NTSB investigations, 1998, TN
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
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 58 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 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\") = 1998
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TN' 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") = 1998 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TN' 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 ATL99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's inadequate flare and his diverted attention, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA99LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TNThe engines excessive fuel consumption for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to plan the flight with adequate fuel reserves resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shelbyville, TNWater contamination of the fuel supply, resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MIA99FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA99LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Memphis, TNThe ground crewmembers inadvertent walking into the path of a rotating propeller resulting in her being struck and fatally injured.NTSB MIA99LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Rossville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.NTSB MIA98LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elizabethton, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL98LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sewanee, TNThe inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.NTSB ATL98LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Paris, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in an overload failure of the left main landing gear.NTSB ATL98FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilliam Sargent Lancair 235 · Newport, TNThe pilot's attempt to operate in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were clouds and the mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB MIA98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Gainesboro, TNThe student pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB MIA98LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStarck Auriga · Collegedale, TNA leak in the electric fuel boost pump caused by an improperly sized 'O' ring installation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to a forced landing resulting in a stall.NTSB MIA98LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10-10F · Memphis, TNThe tug operator's (maintenance representative) inadequate visual lookout during pushback.NTSB MIA98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kingsport, TNThe dual student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the night conditions.NTSB MIA98LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10-30F · Memphis, TNground personnel (an equipment loader) failed to follow established written procedures (ramp safety policy), resulting in a pressurized entry door being opened before it was fully depressurized, subsequently injurying the equipment loader. The malfunctioning…NTSB MIA98FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Clarksville, TNthe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of…NTSB MIA98LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalter J Collie Cumulus · Hillsboro, TNDebonding of the leading edge to spar cap joint, which resulted in inflight separation.NTSB ATL98LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 · Pikeville, TNThe loss of thermal lift.NTSB CHI98IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-212 · Memphis, TNthe inadequate (bronze) material used by the fuel pump's manufacturer, which wore and ultimately blocked the fuel filter bypass and partially blocked the fuel nozzles, causing the fuel spray to burn through the low pressure turbine case.NTSB MIA98GA069Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1H · Savannah, TNfailure of the flight crew to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the pole and workman. Related factors were: the gusty wind condition, inadequate communication/coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel, and an improper external system…NTSB ATL98LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Selmer, TNThe loss of control on the ground, due to hydroplaning, and a collision with trees. A factor was the rain.