NTSB investigations, 1998, NY
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
| 1962 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 162 |
| 1965 | 197 |
| 1966 | 215 |
| 1967 | 226 |
| 1968 | 181 |
| 1969 | 172 |
| 1970 | 170 |
| 1971 | 164 |
| 1972 | 161 |
| 1973 | 124 |
| 1974 | 167 |
| 1975 | 121 |
| 1976 | 146 |
| 1977 | 152 |
| 1978 | 131 |
| 1979 | 119 |
| 1980 | 101 |
| 1981 | 100 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1984 | 76 |
| 1985 | 84 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 70 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 64 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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\" = 'NY' 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" = 'NY' 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 NYC99IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · New York, NYThe Cessna pilot's incorrect visual identification of the Boeing 737's altitude, and decision to take evasive action that was not required, which resulted in the two airplanes coming within 500 feet horizontally, and 0 feet vertically of one another.NTSB NYC99LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Jamaica, NYThe first officer misjudged the clearance between the right wing and the crane. Factors included the subcontractor's unauthorized placement of the crane in the taxiway safety area and insufficient oversight of the subcontractor's operations.NTSB NYC99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Kitfox IV · Gasport, NYA collision with a deer while landing.NTSB NYC99LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHorner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering.NTSB NYC99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Oneonta, NYThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103-TWINA · Saratoga Spring, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing.NTSB NYC99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around.NTSB IAD99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB IAD99LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the improperly timed magneto and an engine driven fuel pump leak.NTSB NYC98LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-8-102 · Islip, NYClear air turbulence.NTSB NYC98FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Lagrangeville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD98FA106Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Centerville, NYThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to use weather detection equipment and use of airspeeds in excess of limitations.NTSB IAD98LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Schroon Lake, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and trees.NTSB NYC98LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Skaneateles, NYThe pilot's failure maintain directional control and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were trees.NTSB DCA98MA084Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Jamaica, NYThe failure of the right main landing gear caused by fatigue cracking and stress corrosion cracking of the trunnion bearing support fitting.NTSB NYC98LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKite Kitfox IV 1200 · Granby, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC98LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly AX-9 · Brookhaven, NYThe failure of the passenger to comply with the pilot briefing, and properly brace herself for landing.NTSB IAD98LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Williamson, NYDirectional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane.NTSB NYC98LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Point Of Woods, NYImproper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an incorrect venturi and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD98LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiehl Team HI-MAX-1700R · Jamestown, NYthe pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB NYC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gansevoort, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway.NTSB NYC98LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Chateaugay, NYBinding in the control yoke for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC98LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoss RV6A · Hunter, NYthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty/variable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC98LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFithian Falcon XP · Mahopac, NYThe failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct flight over terrain unsuitable for the completion of a forced landing.NTSB NYC98LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oneonta, NYThe separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable.NTSB NYC98LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna CE-500 · Fishers Island, NYAn intermittent short in the right wheel anti-skid system which caused a loss of braking and subsequent overrun.NTSB NYC98LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Milford, NYThe pilot's decision to intentionally fly below wires, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the soft grass airstrip.NTSB NYC98LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 65-80 · Malone, NYThe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of power from one engine. Factors include fuel filter blockage, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's lack of experience in multi-engine…NTSB IAD98LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Minden, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.NTSB NYC98LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Montgomery, NYthe pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently to clear obstacles (trees).NTSB NYC98FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NYDetonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…NTSB NYC98LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Farmingdale, NYThe engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.NTSB IAD98LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Alexandria Bay, NYFailure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB NYC98IA106Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Syracuse, NYImproper maintenance which resulted in a cross threaded\ mistapped counterweight bolt hole, and the subsequent failure of the propeller counterweight clamp assembly. Also causal was the inadequate inspection of the counterweight clamp threads by maintenance…NTSB IAD98LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Downsville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB IAD98LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Red Hook, NYinadequate compensation for the crosswind by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, and high vegetation that was encountered after departing the runway.NTSB NYC98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lockport, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during a forced landing in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB IAD98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55B · Buffalo, NYImproper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Chester, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to reveal fuel contamination.NTSB NYC98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · East Moriches, NYthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor.NTSB IAD98LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Saranac Lake, NYThe inadequate snow removal from the runway by airport personnel which left a snow bank extending onto the runway.NTSB NYC98LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lake Placid, NYwas the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.