NTSB investigations, 1992, NV
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 | 13 |
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\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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 LAX93LA047Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Wellington, NVThe pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.NTSB LAX93LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NVThe pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.NTSB LAX93LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Reno, NVThe pilot's poorly planned approach, inadequate compensation for the existing winds, and failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total expereince and inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX93FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50A · Ely, NV1) The pilots decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included mountain obscurement and severe mixed icing, and, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to a probable aerodynamic stall induced by severe…NTSB LAX93FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.NTSB LAX93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Reno, NVThe student pilot's improper remedial action and improper use of the rudder. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's improper flare and lack of total experience.NTSB LAX92LA409Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Minden, NVPilot's and mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the pilot's poor inflight decision by not returning to the departure airport after experiencing the initial engine loss of power on takeoff. Contributing to this accident was fuel starvation due…NTSB LAX92LA395Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbrams/Nuding Quickie Q2 · Minden, NVFuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the forced landing attempt.NTSB LAX92LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Reno, NVThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind condition and the soft, rough nature of the terrain.NTSB LAX92LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205A · Gerlach, NVThe pilot misjudged the landing flare and failed to properly recover from the bounced landing.NTSB LAX92LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Jackpot, NVThe pilot allowing himself to become distracted while searching for a landing light switch during a critical phase of flight and the resultant failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night light conditions and the…NTSB LAX92FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Incline Village, NVWas the pilot's in flight loss of airplane control due to physical incapacitation.NTSB LAX92LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Las Vegas, NVThe loss of directional control due to the students excessive use of the rudder controls, and, the instructors inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX92LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapuis Spezio Sport · Wells, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the variable and gusty nature of the wind conditions at the airport.NTSB LAX92LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Lovelock, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the presence of dust devils in the vicinity of the airport.NTSB LAX92LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the maintenance personnel to safety the engine oil drain plug and the poor engine overhaul. Factors relating to this accident are: oil starvation; the failure of the connecting rods; the incorrect connecting rod bolts; and the connecting rod…NTSB LAX92LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over the terrain, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX92T#A11Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMaule MX7-420 · Reno, NVNTSB LAX92LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Tonopah, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately identify and compensate for the existing tailwind conditions, and, his failure to initiate a go around when he became aware of being high with a fast ground speed.NTSB LAX92LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Donnell Lancair 235 · Winnemucca, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB LAX92FA247Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NVThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.NTSB LAX92LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's encounter with a sudden and strong tail wind component during a critical phase of flight which was beyond the capability of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the confined nature of the helipad with high obstacles and power lines.NTSB LAX92LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuestair Venture · Ely, NVThe inadequate installation of the engine oil temperature/pressure transducer by the pilot/owner that resulted in a fatigue failure of the transducer mounting fitting in the engine oil system. The soft landing surface and the mountainous terrain in which the…NTSB LAX92FA188Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Reno, NVThe pilot's poorly planned approach to compensate for the existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB LAX92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's poor preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to this accident were fuel exhaustion, and the unsuitable terrain, and lack of understanding of the airplane's fuel system.NTSB LAX92LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Austin, NVThe pilot's loss of control due to the failure of his control wheel during an attempted go around.NTSB LAX92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Glenbrook, NVFailure of the pilot-in-command to follow the helicopter's performance data while translating out of translational lift to and out of ground effect.NTSB LAX92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Carson City, NVThe pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush.NTSB LAX92LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Austin, NVThe pilot's delay in reversing direction, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was weather…NTSB LAX92LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to assure that there was an adequate supply of fuel in the airplane to complete the flight due to alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a total loss of power of both engines.NTSB LAX92LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Boulder, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff portion of a touch an go landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the student's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB LAX92FA090Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing and to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions prior to flight, and 2)…