NTSB investigations, 1996, OH
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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
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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\") = 1996
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") = 1996 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 IAD97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OHinadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that sufficient altitude and/or clearance was maintain from obstructions (trees) during the approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OHthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and…NTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB IAD97FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 681 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's early descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), while preparing to land from an instrument approach, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstruction(s).NTSB IAD97FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · West Milton, OHThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control after an undetermined failure of the automatic flight control. A contributing factor was failure of the maintenance technician to have the airplane test flown prior to release.NTSB IAD97IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures and extend the spoilers.NTSB IAD97LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Edgerton, OHthe pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow.NTSB IAD97IA018Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Dayton, OHFailure of the output drive unit shear pin due to lack of lubrication to the screw actuator assemblies. Contributing to the cause was the aircraft manufacturer's production and inspection personnel failing to lubricate the screw assemblies after initial…NTSB IAD97LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Lebanon, OHimproper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope.NTSB IAD97LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springfield, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.NTSB NYC96LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Chillicothe, OHfailure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures after loss of power in the left engine. Factors relating to the accident were: fatigue failure of the left torque sensor and gear assembly, which resulted in the loss of engine power, failure…NTSB NYC97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…NTSB IAD96LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kansas, OHthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB IAD96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Pataskala, OHdeterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in an engine compartment fire and subsequent damage to the airplane.NTSB IAD96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Wadsworth, OHthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: dusk light conditions, and a tailwind.NTSB NYC96FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Youngstown, OHthe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to fly out of ground effect, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a…NTSB IAD96LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Waterford, OHthe pilot's decision to abruptly maneuver the airplane with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB IAD96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cincinnati, OHfailure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor related to the accident was: an improper (premature) flare for landing.NTSB IAD96LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Waverly, OHthe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with subsequent loss of visual contact and collision with the ground. Darkness and fog were related factors.NTSB IAD96LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Midland, OHThe pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing.NTSB IAD96LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCorben Baby Ace C-1 · Portsmouth, OHthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB IAD96LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tremont City, OHthe student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD96LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blue Ash, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while rolling to takeoff from a touch-and-go landing.NTSB IAD96LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Vincent, OHthe instructor's inadequate supervision by allowing the student and himself to become lost, his inadequate inflight planning/decision by failing to ensure the airplane was safely landed before fuel was exhausted, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a…NTSB IAD96FA107Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Salem, OHThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and the pilot's improper handling of the helicopter resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A related factor was the pilot's disregard for the aircraft's weight and balance while…NTSB IAD96LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75N1 · Goshen, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during short final approach/landing flare. The hot temperature was a related factor.NTSB IAD96LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Calair A-9B · Cloverdale, OHPowerplant failure due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the crash was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed and post-crash fire.NTSB IAD96FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Springboro, OHthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. The weather was a factor.NTSB IAD96LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Versailles, OHFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB IAD96LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · New Carlisle, OHinadequate maintenance and inspection, and the pilot overshooting the approach to land.NTSB IAD96LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA60-601P · Willard, OHthe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB IAD96LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B2B · Oakwood, OHa loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection by the owner/operator which failed to detect the clogged fuel vent line, and the pilot's improper autorotation. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate training/familiarization with…NTSB IAD96LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carrollton, OHThe pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors in this accident were the pilot's reliance on a fuel data computer and his untimely reaction to a known fuel quantity discrepancy.NTSB IAD96LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Findlay, OHthe student pilot's misjudged flare during landing.NTSB IAD96LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-31ATC · Wauseon, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on short final approach to land.NTSB NYC96FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Granville, OHthe pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions and his overconfidence in his ability, which led to a partial loss of engine power as a result of induction system ice. Also causal was ATC's excessive vectoring of the airplane in icing conditions,…NTSB IAD96LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Akron, OHa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB IAD96LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the accident aircraft during the landing roll. Factors were the wet portion of the grass runway and the pilot's selection of a landing runway with a 10 knot quartering tailwind.NTSB CHI96FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carrollton, OHthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB IAD96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-62 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot-in-command's inadequate visual lookout and the company/operator's inadequate crew/group coordination and communication during taxi and snow removal operations. Related factors were the snowy weather conditions affecting visibility and the snowplow…NTSB IAD96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMulholland Witchawk · Celina, OHthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.NTSB IAD96LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Sidney, OHfuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor relating to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO96FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Highland Hills, OHthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at a low altitude with known obstacles in the area.NTSB BFO96LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Coshocton, OHloss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.