NTSB investigations, 1990, UT
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
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 54 |
| 1965 | 54 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 52 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 39 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 58 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 23 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'UT' 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 SEA91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe certified flight instructor's inability to regain directional control after it was lost by his dual student on an icy, snowy runway.NTSB SEA91LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Cedar City, UTA loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition, and a blocked induction air filter.NTSB SEA91FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Thompson, UTThe pilot's misjudged descent. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB SEA91LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · Vernal, UTA malfunction/failure of the helicopter's main rotor lead-lag damper.NTSB SEA91FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's intentional buzzing of uninhabited island in the great Salt lake and his misjudging the timing of a pull-up maneuver to clear rising terrain of a ridgeline.NTSB SEA91LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Brigham City, UTThe pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.NTSB SEA90LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kamas, UTPoor inflight planning by the pilot. The airplane encountered a possible downdraft condition while maneuvering in mountainous terrain which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB SEA90LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Park City, UTThe pilot's lack of understanding of aircraft performance and meteorological conditions when flying at high density altitude in close proximity to mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA90LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ogden, UTThe failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.NTSB DEN90LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the wheel brakes. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB DEN90LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36 · Clarkston, UTJammed ailerons resultant from the collision with crops.NTSB DEN90FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Ogden, UTFailure of the #1 piston due to pre-ignition/detonation in the #1 cylinder, and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction). The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.NTSB DEN90FA155Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN90LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Tooele, UTThe flights encounter with turblence on final which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB DEN90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bountiful, UTPower loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB DEN90LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Salina, UTPower loss as a result of water contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident were: an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and rough terrain encountered during the ground run, following the forced landing.NTSB DEN90LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Brigham City, UTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB DEN90LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Ogden, UTThe failure of the main gear locking mechanism.NTSB DEN90LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Morgan, UTPilot's improper use of the brakes during landing roll.NTSB DEN90FA115Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · La Sal, UTA failure of the engine speed governor unit due to improper storage and/or inspection of the speed governor unit prior to placing it in service. A factor in the accident was the pilot carrying passengers on the external load.NTSB DEN90LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Bluff, UTFailure of the pilot to properly select and survey his landing site.NTSB DEN90LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Delta, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing. Factors were gusting tailwinds and the pilot selected the wrong runway.NTSB DEN90FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-325 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot failed to maintain a minimum safe altitude over mountainous terrain during a night VFR approach for landing.NTSB DEN90LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bountiful, UTThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors in the accident were the premature lift-off by dual student, the rough terrain and the fence.NTSB DEN90FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factor(s) was: the lack of surface reference while taking off over a sparsely populated area under dark night light conditions.NTSB DEN90LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Morgan, UTSeparation of the tow rope and the pilot's failure to establish an appropriate descent rate as he returned to land. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the unsuitable terrain for landing beyond the runway end.NTSB DEN90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Price, UTThe pilot's inadequate conpensation for the gusty wind conditions, which were a factor.NTSB DEN90LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Hurricane, UTThe engine oil leak induced connecting rod failure and subsequent total power loss.NTSB DEN90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Logan, UTThe pilot flew the aircraft with an improper modification to the fuel system, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent fire.NTSB DEN90LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Nephi, UTFailure of the pilot to maintain direction control and correct the resultant ground swerve. The snow bank was a related factor.NTSB DEN90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Provo, UTImproper installation by maintenance personnel and fatigue failure and leakage of the left intermediate exhaust pipe, which resulted in an in-flight fire in the engine compartment. Contributing factors were: inadequate service bulletin provided by the…NTSB DEN90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Provo, UTFuel starvation due to pilot misjudgement of fuel requirements for the trip and a failure to refuel the airplane en route.