NTSB investigations, 2003, NY
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2003
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") = 2003 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 NYC04LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Byron, NYThe pilot's improper use of the collective, and failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a hard landing.NTSB NYC04LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's improper procedure with regard to the cabin heater, which resulted in the over temperature of the heater and subsequent fire.NTSB NYC04LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Jamaica, NYAn encounter with an unoccupied belt loader, after the belt loader driver inadvertently fell to the ground while maneuvering. Factors in this accident were the gusty wind conditions and the failure of the operator to require that persons operating belt…NTSB NYC04LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell Cozy MK III · Holbrook, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC04LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Islip, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC04LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's loss of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer crossing the unlit runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the nighttime conditions, the inoperative runway lighting system, and…NTSB NYC04LA021Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFleet 16B · Fishers Island, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB NYC04LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing. A factor was the high winds.NTSB NYC04IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Albany, NYThe maintenance technician's improper maintenance performed on the airplane, and his failure to perform a functional check, which resulted in a restricted movement of the elevator trim wheel. Factors were the captain's inadequate preflight inspection, and…NTSB NYC04CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Clarence Center, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.NTSB NYC03LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135 · Flushing, NYThe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of a ground vehicle, and by ground support personnel, which resulted in a subsequent collision between the airplane and ground vehicle. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command and…NTSB NYC03CA202Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Spencerport, NYPilot's failure to perform a go-around.NTSB NYC03CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportunknown Avid Flyer · Covington, NYThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC03FA190Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F.28 Mk 0100 · Flushing, NYAn in-flight collision with birds.NTSB NYC03FA186Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Jamaica, NYA fractured nose gear spray deflector due to contact with a tow bar during pushback, which subsequently jammed and prevented nose gear extension during landing. A factor in this accident was the tow operator's failure to detect the damaged spray deflector.NTSB NYC03CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the pilot's improper decision to land during thunderstorm activity.NTSB NYC03LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to a failure of the number eight cylinder.NTSB IAD03LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC03FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStart & Flug H101 · Rock Hill, NYThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB NYC03FA153Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Montauk, NYA loss of control during climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Manorville, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper airspeed and his delayed remedial action to jettison the banner.NTSB NYC03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · De Lancey, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway.NTSB NYC03LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Williamson, NYThe failure of a rocker arm shaft boss, which resulted in a partial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC03LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 24 · Rome, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A factor in the accident was the shifting wind.NTSB NYC03LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105C · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's improper interpretation of a descent as a power loss and subsequent decision to autorotate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the collective friction.NTSB NYC03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.NTSB NYC03LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Avro-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03IA117Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Jamaica, NYThe Captain's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in his failure to obtain the proper touch point resulting in an overrun. Factors in this accident were the tail wind, and night light conditions.NTSB IAD03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NYLoss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Flushing, NYThe inadequate visual lookout and inadequate crew coordination of the Dassault DA-50 flightcrew while taxiing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxing Saab 340B. A factor in the accident was the dark night.NTSB NYC03LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrancis Giroux Moni-Motorglider 032 · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the excessive taxi speed, and the inadvertent lift off.NTSB NYC03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Factors were the variable and gusty winds.NTSB NYC03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NYThe inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ava, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Monticello, NYThe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB IAD03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Randolph, NYThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.NTSB NYC03FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Conesus, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent spin.NTSB NYC03FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Flushing, NYA failure of the left power control distribution unit (PCDU).NTSB NYC03LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D · Princetown, NYThe student's failure to maintain control while executing a takeoff to a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the muddy ground.NTSB NYC03WA057Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale Concorde · Jamaica, NYNTSB IAD03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Williamson, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway.NTSB NYC03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Warwick, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC03FA039Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-251 · Flushing, NYMaintenance personnel failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of excessive throttle input.NTSB NYC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day.NTSB NYC03IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11-C · Jamaica, NYA leak of potable water onto the lateral (aileron) flight control cables, and flap extension cables, which subsequently froze them in place. An additional cause was the improper procedures used by mechanics for floorboard removal which stretched the rubber…