NTSB investigations, 1998, 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 NYC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.NTSB NYC99FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.NTSB IAD99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC99LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper airspeed during the landing, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC99LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Hilltown, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an in-flight collision which trees.NTSB NYC99LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98FA180Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Shunk, PAThe pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…NTSB NYC98FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…NTSB NYC98LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…NTSB NYC98LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStubler Taylor Titch · Lock Haven, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use his left hand to actuate the flap handle located on the right side of the cockpit, while on final and over the runway.NTSB NYC98LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Duncannon, PAThe pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB IAD98FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAustin Revolution Mini 500 · Northampton, PAthe improper maintenance adjustment and the failure to properly torque the pitch-change link barrel by the owner/builder which resulted in main rotor to tailboom contact and main rotor separation.NTSB NYC98FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Towanda, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD98LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Windsor Twnship, PAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98IA165Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Mcconnellsburg, PAA high altitude encounter with wake vortices.NTSB NYC98LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Revolution MINI-500 · Shermans Dale, PAThe builder/pilot's carburetor modification that did not allow for rapid fuel demand, which resulted in a loss of engine power of final approach.NTSB NYC98LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Jeanette, PAThe pilot's delay in applying the brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC98LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Bedford, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway.NTSB IAD98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Blimp ABC-A-60 · Lock Haven, PAthe pilot's encounter with unforecasted downdrafts.NTSB NYC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB NYC98LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNarrin-Whittman W-8 Tailwind · Germanstown, PAthe pilot's delay in initiating an abort after the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind during the takeoff roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB NYC98FA127Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Martinsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.NTSB NYC98LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PAfailure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…NTSB NYC98LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Blakeslee, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.NTSB NYC98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Brogue, PAfailure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadvertent porpoise, and the small trees encroaching into the runaway environment.NTSB NYC98LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S81A · Strasburg, PAA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB NYC98LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bally, PAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll; and/or his failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient space available to do so without hitting trees.NTSB NYC98LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Pipersville, PAthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on an approach to an off-airport landing area, which resulted in a lack of airspeed and/or altitude to reach the intended landing area (undershoot), a stall or mush into tree(s), and collision with a…NTSB IAD98FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…NTSB NYC98LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Warren, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.NTSB NYC98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F280F · New Alexandria, PAA bird strike.NTSB IAD98FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB NYC98LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-100 · Philadelphia, PAThe driver's failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane. Related factors were night conditions and the driver's diverted attention.NTSB IAD98LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Fogelsville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn).NTSB NYC98LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avoca, PAa bird strike.NTSB NYC98FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · York, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD98LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Mount Pleasant, PAThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB NYC98FA060Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the pilot to make a go-around when he failed to achieve a normal touchdown due to excessive speed, and which resulted in an overrun. Factors were the reduced visibility due to fog, and the wet runway.NTSB IAD98LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-223 · Philadelphia, PAfailure of the tug driver to see-and-avoid the taxiing airplane.NTSB IAD98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to make a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining.