NTSB investigations, 1998, NV
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 | 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 LAX99LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · North Las Vegas, NVFailure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to see and avoid the stationary Cessna TR182.NTSB LAX99WA026Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-300ER · Las Vegas, NVNTSB LAX99FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yerington, NVthe failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announce their intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX99LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Pioche, NVThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.NTSB LAX99FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Nixon, NVThe noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…NTSB LAX99LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Reno, NVThe pilot's disregard for five weather briefings and his attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to verify the wind direction and speed, his selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions, and, his inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.NTSB LAX99FA003Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter.NTSB LAX98FA306Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NVThe pilot's disregard of the weather briefing information and his decision to attempt flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, which led to an encounter with icing conditions beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. The pilot's disregard for…NTSB LAX98LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBognuda Livio IV Lancair · Reno, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate visual surveillance of the taxiway in front of his aircraft to avoid the collision.NTSB LAX98LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dayton, NVLoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Factors were conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the use of automotive fuel.NTSB LAX98LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX98LA295Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Cassutt 111M2 · Reno, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude.NTSB LAX98LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Henderson, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX98IA261Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2Q8 · Las Vegas, NVThe airport personnel's failure to properly mark the ditch hazard and the taxiway boundaries surrounding it, and, the captain's failure to maintain a situational awareness of his location with respect to the taxiway layout. The dark night lighting condition…NTSB LAX98FA260Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T1 · Baker, NVthe pilot's failure to comply with a 12,500-foot altitude restriction placed on the aircraft by an FAA approved maintenance facility due to unresolved oxygen system issues. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to divulge his true physical…NTSB LAX98TA251Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Ely, NVThe failure and separation of the left main gear wheel halves due to overload as a result of excessive air pressure. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance/service of the main gear tires.NTSB LAX98LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17 · Winnemucca, NVLoss of engine power due to a missing cotter key and jam nut, the use of an improper nonapproved part by other maintenance personnel, and failure to safety the installation which subsequently lead to a throttle/carburetor linkage disconnect.NTSB LAX98LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Boulder City, NVloss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX98IA218Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAero Commander 681B · Reno, NVThe failure and separation of the first and third stage turbine disks for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-800B · Jean, NVThe disconnection of the elevator control attachment nut due to improper installation by the manufacturer, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control.NTSB LAX98LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fallon, NVThe pilot's improper use of rudder controls on a short field takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment.NTSB LAX98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light and separation of the landing gear.NTSB LAX98LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn H. Korb Jr. Kitfox III · Carson City, NVThe failure of the right landing gear shock cord because of ultraviolet deterioration in an area of abraded outer fabric, that resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent ground collision. Factors were the owner/builder's failure to…NTSB LAX98LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Henderson, NVThe pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions at or above the demonstrated capability of the aircraft, and his subsequent failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB LAX98LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · North Las Vegas, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management and his failure to select the fullest tank for landing.NTSB LAX98LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Fallon, NVThe aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. A factor was the lack of supervision of the owner/pilot's work by the A & P mechanic.NTSB LAX98LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pioche, NVThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. An additional factor in this accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight under known icing conditions.NTSB LAX98LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-242C · Reno, NVUnforecasted and sudden encounter with clear air turbulence when passengers and flight attendants were not secured in their seats.NTSB LAX98IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Reno, NVIce formation around the elevator control cables due to plugged limbers and a water drain hole.