NTSB investigations, 2009, 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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 WPR10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Moab, UTThe pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…NTSB WPR10CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1-A · West Jordon, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Parowan, UTThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA442Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSix Chuter SR 7 · Hooper, UTThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the powered parachute while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Wendover, UTThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain an airspeed sufficient for normal landing gear retraction during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the airplane's manual override landing gear system, misidentifying that…NTSB WPR09LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.NTSB WPR09CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.NTSB WPR09CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristopher Vans RV-4 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB WPR09FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · St George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA317Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UTThe glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.NTSB WPR09CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Ogden, UTA partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UTThe retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to discover the extensive elongation of the actuator attach fitting…NTSB WPR09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09LA269Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStorch Aviation Australia PTY SS-MK4 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB WPR09LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Ogden, UTA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UTThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.NTSB WPR09GA216Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Stockton, UTThe flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during low altitude flight in low ceiling and visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to adequately monitor their location with respect to the rising terrain…NTSB WPR09FA212Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.NTSB WPR09LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UTThe uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Beaver, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts.NTSB WPR09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Wendover, UTA loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…NTSB WPR09LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Wendover, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…NTSB WPR09FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStephenson Zodiac 601 XL · Antelope Island, UTThe in-flight failure of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and the lack of aileron counterbalances.NTSB WPR09IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from the stationary vehicle while taxiing.NTSB WPR09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UTThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR09CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's improper decision to fly at low altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain in a canyon and inadvertently exceeding the climb capability of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident were a high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and a…NTSB WPR09LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UTA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB WPR09FA076Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · West Valley City, UTThe pilot’s inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delay in taking remedial action.