NTSB investigations, 1998, MS
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
| 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 ATL99LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB MIA99LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.NTSB MIA99LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing.NTSB MIA99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Meridian, MSThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear control handle during an attempted go-around, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear and subsequent on ground collision with terrain.NTSB ATL99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MSThe fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor.NTSB MIA99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pocahontas, MSThe delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing.NTSB MIA98LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Oxford, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA98LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Revolution Mini 500 · Hattiesburg, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm during a forward hover and the cyclic grip separating during the resultant bounced landing resulting in the pilot losing cyclic control and the main rotor contacting the tail boom. A factor in the accident…NTSB ATL98LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MSThe malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.NTSB MIA98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MSA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB ATL98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Newton, MSThe erosion of the compressor impeller and the unsecured fuel control unit resulted in the loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB MIA98LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Monticello, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering resulting in the main rotor blades striking the ground.NTSB MIA98LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MSThe malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.NTSB ATL98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB MIA98LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA98LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot's failure to extend the flaps for takeoff. A factor was his diverted attention to the loading of the airplane.NTSB MIA98LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Natchez, MSThe pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB MIA98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MSan in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MSa loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.NTSB MIA98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MScorrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…NTSB MIA98LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Raymond, MSthe pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.NTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.NTSB ATL98FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MSThe pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…