NTSB investigations, 1989, NV
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 71 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 79 |
| 1967 | 77 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1973 | 46 |
| 1974 | 72 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 55 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 SEA90FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCrawford-Gordon Thorp T-18 · Austin, NVAn improper major alteration performed by the pilot. As a result of this modification, the propeller failed in flight.NTSB SEA90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot did not attain proper alignment with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the ditch and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB SEA90LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot of the raven RX7, N5710Y, failed to maintain adequate control to avoid a collision with the firefly 7, N4070W, and both pilots did not maintain adequate clearance from each other during the practice maneuver.NTSB SEA90LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Reno, NVThe inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions.NTSB DEN90T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMBB BO-105S · Mercury, NVNTSB DEN90FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Nixon, NVContinued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the…NTSB SEA90LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach, and failed to attain the proper touchdown point or flare the aircraft during the landing. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB SEA89LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Special JM-2 · Reno, NVStructural failure when design stress limits were exceeded after encountering hazardous meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 11 · Reno, NVThe right main landing gear did not fully extend for an undetermined reason. Factors that contributed to the accident were: an engine power loss for unknown reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB SEA89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors.NTSB DEN89FA197Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Carson City, NVA failure of the gas generator turbine. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the residential area in which the pilot was forced to land.NTSB SEA89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Ely, NVImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed to remain airborne after lift-off, and an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attempt to fly the aircraft with excessive…NTSB SEA89LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20BL · Minden, NVMisunderstood emergency procedures, the glider pilot released from the tow which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot's preflight of the glider and radio communications were inadequate before and during the flight.NTSB SEA89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Boulder City, NVPilot displayed poor inflight planning while maneuvering. The pilot did not identify the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. The pilot's corrective action was inadequate and as result, the helicopter collided with the terrain.NTSB SEA89LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Yerington, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing go-around in high density altitude conditions.NTSB SEA89LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe student pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind condition and the student's lack of total flying experience.NTSB SEA89LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2A · Dyer, NVThe pilots poor planning in attempting a hover in undesirable conditions which resulting in the inability to maintain rotor rom. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain and high density alt.NTSB SEA89LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Battle Mountain, NVThe loss of engine power in flight due to a broken number two rocker arm. Contributing to the accident was the vehicle on the road which resulted in the pilot flaring prematurely.NTSB SEA89LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Las Vegas, NVThe loss of directional control as a result of gusting wind conditions.NTSB SEA89LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Gerlach, NVThe pilot displayed poor judgement by selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. As a result, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll on the soft terrain.NTSB SEA89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Minden, NVThe inadequate maintenance which caused a crack in the fuel pressure line leading into the carburetor.NTSB SEA89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Boulder City, NVPoor judgement of the pilot by flying, while impaired from consumption of alcohol, and his delay in initiating a go-around when the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway. Related factors were: light conditions at dusk, unfavorable winds, and failure of…NTSB SEA89LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStits SA-3A · Jackpot, NVInadequate wind compensation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were gusty grosswinds.NTSB SEA89LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Ely, NVThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were snow, obscuration and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Battle Mountain, NVInadequate compensation for wind condition by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts encountered during landing flare.NTSB SEA89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gerlach, NVA delay by the pilot in aborting the landing and his failure to assure sufficient airspeed for the go-around (aborted landing). A factor related to the accident was: the unsuitable landing area that was selected by the pilot.NTSB SEA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an unsuitable area for practice landings and the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a tail rotor strike and loss of antitorque control.NTSB SEA89GA064Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Hawthorne, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and proper flying attitude resulting in a stall mush. Contributing to the accident were the density altitude and the variable winds.NTSB SEA89LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206-G · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land the amphibious aircraft in strong crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA89FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Incline Village, NVThe pilot's improper use of the fuel system when troubleshooting surging fuel pressure. A contributing factor was snow conditions which impaired the pilot's ability to make a proper forced landing.NTSB SEA89LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing profile. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right turbocharger and the pilot's improper handling of the landing gear system.NTSB SEA89LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 112TCA · Reno, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane and the cfi's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB SEA89FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Minden, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain and mountain wave conditions.NTSB SEA89FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Carson City, NVLoss of power on the left engine due to a foreign object which obstructed the fuel flow, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above VMC during his attempted return to the airfield. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight time by the…NTSB SEA89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Carson City, NVSeparation of the throttle cable due to wear as power was applied for a landing go-around. Contributing to the accident was rough terrain at the touchdown point of the forced landing.