NTSB investigations, 2016, MO
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
| 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 | 21 |
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\") = 2016
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") = 2016 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 CEN17LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGosselin Charles Glastar · Lee's Summit, MOPartial failure of the electric system due to a battery short, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Piedmont, MOThe pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.NTSB CEN17LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMead RV 8A · Farmington, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Louis, MOThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN17LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MOA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA17CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kirksville, MOThe pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN17FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.NTSB CEN16FA378Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN16LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA16CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Peach Orchard, MOThe helicopter pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient separation between the main rotor blade and a power line during line guard installation, which resulted in an electrical arc to the main rotor.NTSB CEN16LA355Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC3 · Post Oak, MOA partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. Contributing to the loss of engine power was rust formation in the cylinders due to inactivity.NTSB CEN16LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Monett, MOMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly rig the right main landing gear locking mechanism, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.NTSB GAA16CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, MOThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB CEN16LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Miller, MOThe mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control.NTSB GAA16CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesterfield, MOThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA16CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75 · St. James, MOThe pilot's loss of control while performing an aerobatic maneuver resulting in an inadvertent spin and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN16LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Kennett, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during the aerial application flight.NTSB GAA16CA357Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Maryville, MOThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.NTSB GAA16CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position prior to touchdown.NTSB CEN16LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Humansville, MOA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Henley, MOThe pilot’s decision to conduct extended inverted flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel flow disruption. Contributing to the accident was his decision to conduct aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which precluded him from…NTSB GAA16CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot's improper pitch control after the landing flare, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and consequent substantial left wing damage.NTSB CEN16LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Dexter, MOA collapse of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage to the landing gear system.NTSB GAA16CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Maryville, MOThe pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Lee's Summit, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB GAA16CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike.NTSB CEN16LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Galena, MOThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB DCA16LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB145 · St Louis, MOthe flight crews' failure to consider all available runways for landing to minimize the gusty crosswind component. Contributing to the accident was the captain's reduction of the engine thrust for about 1 second at low altitude immediately after the first…NTSB CEN16LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 7-235C · Macon, MOThe failure of the right main landing gear assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.