NTSB investigations, 2007, UT
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
| 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\") = 2007
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") = 2007 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 SEA08FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Minersville, UTThe flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA08LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a written checklist.NTSB LAX08FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the dark conditions.NTSB LAX08CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPoser DM 582 Buckeye · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB SEA08LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Santaquin, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include rough/uneven vegetation-covered terrain at the location where the pilot executed his emergency forced landing.NTSB SEA08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.NTSB SEA08CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-151 · Salt Lake City, UTThe leak at the fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fire during engine start.NTSB SEA08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Lake Powell, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a tie-down strap before departure.NTSB SEA07LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Thompson, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a box canyon.NTSB SEA07LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWerner Vari-Eze · Tooele, UTThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the wind shear conditions encountered during the forced landing attempt.NTSB SEA07LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering on final approach to landing, which resulted in an collision with a tree. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA07FA240Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · St. George, UTThe loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Heber, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, undershoot and collision with the ground.NTSB LAX07CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D55 · Heber, UTThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.NTSB LAX07CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky A-1B · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ENG07IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet · Salt Lake City, UTThe fatigue fracture of the fan blade due to the blade vendor's improper setup of the forging dies, which resulted in fan blades with airfoils that were below the minimum thickness in the highest stressed area of the airfoil and resulted in operating stresses…NTSB SEA07CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB LAX07CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA40-G1000 · Strawberry Rese, UTThe pilot failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to turn into upsloping terrain at a low altitude.NTSB LAX07CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's misjudged landing flare resulting in a porpoise and hard touchdown.NTSB LAX07CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Newcastle, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB SEA07LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Price, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's…NTSB SEA07CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Park City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during hover taxi. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB SEA07CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRallison Rotorway 162F · Logan, UTThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently deactivating the rotor drive clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the downhill terrain condition where he landed, which exceeded the slope limitations of the helicopter.NTSB SEA07CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Halls Crossing, UTThe pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA07LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVance Renegade Spirit · Blanding, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation.NTSB LAX07LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrook Lancair IV-P · Parowan, UTA loss of engine power due to engine inlet icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of engine inlet anti-icing capability.NTSB LAX07CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Wendover, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB SEA07GA142Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Loa, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering flight that resulted in a stall. The pilot's decision to operate the airplane at a center of gravity beyond the rear limit, the low altitude of the flight, and the high…NTSB SEA07LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB SEA07LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Spanish Fork, UTThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.NTSB SEA07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportForney F-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.NTSB LAX07LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Delta, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX07CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · St. George, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX07CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB SEA07FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Spanish Fork, UTAn engine oil line leak and subsequent engine compartment fire while in cruise flight.NTSB SEA07CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Brigham City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds, and crosswinds, and an abrupt drop-off at the runway shoulder.NTSB LAX07CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Spanish Fork, UTThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA07LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurdette RV-3 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an earthen berm near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.NTSB SEA07CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDuffy/Wagner Vans RV-4 · Ogden, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta 2 · Taylorsville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition.NTSB LAX07LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · St. George, UTOil contamination of the right magneto. Factors were the airplane owner's failure to comply with manufacturer's service bulletins and overhaul porcedures.NTSB LAX07FA103Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Tooele, UTThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions.NTSB SEA07CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Glen Canyon Nat, UTThe pilot's intentional flight over water at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A contributing factor was the glassy surface condition of the lake.NTSB SEA07IA058Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Parowan, UTThe inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn during the landing roll, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain.