NTSB investigations, 2000, NV
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 LAX01LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn D. Lueck Avid Amphibian · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the landing gear axle for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the second pilot and delay taking control of the aircraft and implementing remedial action. A factor in the accident was the second pilot's interference with the pilot-in-command's operation of the collective…NTSB LAX01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-BA · Henderson, NVThe pilot misjudged his practice approach into a remote pinnacle landing site, dragging a skid across a rock resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesserschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105CBS-5 · Parumph, NVThe pilot's failure to verify the presence of wires near the remote landing site during the high reconnaissance, and his misjudgement of the clearance from the ground during the attempted hovering turn to avoid the wire obstacle. Factors were the dark night…NTSB LAX01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Carson City, NVFuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.NTSB LAX01LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Dayton Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach resulting in an undershoot of the runway. Factors were the lack of runway lights and night lighting condition.NTSB LAX01FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Henderson, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb. The loss of power was probably due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply…NTSB LAX00LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions. Factors were the variable and gusty crosswinds.NTSB LAX00LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NVFailure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.NTSB LAX00LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Minden, NVthe failure of the pilot to follow the pilot operating handbook procedures and to refuel the airplane.NTSB LAX00LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain.NTSB LAX00FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.NTSB LAX00LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fallon, NVA hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.NTSB LAX00LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Reno, NVThe fatigue failure and separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB LAX00GA297Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 412 · Cold Springs, NVfailure of the compressor turbine disc due to cyclic fatigue brought about by repeated operation near or above the engines' temperature/power limits by company personnel over an extended period of time. Factors in the accident were: 1) the high density…NTSB LAX00LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickenson Avid Magnum · Ely, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX00GA286Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Montello, NVThe loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Jackpot, NVThe pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during initial climb and collided with terrain. A related factor was the dark night.NTSB LAX00LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Wind shear on landing approach was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX00LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Boulder City, NVThe fatigue fracture and separation of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector line due to the company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. A factor in the accident was the company's decision to operate the aircraft in…NTSB LAX00LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteel/Vans RV6 · Winnemucca, NVA loss of power due to overheating resulting from the failure of the engine build-up facility to install a vernatherm.NTSB LAX00LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX00TA263Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 337G · Battle Mountain, NVFailure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing gear.NTSB LAX00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Minden, NVfailure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation.NTSB LAX00LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKashan Michael Berkut 540 · Jackpot, NVthe pilot's loss of control on landing after encountering a dust devil/whirlwind.NTSB LAX00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm.NTSB LAX00LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtis-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Reno, NVThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique and failure to maintain directional control in a quartering tailwind condition.NTSB LAX00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the mechanic to refasten the cowling door prior to returning the aircraft to service.NTSB LAX00LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky HH-3F · Wellington, NVthe pilot's encounter with a wind shear while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a high descent rate and inadvertent entry into a power settling condition.NTSB LAX00LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Carson City, NVa loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX00TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVLoss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.NTSB LAX00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.NTSB LAX00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Boulder City, NVThe fracture and separation of the oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a loss of oil and an oil starvation failure of the engine.NTSB LAX00LA201Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIssoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Minden, NVThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt to make it back to the runway for landing after experiencing a loss of lift and not maintaining a proper descent rate.NTSB LAX00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Arthur Fox Long EZ · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a touchdown off the runway surface in soft sand. A factor in the accident was an earlier improper repair, which weakened the landing gear…NTSB LAX00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · N. Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls.NTSB LAX00FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition.NTSB LAX00FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Austin, NVThe pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…NTSB LAX00GA158Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportGrumman US-2C · Reno, NVthe flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff.NTSB LAX00LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStuart RAF 2000 GTX SE · Overton, NVFailure of the pilot to obtain/maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inexperience in rotorcraft.NTSB LAX00LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Incline Village, NVThe pilot's inadvertent landing on water with the wheels of the amphibious float plane extended.NTSB LAX00LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres · Elko, NVthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB LAX00LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIzatt Mitchell U2 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB LAX00LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Boulder City, NVThe dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the directional control and proper alignment not maintained by the dual…NTSB LAX00LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2G7 · Las Vegas, NVEncounter with Clear Air Turbulence. Poor communication between the captain and flight attendants as to the urgency for the flight attendants to take their seats was a contributing factor.