NTSB investigations, 1984, NE
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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 58 |
| 1965 | 67 |
| 1966 | 72 |
| 1967 | 89 |
| 1968 | 80 |
| 1969 | 88 |
| 1970 | 74 |
| 1971 | 93 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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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\") = 1984
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NE' 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") = 1984 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NE' 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 MKC85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Norfolk, NEThe plt confirmed an alternator failure a short time after departing fairmont, cancelled his IFR clearance and continued to Norfolk for landing. Upon reaching his destination the plt was unable to extend the landing gear due to the electrical failure and no…NTSB MKC85FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Cozad, NEThe acft collided with a electrical transmission line while on a business flt. Investigation revaled IMC existed at the time of the accident, the plt did not file a flt plan, there was no evidence of a wx briefing and there were no known communications with…NTSB MKC85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAspen Quickie 2 · Grand Island, NEThe plt stated that he was practicing landings & had less than three hours total time in the Q2. He said he flared high & bounced three times. During the third bounce the front wing, to which the main landing gear is attached, broke & the acft ran off the…NTSB MKC85LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · North Platte, NEThe plt stated that he had been using fuel from the rt wing fuel tank to compensate for a lateral imbalance during the flt. The fuel selector was on the rt tank when the eng failed. The plt said he switched tanks after the eng failed but was unable to restart…NTSB MKC84LU008Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX · North Platte, NEThe ultralight operator said he turned off the selector valve after a previous landing. During a later takeoff, he failed to use a checklist and did not reset the selector. The engine quit at about 30 ft AGL. Ground witnesses heard theengine sputter and…NTSB MKC84LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 58 · Bridgeport, NEPlt initiated take-off from rough, 2800 ft sod strip in light wind conditions and known high density alt situation. Slight back yoke pressure was being used during takeoff roll to moderate effect of rough surface on nose gear. Additional back pressure was…NTSB MKC84LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Beatrice, NEDuring the flare an uncontrolled rate of descent developed resulting in a touchdown short of the rwy threshold. The mainldg gear struck the 5 inch exposed rwy lip. Density alt was aprx 4,200 ft.NTSB MKC84LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250T · Hyannis, NEThe plt had made previous arrangements to have the passenger that was to be picked up use the headlights on his car to indicate the direction of landing. Upon arrival the plt saw the headlights on the south end of the rwy pointing north. The plt subsequently…NTSB MKC84LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Arapahoe, NEWhile on a swath run to apply insecticide, the acft collided with electrical transmission lines that were crossing the field. After the initial impact, the acft angled to the left & hit another transmission line, then impacted the ground.NTSB MKC84FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 36-375 · Bertrand, NEN3930E and N3968E had departed as a flight of two for aerial application. There was no record of preflight briefing or coordination planning. At completion of operations on the object field, N3930E advised N3968E by radio that he was making a final cleanup…NTSB MKC84LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kearney, NEAcft nosed over in a corn fld during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. No fuel was found on board the acft. Plt made one stop en route for fuel but was unable to obtain any services as the arpt was unattended.NTSB MKC84LU006Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRotec Rally 3 · Grand Island, NEBefore the flt, the instructor saw a thunderstorm approximatetly 20 mi north of the field, moving slowly to the south-southeast. He & the student elected to make a short flt. After taking off, they made a practice forced landing in an open field about 1 mi…NTSB MKC84LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Chadron, NEPlt stated that while manuvering to avoid transmission wires on a small incline, his rolling pull-up was excessive, causing airspeed decay and a stall/mush. The empennage failed to clear the power lines during the mush. Acft then collided with terrain.NTSB MKC84FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle DW1 · Kimball, NEThe acft collided with a microwave tower 158 ft AGL while the plt was making a smoke trail to test the wind. As the plt was seen to look back along his smoke path, the acft collided with the tower. The cables supporting the twr & the twr destroyed the acft…NTSB MKC84LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Brule, NEAccording to the pilot, during the swath run the left wing dropped and the acft flew into the corn field. Density altitude was aprx 5,200 ft.NTSB MKC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Farnam, NEWhile the plt was returning to the arpt from an aerial application mission, the eng lost power & he elected to land on a road. During the landing, the acft struck a bridge & was substantially damaged. Investigation did not reveal cause of power loss.NTSB MKC84FU004Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAmer. Aerolight Eagle 2 PLC · Millard, NEThe plt reported that after exchanging the canard elevator & readjusting the spoiler control teleflex cable rod end at the spoiler bellcrank, he took off on a test flt. After about 5 min of flt, the right spoiler failed to retract after it was used during a…NTSB MKC84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Beaver City, NEThe acft was landed on an uncontrolled arpt toward the nnw, & after touchdown, it did not slow down adequetely. According to the plt, he elected to ground loop the acft rather than to continue off the end of the rwy. During the attempted ground loop, the acft…NTSB MKC84IA184Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA227-AC · Grand Island, NEThe capt started the rt eng at the gate & the lt eng while taxiing for takeoff. At this time the f/o was briefing the passengers on takeoff & en route procedures. The f/o then initiated the takeoff roll & the acft proceeded to the lt, striking a rwy light.