NTSB investigations, 2002, UT
180,598 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,578 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\") = 2002
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") = 2002 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 DEN03LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.NTSB DEN03LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350BA · Monticello, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm. A related factor was the presence of an object in the path during the touchdown.NTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.NTSB FTW03FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salem, UTThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision to continue flight from visual to instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in cruise flight. A low ceiling, obscuration, mountainous terrain…NTSB DEN03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UTthe inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…NTSB DEN03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Logan, UTThe pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.NTSB DEN03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UTfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.NTSB DEN03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Loa, UTthe pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB DEN03LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Newcastle, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during takeoff. A factor was the reduced light conditions.NTSB DEN03LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Morgan, UTthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in an unsuitable off-field landing site. A contributing factor was downdraft weather conditions.NTSB DEN02LA109Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabian Rans S-12XL · Mexican Hat, UTthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making (flying up a canyon with insufficient altitude) which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures for activating his Ballistic Recovery…NTSB DEN02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5E · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB DEN02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollette RV6 · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN02FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Marysvale, UTthe pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB DEN02LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Monticello, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the porpoise and subsequent bounced landing and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB DEN02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Lehi, UTthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning resulting in the glider impacting terrain short of the runway, and the pilot's subsequent abrupt handling of the glider when it became airborne again, which resulted in a hard second landing. A contributing factor was…NTSB DEN02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hurricane, UTpilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB DEN02FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UTthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and…NTSB DEN02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tooele, UTthe pilot-in-command failure to obtain/maintain proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and exceeding the airplane's forward center of gravity limit.NTSB DEN02TA069Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Fillmore, UTthe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives, and the airplane's inability to climb while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were improperly mixed aerial application materials (fire retardant slurry), the high…NTSB DEN02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hite, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing attempt.NTSB DEN02LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Salt Lake City, UTtotal mechanical loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the lack of an annual inspection and the (forced landing in) salt water.NTSB DEN02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Salt Lake City, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Provo, UTthe total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB DEN02LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UTthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.NTSB DEN02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing. A contributing factor was fuel starvation.NTSB DEN02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.NTSB DEN02LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Salem, UTa loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.NTSB DEN02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UTthe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.NTSB FTW02FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Alpine, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and rain weather conditions.NTSB FTW02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Oakley, UTThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Provo, UTFailure of the nose landing gear retraction/extension assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear on landing.NTSB DEN02LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172Q · Fruitland, UTthe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, and night conditions.NTSB DEN02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · St. George, UTthe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing.NTSB SEA02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnander Velocity 173RG · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to ensure that the gear was extended prior to landing. Factors included a failure of a hydraulic down-pressure switch, and the pilot's attention diverted to another aircraft executing an opposite-direction traffic pattern.NTSB DEN02LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UTa loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter…NTSB DEN02LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · American Fork, UTThe pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.NTSB DEN02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · St. George, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.NTSB DEN02LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.