NTSB investigations, 1990, NC
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 102 |
| 1965 | 83 |
| 1966 | 81 |
| 1967 | 101 |
| 1968 | 85 |
| 1969 | 77 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 89 |
| 1973 | 118 |
| 1974 | 100 |
| 1975 | 90 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 47 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 27 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NC' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NC' 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 ATL91FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Saluda, NCThe continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor were fog, rain, and low ceiling.NTSB ATL91LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Willard, NCPilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing his airplane and his failure to raise the flaps after landing. This resulted in his inability to decelerate during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven runway condition.NTSB ATL91LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NCThe pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude.NTSB ATL91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Franklin, NCThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing. The presence of gusting crosswinds was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NCFailure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.NTSB ATL91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Williamston, NCThe student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…NTSB ATL91LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's failure to establish an approach profile which would have allowed him to make a safe landing on the runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed throughout the approach. A factor to the accident was the collision with the railroad berm.NTSB ATL91LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Greensboro, NCThe failure of the rubber/metal coupling in the landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in the inability of the pilot to lower and lock the landing gear.NTSB ATL90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stokesdale, NCThe failure of the engine driven oil pump which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. Factors were: the faa's failure to provide sufficient standards for airworthiness directive compliance, and the rough terrain.NTSB ATL90LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Albemarle, NCThe pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL90IA177Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA 227 · Morrisville, NCThe fatigue failure of the rudder trim control rod end.NTSB ATL90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grantham, NCThe pilot's improper use of the rudder to maintain directional control and his premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ATL90LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: control interference by the passenger.NTSB ATL90LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Elizabeth City, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and compensation for wind conditions and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Existing crosswinds and gusts were factors in the accident.NTSB ATL90LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL-104 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel requirements for the additional landing. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL90LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Indian Trail, NCThe failure of the pilot to have the landing gear inspected after experiencing unsafe gear indications.NTSB ATL90LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Knightdale, NCThe failure of the pilot to execute timely go around procedures. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane were factors in the accident.NTSB MIA90FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Huntersville, NCFailure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.NTSB ATL90FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Southport, NCThe entry into a flat spin which precluded recovery by the pilot. The reason for the spin becoming flat could not be determined.NTSB ATL90LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Windsor, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flare phase of the approach. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition on final caused by thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of the landing area. The pilot did not…NTSB ATL90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Concord, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not fully consider the effects of high obstructions and a poor runway surface condition.NTSB ATL90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Sanford, NCThe failure of the no.1 piston, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was, the forced landing in a soft field.NTSB ATL90FA146Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-222 · Kinston, NCFailure of the fuel pump control shaft because of improper machining by the repair facility during maintenance modification of the pump and improper procedures during overhaul of the nose landing gear.NTSB ATL90DMG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Farmville, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation when he declined to add fuel between aerial application flights. The engine quit as a result of fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Brunswick, NCEngine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unseen ditch with which the airplane collided.NTSB ATL90LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47G · Seagrove, NCFailure of a number four connecting rod bolt for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL90LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kinston, NCFlight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL90FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Newland, NCAttempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL90FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Andrews, NCFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance over high terrain. Darkness and high terrain were related factors.NTSB ATL90LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Greensboro, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL90FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Highland, NCThe pilot's attempted VFR flight in IMC. Factors in the accident are the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and poor in flight decision.NTSB ATL90LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Jacksonville, NCThe pilot's decision to land downwind and his delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ATL90FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Liberty, NCA loss of engine power due to improper repairs to, and inadequate inspection of, the induction air box. The night light condition was a contributing factor.NTSB ATL90FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGovernment Aircraft Fact N24A · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a circling maneuver for landing. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions below minimums for a circling approach, and failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures.NTSB ATL90DMG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHardy RV-4 · Kitty Hawk, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ATL90FA099Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirship Industries Airship 600 · Creswell, NCThe failure of the electronic ignition units as the Airship traversed the directional antenna beam of a high intensity radiated electromagnetic field (hirf). Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and the lack of hirf certification…NTSB ATL90LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL 80 · Wilmington, NCPilot's failure to properly adjust the throttle friction which resulted in the disconnection of the entire assembly.NTSB ATL90LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.NTSB ATL90LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll.NTSB ATL90LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rockingham, NCPilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a landing.NTSB ATL90LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Wanchese, NCThe pilot's premature, discontinued use of carburetor heat.NTSB ATL90LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's failure to use the before landing checklist which requires the application of carburetor heat. Factors were soft terrain at accident site, and condition favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB FTW90FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Burlington, NCThe double engine power loss due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by not engaging the right fuel transfer pump, and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing approach. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel…NTSB BFO90FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Arden, NCThe pilot failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from a powerline during the landing approach. A factor was the unmarked powerline.NTSB ATL90LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A 36 · Ocean Island Be, NCLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in commands failure to turn on the electric boost pump during attempted engine restart resulting in a forced landing.NTSB ATL90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA 226TC · Morrisville, NCImproper installation of the landing gear door actuator fork assembly by company maintenance personnel.NTSB ATL90DMG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWaldron Flybaby · Troy, NCPoor judgement of the non-rated pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcohol, his lack of training/qualification, his improper use of the engine controls which resulted in loss of engine power from probable carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain…NTSB ATL90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Whiteville, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed through the landing flare to avoid a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was his failure to anticipate control inputs required by increased thrust during the go around.