NTSB investigations, 1999, 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\") = 1999
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") = 1999 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 LAX00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Hara Bob Bakeng Duce · Carson City, NVThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach to landing, which led to an undershoot and subsequent collision with obstacles.NTSB LAX00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner II · Minden, NVthe result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control.NTSB LAX00LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuhnau BD-5B · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's failure to secure an electrical wire terminal in the propeller pitch control circuit following a maintenance adjustment, which resulted in the propeller malfunctioning and going to a flat pitch. The flat pitch of the propeller produced a high drag…NTSB LAX00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Jean, NVThe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better…NTSB LAX00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMintz Vari EZE · Jean, NVThe failure of the engine cylinder head due to detonation and subsequent over temperature for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Enterprise, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.NTSB LAX00LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Elko, NVthe flight engineer's decision to climb a step ladder that put him in close proximity to the still turning main rotor blades. The gusting wind was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX00FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain separation from terrain while operating under visual flight rules. Contributing factors were the improper issuance of a suggested heading by air traffic control personnel, inadequate flight progress monitoring…NTSB LAX00LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX00LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsmari Canard C3A · Henderson, NVA partial loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons. A contributing factor was the rough nature of the terrain used for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNo American/Rogers B L P-51R · Reno, NVThe onset of a flutter event and the resultant separation of the rudder and empennage from the aircraft. The precipitating cause for the flutter could not be determined.NTSB LAX99LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-231 · Beatty, NVthe failure of the injured passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as directed by the captain.NTSB LAX99LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NVthe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB LAX99LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Boulder City, NVthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX99LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper procedure in that he failed to follow the flight manual, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX99LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's use of an excessive approach reference airspeed, his misjudged landing flare, and subsequent hard landing/porpoise. A contributing factor was the airplane's excessive approach airspeed.NTSB LAX99FA275Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's steep turn at low altitude that resulted in an accelerated stall while in the landing configuration, leading to a loss of control and subsequent ground impact.NTSB LAX99TA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude margin while engaged in fire fighting operations.NTSB LAX99FA272Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BH 125-600A · Las Vegas, NVthe complete failure of all hydraulic systems due to the effects of a main gear tire disintegration on takeoff. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the wheel wells, which did not comply with applicable certification regulations, and the…NTSB LAX99FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Boulder City, NVThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and altitude margin while conducting low altitude maneuvers in an area of strong gusty winds and terrain-induced turbulence likely to contain wind…NTSB LAX99MA251Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Nimbus 4DM · Minden, NVThe pilot's excessive use of the elevator control during recovery from an inadvertently entered spin and/or spiral dive during which the glider exceeded the maximum permissible speed, which resulted in the overload failure of the wings at loadings beyond the…NTSB LAX99LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX99LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe E · Winnemucca, NVAn improperly installed and maintained float needle in the carburetor, which would not seat sufficiently to stop fuel flow and caused the engine to run excessively rich, resulting in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB LAX99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.NTSB LAX99LA215Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Minden, NVThe flight control stabilator becoming disconnected during the initial ground tow. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and communications with the pilot not possible.NTSB LAX99LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Reno, NVFuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inattentive monitoring and management of the fuel system.NTSB LAX99LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.NTSB LAX99LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's premature rotation during the aborted landing and his failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in adverse wind conditions beyond the…NTSB LAX99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Reno, NVThe flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot trainee and his failure to make timely control inputs in order to maintain aircraft control.NTSB LAX99LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Yerington, NVThe partial loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to properly lean the engine for the high density altitude takeoff.NTSB LAX99LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.NTSB LAX99LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to ensure that all loose items inside the cockpit were secure before attempting aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB LAX99FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMbb B0-105CBS-4 · Indian Springs, NVthe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in deteriorating IFR conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control.NTSB LAX99LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the crosswind landing.NTSB LAX99TA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Battle Mountain, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the dust devil encountered by the airplane.NTSB LAX99LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Boulder City, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to properly position the floatplane landing gear for a water landing and failure to verify the landing gear position resulting in an inadvertent wheels down landing on water.NTSB LAX99LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Henderson, NVa loss of power in one engine due to the student pilot inadvertently selecting the off position on one fuel selector valve while accomplishing the prelanding checklist. The instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB LAX99LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-232 · Las Vegas, NVThe injured passenger's failure to follow the instructions of the cabin attendants.NTSB LAX99TA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369D · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare maneuver during a practice autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX99LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Jean, NVFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the contamination in the engine driven fuel pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system…NTSB LAX99LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbraham J G II/Erickson K ONE Design · No Las Vegas, NVThe separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder horn due to the improper installation of a nicopress fitting that secured the cable to the control horn.NTSB LAX99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a rejected takeoff. A factor in the accident was the undetermined pitch control/trim system problem, which led to the pilot's rejected takeoff decision and may have distracted him during attempts…