NTSB investigations, 1997, SC
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
| 1964 | 46 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 62 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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\") = 1997
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SC' 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") = 1997 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'SC' 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 MIA98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his poor in-flight decision making.NTSB ATL98FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMark Ewart Velocity Standard RG · Florence, SCimproper maintenance procedures used by the pilot/repairman, which resulted in the loosening and eventual failure of the propeller. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's self-imposed pressure to hurry to the destination, and trees in the forced…NTSB ATL98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SCthe airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire.NTSB ATL97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenville, SCthe pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff.NTSB ATL97LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SCThe collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SCfailure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB MIA97FA248Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Saluda, SCin-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).NTSB MIA97LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SCthe in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.NTSB ATL97FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SCThe pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman.NTSB ATL97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Anderson, SCthe pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during…NTSB ATL97LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Rockhill, SCThe pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight.NTSB MIA97LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, SCThe improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…NTSB ATL97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Johnston, SCfailure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.NTSB ATL97FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Lugoff, SCimproper fuel management by the pilot by not positioning the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.NTSB MIA97LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orangeburg, SCFailure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.NTSB MIA97LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Greer, SCthe student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ATL97LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason. The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground. A factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of…NTSB ATL97LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB MIA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SCthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.NTSB MIA97FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA97LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Pickens, SCfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment, and into brush/trees.NTSB MIA97LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision and failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane.NTSB MIA97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · St Matthews, SCthe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.NTSB ATL97LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Lancaster, SCthe pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related…NTSB ATL97LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Aikens, SCexcessive wear of the fuel metering unit/shaft, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB MIA97LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet LR35 · Greenville, SCThe pilot-in-command's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on a known wet runway, resulting in a subsequent overrun and on ground collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anderson, SCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's improper level off.NTSB MIA97LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Florence, SCThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.