NTSB investigations, 2006, OK
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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
| 1964 | 108 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 105 |
| 1966 | 100 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1969 | 99 |
| 1970 | 81 |
| 1971 | 102 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 60 |
| 1976 | 66 |
| 1977 | 72 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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\") = 2006
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OK' 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") = 2006 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OK' 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 DFW07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.NTSB DFW07FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Jay, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW07LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNoble Vans RV-7A · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying.NTSB DFW07LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pocasset, OKThe "abnormally high" oil temperature indication and smoke in the cabin for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB DFW07FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Hominy, OKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.NTSB DFW07FA004Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Antlers, OKThe pilot's failure to reduce airspeed while operating in an area of moderate turbulence, resulting in an in-flight break up. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to exceed the maximum takeoff weight, and the prevailing turbulence.NTSB DFW06CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Skiatook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following an encounter with dynamic rollover.NTSB DFW06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · McAlester, OKThe in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump.NTSB DFW06FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Owasso, OKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB DFW06CA164Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Marietta, OKThe pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude.NTSB DFW06CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Lawton, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Durant, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB DFW06CA150Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Alex, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB DFW06CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marietta, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB DFW06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DFW06CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Vinita, OKThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.NTSB DFW06LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-37 · Fittstown, OKThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Lindsay, OKThe hard landing was the result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while misjudging the altitude above the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate quality of the manufacturer's engine-support bracket and the prevailing night…NTSB DFW06CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Antlers, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the encounter with windshear during the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.