NTSB investigations, 2008, 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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 ERA09LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHess John L Spezio II · Newville, PAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB DCA09IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the maintenance personnel to properly complete the installation, and the inspection personnel to conduct the proper functional test, of the left main landing gear uplock assembly.NTSB ERA09IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDeHavilland DHC-8-311 · Philadelphia, PAThe mechanical overload of the nosewheel steering links for undetermined reasons, which resulted in nose landing gear rotation and its subsequent wedging within the wheel well structure.NTSB ERA09CA044Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver II Mxlii · Knoxville, PAThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.NTSB ERA09CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn.NTSB ERA09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Carroll Township, PAA total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.NTSB ERA09IA499Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PAThe fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA08LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA42 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB MIA08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · New Castle, PAThe on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.NTSB OPS08IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C1 · Allentown, PAThe failure of both tower controllers to maintain awareness of the position of N736GV and ensure that the aircraft was clear of the runway before issuing a takeoff clearance to ASH7138.NTSB MIA08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G-36 · Erie, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel caps and his improper inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PAThe separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…NTSB MIA08CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's improper airspeed while landing.NTSB NYC08CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteppling RV-6A · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Latrobe, PAThe pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.NTSB OPS08IA012Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reading, PAThe tower local controller permitted an aircraft to conduct a low approach and another aircraft to land on a closed runway. Contributing to the incident were the arrival radar controller who failed to correct the local controller when advised an aircraft…NTSB NYC08LA287Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Barnesville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB MIA08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PAFailure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC08FA265Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Reading, PAThe air traffic controller’s failure to properly monitor the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the tractor operator’s failure to scan the active runway prior to crossing, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s inadequate emphasis on…NTSB NYC08FA261Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his excessive airspeed on approach.NTSB MIA08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.NTSB NYC08FA242Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lancaster, PAA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB NYC08CA216Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer S6S 2-33 · Mercer, PAThe private pilot's improper aircraft handling.NTSB DCA08FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas MD-10 · Raymond, PAThe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's airspeed during the holding pattern, leading to the onset of an aerodynamic stall and subsequent structural damage to the tail from buffet.NTSB NYC08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJust Highlander · Danville, PAThe student pilot's loss of control during takeoff.NTSB NYC08FA198Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC08FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA08CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Jamestown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.NTSB MIA08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Grumman AA 1B · State College, PAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC08LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for takeoff.