NTSB investigations, 2006, 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 NYC07FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC07CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.NTSB ATL07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFagan Rans S-6S · Taylorsville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled decent, collision with the ground, and a post crash fire.NTSB NYC07FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Huntersville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL07CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.NTSB ATL07CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL07FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with a low ceiling in instrument flight conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees and the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the published…NTSB ATL07FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL07LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · New Bern, NCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB ATL07CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-180-A · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.NTSB ATL07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCullough J-2 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL07CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL06LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Beaufort, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB NYC06CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NCAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ATL06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrown Floyd L Christen Eagle II · Topsail Beach, NCThe in-flight separation of the engine and propeller from the airframe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's uncontrolled impact with water.NTSB ATL06LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKirkpatrick Rans S-6 · Roseboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power.NTSB ATL06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Bunn, NCThe pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.NTSB ATL06LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair F86 · Hickory, NCThe pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…NTSB ATL06LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.NTSB ATL06CA100Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNickel Acro II · Hertford, NCThe certified flight instructor and commercial pilot receiving instruction failure to maintain a visual look out, resulting in a wire strike on final approach, and collapse of the main landing gear on touchdown.NTSB ATL06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.NTSB ATL06LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL06CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Allegro 2000 · Sanford, NCThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL06CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Shelby, NCThe student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL06CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKearn Breezy · Dover, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane contained adequate fuel for the flight resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL06CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Banner Elk, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB ATL06CA087Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B36TC · Brevard, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB ATL06LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Concord, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering, resulting in a forced landing to uneven terrain and a roll over.NTSB ATL06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 Raven II · Rocky Point, NCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a transmission wire.NTSB ATL06IA071Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Raleigh, NCThe inadequate manufacturing process, which resulted in a windshield fire and subsequent emergency landing.NTSB ATL06CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L-19 · Kenly, NCThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (tail wheel steering) which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and a ground loop.NTSB ATL06CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 0-1A · Kenansville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an ground loop, and subsequent collision with ground.NTSB ATL06CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-172S · Sanford, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Asheville, NCThe improper installation of the pilot's windshield by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in flame and smoke in the cockpit, and subsequent emergency landing.NTSB ATL06LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE Newton Newton RV-6A · Mooresville, NCThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ATL06CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Long Island, NCThe student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight…NTSB ATL06LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and subsequent impact with the runway collapsing the main landing gear.