NTSB investigations, 1994, OH
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 199 |
| 1965 | 184 |
| 1966 | 193 |
| 1967 | 189 |
| 1968 | 187 |
| 1969 | 129 |
| 1970 | 142 |
| 1971 | 147 |
| 1972 | 121 |
| 1973 | 124 |
| 1974 | 142 |
| 1975 | 101 |
| 1976 | 103 |
| 1977 | 112 |
| 1978 | 99 |
| 1979 | 115 |
| 1980 | 109 |
| 1981 | 81 |
| 1982 | 81 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 73 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 69 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 74 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 |
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\") = 1994
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OH' 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") = 1994 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OH' 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 NYC95LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Huber Heights, OHThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB BFO95LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElvin N. Kier Varieze · Cleveland, OHA fatigue crack in the right elevator torque tube resulting in the disconnection of the elevator torque tubes and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB NYC95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Wadsworth, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC95LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam MC Glumphy Kitfox III · Cadiz, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor was pilot's lack of total experience in this make and model.NTSB NYC95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Batavia, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/toughdown. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and proximity of the ditch to the runway.NTSB NYC95FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Broadview Hts, OHthe improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.NTSB BFO95LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bucyrus, OHThe pilot's faliure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB BFO95LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA1 · Beach City, OHthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.NTSB BFO95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS M A N Hydroplum Petrel · Center Village, OHLoss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel pump.NTSB BFO94LA161Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHenderson Christen Eagle II · Painesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability was a factor.NTSB NYC94LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald E. Kovol Quickie 2 · Akron, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadequate flare and a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB NYC94LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Salem, OHThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in a undershoot of the runway and collision with objects.NTSB BFO94LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20G · Bowling Green, OHfuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: faulty fuel quantity gauge/system.NTSB BFO94LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20B · Marion, OHInadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor.NTSB BFO94LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Leesburg, OHThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing resulting in an overrun and collision with a fence. A related factor was the wet runway.NTSB BFO94LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLafrance V-Witt W2 · Wilmington, OHLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the lack…NTSB BFO94LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Springfield, OHThe pilot's premature liftoff, failure to attain adequate airspeed, and improper level off.NTSB NYC94LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStulp Starduster SA 300 · Ottawa, OHinadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC94LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC1-A · Columbus, OHwas the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, striking a light, and ground looped.NTSB NYC94LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Waynesburg, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind.NTSB NYC94FA134Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Minford, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.NTSB NYC94LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEdward A. Alderfer EAA-3 · Middletown, OHInadequate visual lookout by both pilots which resulted in a mid-air collision. A factor was the failure of the pilot of the ultralight to stay north of runway 26.NTSB NYC94LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawk RUL-1 · Lucasville, OHThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during the landing flare. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in this type airplane.NTSB NYC94FA128Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna K172R · Tremont City, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB NYC94LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Lancaster, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Put-In-Bay, OHThe pilot's inadequate control and failure to maintain directional control which resulted in collision with a sign.NTSB BFO94LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33 · Waynesville, OHThe instuctors inadequate supervision of the student who misjudged distance/altitude.NTSB NYC94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's inadequate handling which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC94LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OHThe pilot's inadequate decision and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with obstaclesNTSB BFO94LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Amherst, OHInadequate maintenance by an unqualified person which resulted in the loss of engine ignition due to worn ignition wires.NTSB BFO94LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Put-In-Bay, OHThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB BFO94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250B · Kent, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB BFO94LA099Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUpton Mustang II · Churchtown, OHThe pilot's performance of a maneuver that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane.NTSB BFO94LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFalen Commander 503 · Georgetown, OHThe gyroplane's uncontrolled descent into terrain due to undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO94FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bloomingburg, OHThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed. This led to a stall during the initial takeoff and climb at an altitude that did not permit a recovery. A factor related to the accident was the presence of sunglare during the takeoff, which…NTSB NYC94LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Toronto, OHthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB NYC94FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Swanton, OHFailure of an engine cylinder which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to establish the proper descent path to an airport that was within the glide distance of the airplane. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.NTSB BFO94LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's inattention to the mixture control which was inadvertently placed in the idle cut-off position by the passenger and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate planning.NTSB BFO94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wires and the pilot's inadequate inflight decision.NTSB BFO94FA066Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Salem, OHVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…NTSB NYC94LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power as the result of a fractured cylinder head.NTSB NYC94FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Defiance, OHThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC94LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Dayton, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors are the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his lack of experience.NTSB NYC94LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Parrfield, OHThe pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply by the improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of engine power.NTSB BFO94LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bath, OHloss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the frozen, snow covered terrain.NTSB BFO94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 400 · Cleveland, OHThe pilots failure to use the proper radio frequency to activate the airport runway lights, and the pilot's improper decision to continue his approach and land without the runway lights being on.NTSB BFO94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ravenna, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff leading to a collision with a snow bank which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB BFO94LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lima, OHThe failure of the passenger to maintain clerance from the propeller.NTSB BFO94FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Newtown, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of…NTSB BFO94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Middletown, OHA frozen oil line resulting in the starvation of oil to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.