NTSB investigations, 2005, OR
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1966 | 121 |
| 1967 | 121 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 77 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 84 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 77 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 90 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 75 |
| 1982 | 82 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 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\") = 2005
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 SEA06CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Sweet Home, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encountering muddy terrain and nosing over. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the muddy terrain.NTSB SEA06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Portland, ORA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.NTSB SEA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Prineville, ORAircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA06IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-5 · Hillsboro, ORThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) door uplock linkage actuator due to corrosion, which resulted in jamming of the right MLG during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB SEA06LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gleneden Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog were factors.NTSB SEA06LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newberg, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.NTSB SEA06CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and worn brakes. Inadequate maintenance was a factor.NTSB SEA05CA200Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Medford, ORIn-flight collision with terrain during a precautionary landing. Factors include instrument meteorological conditions and pilot disorientation.NTSB SEA05CA195Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiland RAF-200 Gyro · Bend, ORThe malfunction of the flight controls for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGleason Sky Star Kitfox · Klamath Falls, ORThe binding of the flaperon push pull tube due to deformation of the front seat, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff initial climb and collision with the runway.NTSB SEA05LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKirner Fisher FP404 · Prineville, ORThe design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded resulting in a wing separation while the pilot was accomplishing maneuvers of hard banking turns, spins and steep descents.NTSB SEA05LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, ORThe failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.NTSB SEA05CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Chiloquin, ORThe failure of the left chain link which permits the pilot to control the tailwheel, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB SEA05FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule Bee Dee M-4 · Ritter, ORThe loss of control for an undetermined reason which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB SEA05CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Roseburg, ORThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA05LA172Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMK II Legacy Sport · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB SEA05CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Ashland, ORThe inability of the dual student to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the landing roll when the left skid sank into an area of thick, soft, sticky tar, and the instructor pilot's improper decision to perform a full-down autorotational…NTSB SEA05LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sunriver, ORThe loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's…NTSB SEA05LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Prospect, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors.NTSB SEA05CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H-35 · Oregon City, ORThe unattended animal on the runway during the landing, which caused the pilot to pull up and land a second time, resulting in an overrun. A factor contributing to the accident was the inability to abort the landing due to obstacles at the end of the runway.NTSB SEA05LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors.NTSB SEA05LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllsberg One Design · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB SEA05FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Yamhill, ORThe flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…NTSB SEA05CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in overload damage to the main landing gear. During the landing roll, it was not possible to maintain aircraft control due to the previously damaged gear.…NTSB SEA05CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMicco MAC-145A · Aurora, ORThe demonstration pilot's (pilot in command) inadequate supervision of the pilot-passengers descent on final for landing. A contributing factor was the pilot-passengers improper descent on final for landing.NTSB SEA05CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition.NTSB SEA05CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Mini Max 1300 · Sandy, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight (his inability to get full elevator down deflection with the flight control stick with shoulder harness and seat belt on) and subsequent loss of aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin into the trees. Contributing…NTSB SEA05FA105Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to obtain minimum controllable airspeed during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control when the left engine lost partial power. A fatigue failure to an oil tube, which resulted in the partial power loss to the left…NTSB SEA05CA104Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Estacada, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain landing skid clearance during hover taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA05LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHorvath Pitts S-1C · Creswell, ORLoss of engine power as a result of a carburetor float drop restriction during cruise flight. Tall grass in the landing area was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA05CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Johnson Chris-Tena · Lebanon, ORThe loss of engine power on takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA05LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Roseburg, ORLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.NTSB SEA05CA079Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Independence, ORThe pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.NTSB SEA05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Medford, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds that at times were crosswinds.NTSB SEA05CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShannon Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.NTSB SEA05LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPark Kitfox IV · Eagle Point, ORLoss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factorNTSB SEA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…NTSB SEA05LA067Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, ORThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain.NTSB SEA05CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Manzanita, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump and guy wire, and the resultant nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB SEA05FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportNavion Navion H · Hubbard, ORThe total loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reason.NTSB SEA05CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeffs J-Bird · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.NTSB SEA05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBirtch Kitfox II · Dillard, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while in cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.NTSB SEA05LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Coos Bay, ORThe disintegration, for undetermined reasons, of the upper main drive pulley assembly bearing, while in cruise flight, leading to the decoupling of the main rotor drive assembly from the engine drive assembly. Factors include the absence of any suitable…NTSB SEA05LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSimpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.NTSB SEA05CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Waldport, ORThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA05LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Glasair · Brookings, ORIn flight collision with water while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, ORThe student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.