NTSB investigations, 1990, PA
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
| 1963 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 157 |
| 1965 | 149 |
| 1966 | 172 |
| 1967 | 192 |
| 1968 | 154 |
| 1969 | 132 |
| 1970 | 136 |
| 1971 | 153 |
| 1972 | 104 |
| 1973 | 118 |
| 1974 | 143 |
| 1975 | 131 |
| 1976 | 123 |
| 1977 | 116 |
| 1978 | 124 |
| 1979 | 109 |
| 1980 | 89 |
| 1981 | 92 |
| 1982 | 96 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 64 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'PA' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' 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 NYC91DGT01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportKolb Twin Star · Carlisle, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the ground.NTSB NYC91LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Easton, PAThe flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing.NTSB NYC91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Easton, PAAn inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike.NTSB NYC91LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103A · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's improper landing technique and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB NYC91LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Freeport, PAThe pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Pittsburgh, PAA failure of nose landing gear retraction cylinder attach points which allowed the nose landing gear to collapse.NTSB NYC91LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PAAn engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.NTSB NYC91FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an…NTSB NYC91LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude on final approach and compensate for the headwind. A factor to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize his low altitude and execute a go-around.NTSB NYC91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bally, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failiure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC91DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJames Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.NTSB NYC91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-26AT · Monongahela, PAThe pilot's inadequate monitoring of the fuel burn which resulted in total fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's limited experience in the make and model of airplane, an erroneous fuel quantity indication, and the…NTSB NYC91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.NTSB NYC91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Moscow, PAA hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to properly arrest his descent rate and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the pilot.NTSB NYC91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Emlenton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The turbulence contributed to the accident.NTSB NYC90DGM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters MK5A · Cranesville, PAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter after the loss of a portion of the cyclic control assembly; this resulted in ground impact and post-impact fire.NTSB NYC90FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PAThe failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery.NTSB NYC90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Quarryville, PAThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while climbing to avoid wires.NTSB NYC90LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Peters Twp, PAThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB NYC90LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Reading, PAA loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC90DGT01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCalvart HP-18 · York Springs, PAThe glider pilot's misjudged approach to landing, which resulted in the glider overshooting the landing field and impacting trees.NTSB NYC90LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PAInadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Mt. Bethel, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were wet grass and poor braking action.NTSB NYC90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed.NTSB NYC90FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Palmer Township, PAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the student pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, and his lack of…NTSB NYC90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Mt Pocono, PAA hard landing after the pilot perceived an engine problem. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to control his airspeed and flare during the emergency landing.NTSB NYC90DHA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSnyder MA-5 Charger · Hamburg, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's abrupt maneuver was a related factor.NTSB NYC90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hilltown, PAThe pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.NTSB NYC90LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Prospect, PAAn on ground collision with terrain after the right main landing gear side brace failed due to shear from the soft, wet, rough runway, allowing the right main landing gear to collapse.NTSB NYC90LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PAWire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.NTSB NYC90LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PAA loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Washington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while taxiing, and his visual lookout was inadequate.NTSB NYC90LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · High Point Lake, PAA loss of control upon touchdown and during the go around, which resulted in uncontrolled contact with the windsock and a rock quarry. Contributing was the excessive speed of the aircraft (reported 80 knots) upon initial touchdown.NTSB NYC90LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-3 · South Mountain, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC90LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to land in a field with insufficient space available.NTSB NYC90DGM02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47D1 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.NTSB NYC90LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Franklin Center, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which restuled in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC90LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Tarentum, PAAirplane nosed over during landing rollout after the pilot failed to maintain directional control on the runway and improperly used the brakes.NTSB NYC90LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Brookville, PAWorn tail rotor pitch control assembly, due to improper maintenance/installation, and subsequent fatigue failure of the tail rotor swashplate.NTSB NYC90FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rome, PAAn inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'NTSB NYC90LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fraconia, PAThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare for landing. Factors related to the accident were: a power loss due to oil exhaustion, the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight and departing with the oil dip stick loose.NTSB NYC90FA110Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN2A-2F · Blue Bell, PAThe close proximity of the road to the threshold of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the obstruction to the driver's vision caused by trees and buildings.NTSB NYC90DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hunlock Creek, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obtacles, and his failure to see and avoid the electrical transmission line.NTSB NYC90FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Numidia, PAInflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…NTSB NYC90FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Shirleysburg, PAPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB NYC90DGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Tyrone, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during low level aerial application operations. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kutztown, PAThe student pilot's improper control input and the instructior's inadequate response. The student's interference with the flight controls as the instructor attempted recovery was a factor in the accident.NTSB NYC90FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PAContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB NYC90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PALoss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC90LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Mt. Pleasant, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff, a premature lift-off, and an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.