NTSB investigations, 2006, NV
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 LAX07CA066Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A · Minden, NVThe flight's encounter with a low ceiling while on approach that necessatiated an off-airport precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. Obstructions were a factor.NTSB LAX07CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBelcher Helicycle · Boulder City, NVa loss of engine power due to a fractured fuel line.NTSB SEA07CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NVThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB LAX07LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Las Vegas, NVA loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting.NTSB LAX07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Las Vegas, NVfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.NTSB LAX07CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPippert Zenith CH-701 · Yerington, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain both directional and pitch control.NTSB LAX07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter.NTSB LAX07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarry D. Miller Midget Mustang 1 · Reno, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX06LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Minden, NVThe inadequate pre-takeoff checks by the flightcrew that failed to detect that the spoilers were deployed during the takeoff and initial climb. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB LAX06CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Spanish Springs, NVthe pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the likely quartering tail wind that may have affected the aircraft's climb gradient.NTSB LAX06FA277Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Smith, NVThe failure of the glider pilot to utilize his transponder and the high closure rate of the two aircraft, which limited each pilot's opportunity to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB LAX06LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX06CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Searchlight, NVthe pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing.NTSB LAX06LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carson City, NVFuel exhaustion which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach for landing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX06FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Reno, NVLoss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX06CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207A · Jean, NVthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX06LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NVa loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a…NTSB LAX06CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carson City, NVThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of ground service personnel to properly set the parking brake on the lead baggage cart.NTSB LAX06LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus B · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB LAX06CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportM.C. Thomas Thorpe T-18 · Reno, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX06CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210H · Wells, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC06LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ely, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind.NTSB LAX06FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Minden, NVThe divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in main rotor/tail boom contact and loss of control.NTSB LAX06RA107Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 · Las Vegas, NVNTSB OPS06IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEADS Socata A320 · Las Vegas, NVDeficient FAA procedures for separation of aircraft using converging runways, which failed to ensure that the tower controllers were able to provide adequate separation in the event of a go-around.NTSB LAX06LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroman SH-3H · Ely, NVthe loss of power in both engines due to the ingestion of ice and snow. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions to fly into areas of known and forecast moderate icing conditions in contravention to the prohibitions contained in the…