NTSB investigations, 1989, NJ
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
| 1963 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 107 |
| 1965 | 112 |
| 1966 | 129 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1968 | 60 |
| 1969 | 76 |
| 1970 | 85 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1972 | 67 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 57 |
| 1976 | 51 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 10 |
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\") = 1989
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' 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") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' 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 NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB NYC90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…NTSB NYC90FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-31 · Newark, NJThermal distress of the first stage turbine blades of the nuber one engine causing a degradation of material properties which resulted in blade fractures. The reason for the thermal distress was not determined.NTSB NYC90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJPrecautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve.NTSB NYC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Morristown, NJIn-flight collision with object.NTSB BFO90LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ocean City, NJFailure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.NTSB NYC90LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Teterboro, NJLack of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system.NTSB NYC90MA009Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A Mkii · Lacey Township, NJIn-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control.NTSB NYC89LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Montague, NJImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJThe pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.NTSB NYC89DHM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWoods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJThe improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.NTSB NYC89LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Colts Neck, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rough field takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind and he sunglare in the pilot's eyes.NTSB NYC89FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Edison Twshp, NJFailure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach. Factors related to the accident were: minimum safe altitude warning (msaw) radar not enabled, and failure of the approach…NTSB NYC89LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot overshooting a landing during a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's decision to attempt the flight after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended and inadequate preflight by…NTSB NYC89IA176Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Newark, NJRupture of a flexible high pressure hydraulic line in the 'a' hydraulic system, due to chafing of the steel braid covering, which allowed the system pressure and quantity to be completely depleted.NTSB NYC89LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bricktown, NJUndetermined. The terrain was a related factor.NTSB NYC89LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.NTSB NYC89LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Erma, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a banner pickup.NTSB NYC89LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Bedminster, NJOff airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.NTSB NYC89LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Matawan, NJThe pilot's inadequate action after encountering tailwind conditions during landing.NTSB NYC89LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Rosehayn, NJThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in an uncontrolled touchdown and rollover of the helicopter.NTSB NYC89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Vineland, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of speed & distance during landing which resulted in the proper touchdown point to be exceeded. The runway conditions were contributing factors.NTSB NYC89LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJImproper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC89LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC89IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the airplanes.NTSB NYC89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJImproper decision and planning by the check pilot (f/e) which resulted in loss of proper alignment and collision with a snowbank at the edge of the runway. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight by the f/e, f/e's unsecured shoulder harness, premature…NTSB NYC89FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Toms River, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: autoplt malfunction due to improper installation by maintenance personnel and the pilot's…NTSB NYC89LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJFailure of the #6 connecting rod.NTSB NYC89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Harding Twnp, NJThe pilots attempt to conduct the flight with less than required fuel resulting in loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the helicopter while performing an autorotative landing.NTSB NYC89LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hammonton, NJA bird strike shortly after takeoff.NTSB NYC89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blairstown, NJDelays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.NTSB NYC89LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lumberton, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The presence of trees near the runway was considered to be a factor.