NTSB investigations, 1995, NC
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
| 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 ATL96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.NTSB MIA96FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burlington, NCthe pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.NTSB ATL96LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Durham, NCThe aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.NTSB ATL96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet ONE · Holly Springs, NCa loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NCthe failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.NTSB MIA96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Morganton, NCThe pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent on short final.NTSB ATL96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB MIA95LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Hendersonville, NCThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform preflight weight and balance calculations resulting in the airplane exceeding the maximum gross takeoff weight limitations.NTSB ATL95LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Raeford, NCthe loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.NTSB MIA95LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.NTSB ATL95LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.NTSB ATL95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 233A · Louisburg, NCThe flight instructor's improper in-flight planning and decision, in that he failed to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the trees surrounding the airport, and failed to take into consideration the high density altitude at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL95LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Ocracoke, NCA shattered windshield which precluded maintaining level flight due to increased aerodynamic drag.NTSB MIA95IA194Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NCImproper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot.NTSB ATL95LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe attempt by the pilots to perform the unfamiliar procedure of starting the airplane's engine by hand.NTSB ATL95LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ATL95LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NCA cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL95LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayboro, NCThe pilot's inadequate procedure in that he elected to land the aircraft on unsuitable terrain with no mechanical malfunctions.NTSB ATL95LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B-8M · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in an inflight breakup. A factor was the pilot's lack of a rotorcraft or gyrocopter certification.NTSB ATL95FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB ATL95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NCthe pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB ATL95LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NCContamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. .NTSB ATL95LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's improper short field takeoff procedure which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff.NTSB ATL95LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Red Springs, NCInadequate maintenance that overlooked corrosion of the exhaust manifold, which resulted in an exhaust manifold leak, an in flight fire, and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ATL95FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchlagenhauf Lancair IV · Gastonia, NCAn in-flight fire of undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB ATL95LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bath, NCA bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB ATL95LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEccker, Donald E. Rans S-10 · Wilson, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the touchdown phase of the emergency landing to the runway. The lack of a carburetor heat system and the carburetor icing weather conditions were factors.NTSB ATL95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ATL95LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.NTSB ATL95LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Zuni · Morganton, NCThe pilot's poorly planned approach which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft because of gusty wind conditions.NTSB MIA95FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Staley, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…NTSB ATL95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Salisbury, NCThe separation of the oil line to the oil cooler which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent engine seizure.NTSB ATL95FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Franklin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was sunglare.NTSB ATL95LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist to ensure that the landing gear was extended.NTSB ATL95LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMatto KR-2A Modified · Boone, NCThe failure of the propeller retaining bolts for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the propeller from the engine. The rising, mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB ATL95LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's improper pre-flight inspection, in that he failed to visually confirm the fuel quantity prior to departure.NTSB ATL95LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Lumberton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.