NTSB investigations, 2005, 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
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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 NYC06CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jamestown, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Factors included the ice on the runway and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC06LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Dunkirk, NYThe Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while landing.NTSB NYC06CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Southampton, NYThe flight instructor's improper flare and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC06CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Factors included the night lighting conditions, the time-out and reestablishment of the high intensity runway lighting, and the pilot's failure to go around.NTSB NYC06FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · East Hampton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification.NTSB NYC06CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeechcraft BE-24R · Esperance, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC06LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Ogdensburg, NYA collision with a coyote during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. A factor was the nighttime condition.NTSB NYC06CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · New York City, NYThe pilot flying's failure to maintain adequate aft hover clearance from a fence, and the pilot in command's delayed remedial action. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB NYC06CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC05CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Southampton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB IAD05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-36 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHart None · Broadalbin, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Babylon, NYA broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.NTSB IAD05FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Dunkirk, NYLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Hancock, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground. A factor in the accident was the downdraft wind condition, as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC05LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wht Sulfur Sprg, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing, which resulted in collision with a wire and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in his becoming lost/disoriented, and a low fuel…NTSB NYC05LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Penn Yan, NYThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fractured pushrod.NTSB IAD05LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · East Moriches, NYThe improper installation of the right magneto harness to the magneto housing by unidentified maintenance personnel, which resulted in arcing, significant wear, and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to attain…NTSB IAD05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · White Plains, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC05CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Schroon Lake, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.NTSB IAD05LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Copake, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWagner Kitfox II · Albion, NYThe pilot's loss of airplane control after inadvertently taking off while conducting high-speed taxi runs. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB IAD05LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Conesus, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB IAD05LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35-C33A · East Hampton, NYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the landing surface.NTSB NYC05LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Haverstraw, NYThe pilot's physiological condition, which resulted in his incapacitation during the flight, and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB IAD05CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC05CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Hancock, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet turf runway.NTSB IAD05MA078Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · New York, NYAn inadvertent encounter with a left quartering tailwind. Factors in the accident were settling with power, the high gross weight of the helicopter, and the crew's failure to accurately assess the winds in the area.NTSB NYC05FA099Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L · New York, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds.NTSB IAD05LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeiss Vans RV-8 · Canandaigua, NYPartial blocking of the flight controls by unsecured items in the cockpit, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB IAD05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper E2 · Hastings, NYFuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB IAD05LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnyder Sky Scout · Round Lake, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft field.NTSB IAD05FA067Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Brooklyn, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Islip, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.NTSB IAD05LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65 · Sanborn, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB NYC05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPalen Sopwith Camel · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway, and the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.NTSB NYC05FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Armonk, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hamburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB IAD05LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Penn Yan, NYThe flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision and his remedial action to conduct or recover from a simulated emergency procedure.NTSB NYC05FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Norwich, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca S7CCM · Ulster, NYA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB IAD05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.