NTSB investigations, 2011, SD
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
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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\") = 2011
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SD' 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") = 2011 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'SD' 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 CEN12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Watertown, SDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the guidance contained in the pilot’s…NTSB CEN12LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sturgis, SDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with extended flaps.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN12FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Philip, SDThe in-flight separation of the main rotor mast following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event could not be determined due to postaccident damage.NTSB CEN11LA581Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SDThe pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA563Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Mansfield, SDThe loss of engine power due to debris in the engine air intake system.NTSB CEN11FA437Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Hayti, SDThe pilot's decision to attempt low-altitude flight and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines.NTSB CEN11LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Estelline, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident.NTSB CEN11LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Faith, SDThe pilot's improper turn while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB CEN11LA399Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Highmore, SDThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN11CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Estelline, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.