NTSB investigations, 2010, 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\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 DCA11CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the ground operations personnel to maintain awareness of the relative position of the two airplanes.NTSB ERA11CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PAThe ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.NTSB ERA10LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBird CK · Eagles Mere, PAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.NTSB ERA10LA439Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB ERA10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Bedford, PAThe pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA10CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA10FA404Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Saltsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…NTSB ERA10CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA10LA373Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ERA10CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Roseville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard.NTSB ERA10LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.NTSB ERA10GA320Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210L · Lock Haven, PAThe total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA10CA287Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PAThe airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA10CA260Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20C · Unionville, PAThe pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA10CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Hoensdale, PAThe pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB ERA10LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Pittsburgh, PAA fire of undetermined origin behind the left instrument panel.NTSB ERA10CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Connelsville, PAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB ERA10CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Grove City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA10LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Doylestown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.