NTSB investigations, 1996, MT
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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
| 1963 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 78 |
| 1965 | 73 |
| 1966 | 87 |
| 1967 | 82 |
| 1968 | 61 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 61 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 46 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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\") = 1996
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MT' 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") = 1996 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MT' 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 SEA97LA036Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-135 · Cohagen, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the intentional flight at a low altitude and the over gross condition of the airplane.NTSB SEA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Hardin, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…NTSB SEA97LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Utica, MTThe pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43 B/F · Troy, MTfailure of the freewheeling sprag unit bearings for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA96TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B-3 · St Regis, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from electrical transmission lines. The proximity of transmission lines was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrazier Quickie 2 · Superior, MTloss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.NTSB SEA96FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Wise River, MTThe pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,…NTSB SEA96LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Bozeman, MTthe pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.NTSB SEA96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Culbertson, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty winds after the aircraft departed the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the strong and gusty…NTSB SEA96LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Belgrade, MTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: a ditch in the field where the forced landing was executed.NTSB SEA96FA170Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Libby, MTcollision with rising mountainous terrain for unknown reason(s).NTSB SEA96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lewistown, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the changing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The sudden windshift was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Opheim, MTthe pilot's failure to follow the proper short field takeoff procedure as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, his improper use of wing flaps during the takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remainin). A factor…NTSB SEA96FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Pray, MTthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid higher terrain during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the narrow…NTSB SEA96LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kalispell, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and soft/wet terrain near the edge of the runway.NTSB SEA96LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Roundup, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn-around maneuver after a swath run, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA96IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier 328 · Billings, MTpaint overspray on the elevator trim actuator push rods, which damaged the actuator quad rings during normal operation and allowed water to enter the actuators; and the resultant freezing of the actuators. Factors relating to the incident included the…NTSB SEA96LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTilbert Baby Great Lakes · Stevensville, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse wind conditions (crosswind and gusts),…NTSB SEA96LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cut Bank, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and…NTSB SEA96LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Plains, MTthe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Laurel, MTthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: an inoperative gear warning system, the dark night, and the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.NTSB SEA96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Park City, MTInadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the transmission line.NTSB SEA96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Miles City, MTFailure of airport personnel to properly remove snow from the runway or issue an appropriate notam concerning the runway condition. Factors relating to the accident were: the low light condition at dawn, and the snowbank or berm that was left on the runway.