NTSB investigations, 2000, NC
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
| 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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 MIA01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Morganton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control about the aircraft's lateral axis during landing rollout, and the resultant nose over.NTSB MIA01FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Belvidere, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane entering a descending turn and crashing into terrain.NTSB MIA01LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Ashevelle, NCthe flight encountered forecasted turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant. Factors in this accident were; the captain's inadequate briefing to the cabin crew; and the insufficient information about the known turbulence that would be…NTSB MIA01LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJ and J Tukan · Hayesville, NCThe ultralight pilot's in-flight loss of control for unknown reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA01FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Burlington, NCThe mechanics failure to comply with manufacturers instructions for correction of a illuminated main rotor gearbox oil pressure warning light resulting in the helicopter being dispatched on a ferry flight with a failed main rotor gearbox oil pump, failure of…NTSB MIA01LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArthur P. Matthews Acro Sport II · Huntersville, NCthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance/speed and failure to attain the proper touchdown point or affect a timely go-around which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway and incurring substantial damage when it ran into a streambed.NTSB ATL01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boone, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB MIA00LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NCthe right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.NTSB MIA00LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Enochville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00GA264Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1H · Waynesville, NCAn in-flight encounter with ground level fog due to the pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into instrument conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB DCA00MA079Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Greensboro, NCA phase-to-phase arc in the left heat exchanger cooling fan relay, which ignited the surrounding wire insulation and other combustible materials within the electrical power center panel. Contributing to the left heat exchanger fan relay malfunction was the…NTSB ATL00LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manteo, NCThe pilot's failure of preflight planning preparation, which resulted in the fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA00LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Washington, NCa loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch.NTSB MIA00FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-200 · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, by failing to maintain altitude, and descending from VFR conditions into IMC, which resulted in him subsequently impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were: reduced visibility due to dark night…NTSB ATL00LA070Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLeslie Briggs Glasair III · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during an emergency landing which lead to an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's failure to secure the cockpit canopy prior to takeoff.NTSB MIA00LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Washington, NCThe inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while returning for a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the loose engine cowling.NTSB MIA00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TC · Harris, NCThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB MIA00LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Beaufort, NCA loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA00LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boone, NCThe failure of the inter-cooler duct connecting the inter-cooler to the engine due to inadequate attachment of the inter-cooler to the aircraft which resulted in loss of turbocharger air overboard and loss of engine power and damage to the aircraft during a…NTSB MIA00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate with rudder control for engine torque and 'p' factor during a go-around resulting in the aircraft drifting to the left, colliding with brush, and spinning around coming to rest in the brush.NTSB ATL00LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDaniel J. Zoerb Kitfox · Spruce Pine, NCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions. A factor was the mountainous, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Davis, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA00LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincolnton, NCThe inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure…NTSB ATL00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Thomas Cloud Dancer 2 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, resulting in a roll over.NTSB MIA00LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chapel Hill, NCThe failure of the CFI to delay his landing until the approaching line of thunderstorms passed, causing the flight to encounter severely gusting wind conditions resulting in the loss of altitude control and collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA00LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDaniel A. Shapiro Searey 1DK · Morganton, NCThe inadvertent forward elevator input by the pilot-in-command while reducing throttle control resulting in the airplane nose-over.NTSB MIA00LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAsselyn CH701 · Wake Forrest, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management during a cross country flight resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. This resulted in the pilot forcing the airplane onto…NTSB MIA00LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of directional control, and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear after the airplane departed the runway.NTSB MIA00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Highlands, NCTotal loss of engine power due to the obstruction (insect larva) of the left wing aft fuel system line resulting in a forced landing to non suitable terrain.NTSB MIA00LA153Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMclarty Vans RV-4 · Apex, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA00LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bryson City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.)NTSB ATL00LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was improper planned approach.NTSB ATL00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGU2-22E · Farmington, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of traffic pattern altitude that resulted in an off-field landing and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factor was rough terrain.NTSB MIA00FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Elk Park, NCThe inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA00LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway.NTSB MIA00LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBair Helicopters Searey · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while on final approach resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.NTSB MIA00LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Beaufort, NCThe failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB ATL00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Dallas, NCThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during an emergency landing. Factors were an encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) during an out-of-ground effect hover, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his failure to follow proper…NTSB MIA00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Salisbury, NCThe flight instructors inadequate supervision of a dual student who attempted a go around using one engine which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB MIA00LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Louisburg, NCThe improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot-in-command for his failure to apply power and inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience of the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA00LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.NTSB MIA00LA065Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSlater P-51 · Hampstead, NCThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuve ring on a turn to crosswind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.