NTSB investigations, 1987, MS
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
| 1964 | 54 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 69 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1967 | 58 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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\") = 1987
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MS' 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") = 1987 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MS' 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 MIA88FA058Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 120 · Columbus, MSThe acft landed gear up while on a training flight, the crew stated that they had completed 2 hours of training when the first officer requested a single engine no flap approach demonstration. Both pilots stated that during this demonstration they neglected…NTSB MIA88LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Natchez, MSThe two acft were registered to the same person & the pilots were friends of each other. The acft departed from the same airport at about the same time & were bound for the same destination on an IFR flt plan, N24JE at 8000 ft, N492DM at 4000 ft. later both…NTSB MIA88IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Vicksburg, MSWhile on a part 135 on-demand domestic passenger flt, the acft landed gear up. The plt stated that he forgot to lower the landing gear. There was no mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB MIA88IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Gulfport, MSWhile on a part 135 scheduled domestic passenger flt during final apch, the nose landing gear failed to fully extend. The plt recycled the gear, but the gear failed to fully extend. He then attempted to lower the gear using the emergency method, again, with…NTSB MIA88FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot of the twin engine aircraft landed with vis 1/2 mile in fog and realized he had landed long. He executed a go-around and on the second landing forgot to lower the landing gear. The propellers stuck the runway and severely damaged one propeller. He…NTSB MIA88LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Madison, MSThe plt stated that during the landing roll the acft began to veer off towards the left side of the rwy. Full rt rudder would not correct this. The acft then left the rwy, ground looped, & as a result the rt main gear collapsed & the tailwheel separated from…NTSB MIA88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Bay St. Louis, MSAccording to the plt, the acft was being taxied to takeoff when it struck a drainage ditch at approximately 65 mph, collapsing the landing gear, damaging both wings, both engines, props & the fuselage structure. After this accident the acft was seized by U.S.…NTSB MIA88LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Union Church, MSAt an altitude of aprx 75 feet during an agricultural turn, the plt reported that the engine lost power. While executing a forced landing, the rotor blades contacted trees, after which, during the descent, the right skid collided with a stump & the helicopter…NTSB MIA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Church Hill, MSWhile in cruise flight at 1,000 ft, the eng lost power. The plt performed a forced landing in a soft field and during the landing roll, the acft hit a dirt bank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed that…NTSB MIA87LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Leland, MSWhile in cruise flight en route to a field for aerial application the engine lost power when the number one cylinder cracked between the spark plug holes. While maneuvering to land at a sod airstrip altitude could not be maintained and the left spray boom…NTSB MIA87LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Pope, MSThe plt stated that after he made a swath run he was turning back for another run when the eng coughed & quit. He then landed in a field & on rollout he was closing in on some trees so he applied the brakes & the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted. Post…NTSB MIA87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Greenwood, MSShortly after takeoff from a 1,800 ft grass strip on a 93 degree f day, the acft, loaded with 1,500 pounds of chemical, began to settle. It then touched down in a field, nosed over & came to rest inverted. The plt stated there was no eng failure or…NTSB MIA87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MSWhile spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…NTSB MIA87LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Rolling Fork, MSDuring the swath run, the plt stated that the eng 'barked' once or twice just prior to impact with the trees. The acft hit the trees, rolled inverted & burst into flames. He stated that the seat belt & shoulder harness saved his life. The plt stated that he…NTSB MIA87LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1121 · Jackson, MSDuring the ground run at 80 KTS the cabin door unsafe light illuminated. The takeoff was aborted with heavy braking & deployment of the thrust reversers. The door was then opened & reclosed which extinguished the light, & a second takeoff was attempted. Aprx…NTSB MIA87FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Ellisville, MSBfr the flt, the arpt owner adzd the plt not to fly, since he (the plt) appeared to be intoxicated. The plt 'said ok & left,' but returned aprx 1 hr later. A witness rprtd the plt atmtd to takeoff with full flaps. Drg the takeoff roll, theacft drifted off the…NTSB