to park from a landing. A factor was the pole he impacted.NTSB CHI05CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabat Avid Flyer · Cleveland, MOThe separation of the wing skin from the wing structure and the pilot's subsequent inablility to maintain aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI05FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Downing, MOThe pilot not maintaing airplane control during cruise flight. Factors present were night and thunderstorm conditions.NTSB CHI05FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…NTSB DCA05MA004Accident · 13 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace Jetstream 32 · Kirksville, MOthe pilots' failure to follow established procedures and properly conduct a nonprecision instrument approach at night in IMC, including their descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) before required visual cues were available (which continued…NTSB CHI05CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-55 · Chesterfield, MOThe diverted attention and the inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB DCA05MA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCanadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO(1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…NTSB CHI04CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · St. James, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees.NTSB CHI04CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Washington, MOThe misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB CHI04LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Houstonia, MOThe fatigue failure of the piston end of the connecting rod and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…NTSB CHI04FA257Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI04LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson-Moore Zenith CH 701 · Galena, MOA loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Golden, MOThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway.NTSB CHI04LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.NTSB CHI04FA205Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.NTSB CHI04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Warrensburg, MOThe pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall grass, and the fence were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04LA158Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 90AL-115 · St. Paul, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain while maneuvering.NTSB CHI04CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Golden, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The trees were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Strafford, MOThe improper installation of the cylinder during the engine overhaul which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder studs and through-bolts and the subsequent separation of the cylinder. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the guy…NTSB CHI04LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Near St. Louis, MOThe unexpected encounter with convective turbulence which resulted in a flight attendant being injured.NTSB CHI04LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Pleasant Hill, MOFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. Contributing factors to the accident included the inaccurate fuel gage and the trees.NTSB CHI04CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Harrisonville, MOThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to…NTSB CHI04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MOThe pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…NTSB CHI04LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · St. Louis, MOThe inadvertent encounter with turbulence which resulted in the injury to the flight attendant.NTSB CHI04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion B · Joplin, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The posts, unsuitable terrain and signs were factors to the accident.NTSB CHI04CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Springfield, MOThe pilot failed to initiate a go-around and the airplane porpoised during the hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive groundspeed and the overload failure of the nose gear.NTSB CHI04LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MODirectional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors.NTSB CHI04FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MOSpatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…NTSB CHI04LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Princeton, MOThe encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions.