NTSB investigations, 1999, PA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 1999
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") = 1999 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 NYC00MA048Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PAThe improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC00LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC00LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Reading, PAThe failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC00LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Grove City, PAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC00LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus A · Palmerton, PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB NYC00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Coudersport, PAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area.NTSB NYC00LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStatz Kitfox II · Ebensburg, PAwas the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB IAD00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnkenbruck SEA Hawk · Somerset, PAThe pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to contaminated fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the loss of power. A factor in the accident was fuel contamination.NTSB NYC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · New Hope, PAThe pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing.NTSB NYC00LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Exec 162F · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, his lack of recent experience, his lack of total experience, and his overconfidence in his personal ability. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's disregard of regulations.NTSB NYC00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PAWas the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.NTSB NYC00LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Philadelphia, PAAn in flight collision with birds.NTSB NYC99LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Carlisle, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC99FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Mount Pocono, PAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A related factor was the fog.NTSB NYC99FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-180 · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB NYC99LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dorrance, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.NTSB NYC99LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Greencastle, PAThe pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the approach and his failure to perform a go around.NTSB NYC99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus B-4 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC99LA165Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLakeland Ultralites Kolb Mark III · Clark, PAThe pilot's improper decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude for recovery/clearance.NTSB IAD99LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT17 · Lock Haven, PAthe pilot's improper inflight decision to fly at an inadequate altitude and his improper visual lookout which resulted in a collision with wires.NTSB NYC99LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Tinicum, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water.NTSB NYC99LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlaherty RV-6 · Jeannette, PAThe pilot-in-command misjudged altitude during a simulated forced landing.NTSB NYC99LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrow RV-6 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.NTSB IAD99LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPoskus Revelation · Latrobe, PAWas the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC99LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHammond Twinstar Gyroplane · Bloomsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient takeoff rpm. Factors included crosswind gusts, and the FAA's lack of category and class rating requirements for pilots flying non-type-certificated experimental aircraft.NTSB NYC99LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD99FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Hilltown, PAThe inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.NTSB NYC99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Stiefler Corner, PAThe pilot diverting his attention inside the cockpit, and allowing the airplane to enter instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB IAD99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.NTSB NYC99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB NYC99LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Pottstown, PAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts.NTSB NYC99IA079Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · State College, PAImproper assembly of the left main landing gear (LMLG) actuator by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in an incorrect 'locked' indication on the LMLG switch, and the subsequent collapse of the LMLG during taxi.NTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…NTSB NYC99LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiner Rotorway Exec 162F · Mechanicsburg, PAThe pilot's inadvertent induced dynamic rollover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.NTSB NYC99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Myerstown, PAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD99LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PAwas the in-flight encounter with thermal sink over unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB NYC99LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Herminie, PAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC99LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrove AIR Command · Centre Hall, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB NYC99LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9 · Plainfield, PAThe wake turbulence from the proceeding Boeing 747.NTSB NYC99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper decision to reduce too much power during the landing flare.