NTSB investigations, 2008, MO
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 CEN09LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-10 · Kansas City, MOAn in-flight encounter with turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.NTSB CEN09CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Auxvasse, MOthe pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CEN09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MOA total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.NTSB CEN09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Butler, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN09CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Mount Vernon, MOThe pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway.NTSB CEN09CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmes William E Predator · Branson, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.NTSB CEN09CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · St. Louis, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB DEN08LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · St. Louis, MOThe improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear.NTSB DEN08LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · St. Louis, MOThe ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.NTSB DFW08FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ridgedale, MOAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.NTSB DFW08LA206Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Mountain Grove, MOAn on-board fire following a propane leak. Contributing to the accident was the lack of training/experience of the non-certificated pilot.NTSB DFW08CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · St. Louis, MOThe flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.NTSB DFW08FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cassville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the…NTSB DFW08LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits SA3A · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CHI08IA182Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-81 · St. Louis, MOThe inadvertent partial inflation of the evacuation slide within the tailcone during takeoff and subsequent binding of the elevator control cables. The partial inflation resulted from the tailcone evacuation slide cover failing to be secured to the floor…NTSB DEN08LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Point Lookout, MOA fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight.NTSB DFW08LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MOFracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bethany, MOThe pilot's decision to take off with a known deficiency.NTSB DEN08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.NTSB DFW08LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Bowling Green, MOThe parachutist's failure to follow procedures/directives by not waiting to jump until the green jump light was illuminated, resulting in his collision with the airplane's tail. Contributing to the accident was the parachutist's impairment by the use of…NTSB DEN08LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft.NTSB DFW08LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver.NTSB DEN08FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · Sunrise Beach, MOThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to…NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB DEN08CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB DEN08FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Mount Vernon, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control.NTSB DEN08LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Mosby, MOA loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.