MIA87LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Senatobia, MSThe plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or…NTSB MIA87LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Ruleville, MSWhile maneuvering the acft for a swath run after takeoff the plt stated that it was slow to climb. He then lowered the nose to increase airspeed, & realizing that the acft would not clear trees located ahead of the flt, elected to land in a field. Upon…NTSB MIA87LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vaiden, MSThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground run the acft travelled over a small rise on the rwy & became airborne prematurely. The acft then collided with trees while the plt was trying to maneuver it to avoid a populated area. The acft then collided with…NTSB MIA87FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Dundee, MSWhile spraying a rice field, the acft was flying across svrl small dirt banks that had been furrowed for water ctl. Drg a swath run, it struck 3 furrowed banks that were close together, flipped over as it crashed, then burned. Witnessesrprtd the eng was…NTSB MIA87FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Hollandale, MSWitnesses stated that the acft circled a pond & dived once, then on a 2nd circling attempt, it made a short steep turn & went into a twisting dive into the pond. The passenger stated that they were flying at appx 100 to 150 ft above some fish ponds when the…NTSB MIA87LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Rolling Fork, MSWhile landing downwind, at an alt of aprx 20 feet, the helicopter began to settle with power. The pilot then attempted to stop the descent, however, because of insufficient alt & airspeed, was unable. The helicopter then landed hard, rolled over, after which,…NTSB MIA87LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Dundee, MSThe plt stated that when reversing direction after an aerial application maneuver the eng quit. He then landed the acft in a creek due to insufficient altitude to clear trees that were in the flight path. Upon touchdown the acft nosed over and came to rest…NTSB MIA87IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Oxford, MSThe pilot executed a precautionary landing after hearing a loud bang and experiencing a loss of the number 1 engine. Post accident examination revealed that the power turbine wheel blades had failed, and the wheel parts logjammed and penetrated the engine…NTSB MIA87LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCremer VP-1 · Tupelo, MSAcft lost engine power on short final approach. Acft stalled and touched down hard short of the runway. The acft then collided with the raised edge of the runway collapsing the main gear and then nosing over. The pilot attributed the loss of engine power to a…NTSB MIA87LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pickens, MSThe plt reported that during cruise flt the eng RPM began to drop. He then applied carb heat, however, the eng then quit. A forced landing was made in a pasture. During the landing roll, the acft collided with barbed wire and a fence post. Post crash…NTSB MIA87LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150M · Jackson, MSThe plt stated that he failed to remove the control column gust lock prior to take off. Immediately after rotation, the acft began to porpoise, descended uncontrolled, & landed hard collapsing the landing gear. He further stated that this accident could have…NTSB MIA87LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot stated that while flying at a low altitude over a dried up lake bed the aircraft collided with an unmarked telephone wire. A landing was made in a field where damaged was inspected. The pilot then elected to takeoff and return to the departure…NTSB MIA87LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oxford, MSDuring final apch the eng quit. The plt then attempted to land the acft on a road, during which, it collided with trees. Inspection of the acft revealed that the adjusting screw on the eng driven fuel pump backed out aprx 8 turns. Bench test of the pump…NTSB MIA87LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenny Deward B-8M · Escatawpa, MSWhile practicing power off landings downwind the flight encountered a gust at which time the pilot lost control. The aircraft descended rapidly striking the ground and then cartwheeling.NTSB MIA87LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Meridian, MSThe pilot did not assure the fuel level in the aircraft fuel tanks prior to departure. During the flight the pilot canceled a planned fuel stop and continued to his destination. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion 2 1/2 miles short of the destination and…NTSB MIA87FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Oxford, MSThe acft struck an embankment about 5 feet below the crest & just short of the rwy while attempting to land at dusk & in reduced lighting conditions. The acft exploded & bounced out of the impact crater & came to rest about on the extended rwy centerline. An…NTSB MIA87LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Pelahatchie, MSThe plt stated that he was practicing emerg power-off landings, when, on final apch, realized he wouldn't clear the trees located west of the rwy. He then cleared them by adding power thought the acft then descended in a flare attitude until contact with the…NTSB MIA87LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Tchula, MSThe plt stated that while attempting to land at a crop dusting strip he inadvertently landed off to the side of the runway in a plowed field, flipped over and came to rest inverted.