NTSB investigations, 2000, PA
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
| 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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 NYC01LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA365-N1 · West Mifflin, PAInsufficient lubrication within the tail rotor gearbox, which resulted in the seizure of the duplex ball bearing and a fixed pitch setting of the tail rotor. Also causal, was the pilot's loss of control, which was the result of a relative low speed/high power…NTSB NYC01FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Rixford, PAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering. Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB NYC01LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Prosperity, PAThe failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.NTSB IAD01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mcclure, PAThe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles.NTSB NYC01LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD01LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1A · Mount Pocono, PAPilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Philadelphia, PAA hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.NTSB NYC01LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC01FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB NYC00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB NYC00LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…NTSB IAD00FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Jonestown, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication.NTSB NYC00FA257Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Mill Creek, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog.NTSB IAD00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFoulke Europa TRI-GEAR · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB IAD00LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PAPilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC00LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.NTSB NYC00LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Forney F-1 · Leechburg, PAA severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.NTSB IAD00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.NTSB NYC00LA184Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHartzell Rans S-12 · Strattanville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson Center, PAA seized left brake as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC00LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.NTSB NYC00LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PAWas the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.NTSB NYC00LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStewart S-51 · Forty Fort, PAThe owner/builder's inadequate design, resulting in total failure of the reduction gear assembly accessory drive shaft.NTSB IAD00LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Erie, PAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.NTSB DCA00MA052Accident · 19 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PAThe flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB NYC00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…NTSB NYC00FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Frenchville, PAForeign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.NTSB IAD00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.NTSB NYC00LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLudeman HP-18 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB NYC00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beaumont, PAA crack in the crankcase which resulted in a partial power loss.NTSB IAD00LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Rotorway 162F Exec · Mcmurray, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to hover out of ground effect which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC00LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Pottstown, PAThe second pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.NTSB IAD00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Selinsgrove, PAThe student pilot's inadequate correction for torque, which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane.NTSB NYC00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Parker, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude.NTSB NYC00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia Putzer RF-5B · Gillespie, PAThe pilot's improper weather evaluation, resulting in a tailwind departure.NTSB NYC00LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesburg, PAThe private pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the flight instructor's delay in remedial action. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC00LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB NYC00LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Brighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.NTSB IAD00LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PAthe improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…NTSB NYC00LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hazelton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB NYC00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PAThe pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.NTSB NYC00FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar 601P · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after passing the missed approach point.NTSB IAD00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Waynesburg, PAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.NTSB NYC00FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Old Forge, PABoth pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.