…NTSB MKC84LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Nebraska City, NEUnable to start the engine with the electrical starter the pilot elected to pull the propeller through by hand. With the magneto switch 'off' and a 2X6 inch board in front of one main landing gear tire the engine started when the propeller was rotated. The…NTSB MKC84FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Broken Bow, NEWhile on an IFR flt at 6000 ft, the plt requested, and was granted a deviation around wx. Later, N335W informed denver ARTCC that they were going to get into some moderate turbulence for a little bit but that it looked like the light at the end of the tunnel.…NTSB MKC84LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fremont, NEThe pilot selected a downwind rwy for landing. Touchdown was nose gear first, followed by a porpoise and a go-around. On the second approach to the same runway, touchdown was again nose first and the aircraft porpoised twice before landing was completed. The…NTSB MKC84FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Norfolk, NEThree witnesses stated the acft entered a steep climb after lift-off and continued climbing to an alt of aprx 250 to 350 ft AGL, stalled and spun to the rwy. The acft impacted the rwy 1100 ft from the apch end in a nose low and left wing low attitude.NTSB MKC84LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Campbell, NEDuring a forced landing in a milo field, the spray bar caught in the crop, causing the acft to pitch nose down before coming to a stop, damaging the wings and propeller.NTSB MKC84FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kearney, NEDuring return to arpt from a local flight, the plt diverted to observe property of a personal friend, located along a river bank. The plt was making a right turn about 200 ft AGL at 40 to 50 KTS airspeed when vibration was felt in the anti-torque pedals & the…NTSB MKC84LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Louisville, NEAccording to the plt, the helicopter was involved in a ground search with a non-trained pax in the right seat. With the pax flying the acft in a hover the right skid contacted the muddy terrain causing the acft to roll over.NTSB MKC84LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Silver Creek, NEThe plt stated he was making an end pass while spraying a pasture & collided with a hilltop on the opposite side of a draw. This occurred while the sun was obstructing his vision.NTSB MKC84LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · North Platte, NEWhile in cruise flt the plt noticed a loss of electrical power. A diversion was made to North Platte, NE, where the plt hoped to have the electrical problem fixed. Numerous attempts were made to lower the landing gear but to no avail and a gear up landing…NTSB MKC84LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Imperial, NEWhile en route, the plt tried to circumnavigate an area of bad wx. He was in & out of rain & finally decided to reverse course. He said he inadvertently flew into a thunderstorm & lost control of the acft due to turbulence. The acft entered a steep dive, &…NTSB MKC84FU003Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAmerican Aerolights Eagle XL · Millard, NEThe plt of the ultralight vehicle was flying as #2 in a flt of 2. The plt of the lead acft stated that they observed rain showers south of Millard & elected to return to the arpt ahead of the precipitation. After arriving, they landed on a 40 ft wide taxiway…NTSB MKC84LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Holdrege, NEThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt. His 1st en route stop was at Holdrege, NE. He aborted his 1st attempt to land & made a 2nd apch. In the meantime, the plt of another acft landed & experenced turbulent winds. When the student landed (after the 2nd…NTSB MKC84LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Panama, NEShortly after takeoff, the eng lost power & decelerated to idle RPM. The plt attempted to restore power while making a 180 deg turn back to the arpt. During the landing, the acft struck the ground, nose 1st, collapsing the gear. The acft came to rest after…NTSB MKC84LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lincoln, NEDuring landing roll on the runway with crosswind conditions and restricted visibility due to ice on the windshield the acft slid left on the ice and collided with a snow bank, damaging the propeller and the right wing tip.NTSB MKC84LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · North Platte, NEThe acft had just departed North Platte airport and retracted the landing gear. The acft door then opened, the pilot elected to land back on the runway and failed to remember to lower the landing gear.NTSB MKC84LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Minden, NEThe plt had returned from dropping skydivers & was landing on rwy 29 at sunset. He reported that during the flare to land, he was temporarily blinded by the sun. The acft landed hard & bounced back into the air. It then settled, veered off the rwy, hit piles…NTSB MKC84FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTeratorn Acft Tierra II · Lexington, NEThe plt had flown from callaway to Lexington, NE, earlier in the day. After a short visit, he departed on a return flt. A search was initiated when the acft did not return. About 5 hrs after the estimated time of the accident, the acft was found where it had…NTSB MKC84LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broken Bow, NEA gust of wind overturned the acft during taxi from landing. The wind was from 330 degrees at 24 KTS gusting to 34 KTS.NTSB MKC84FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Oconto, NEAfter attending a business conference at muncie, IN, the plt received a wx briefing & took off at 2026 CST on a flt to des moines, IA, where he refueled. In a phone call to his wife at their home in north platte, NE, he indicated the wx was such that he would…NTSB MKC84LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5B · Papillion, NEThe plt overran during an attempted takeoff on the water covered rwy. The acft failed to attain the proper airspeed for lift off. During the overrun the nose gear sheared off. The plt said the standing water on the turf rwy prevented proper acceleration.NTSB MKC84LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Battle Creek, NEThe acft as taxiing on a hard packed snow covered field when the right main landing gear collapsed. Visual inspection did not show any signs of fatigue. Slight bending and overload separtion of the shock strut tubing was evident.