NTSB investigations, 2019, 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\") = 2019
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") = 2019 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 WPR20TA039Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportEnstrom F28 · Riverton, UTThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to operate a deregistered helicopter, which resulted in a component failure and subsequent loss of control and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent maintenance on the helicopter.NTSB WPR20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJavron PA-18 Replica · Nephi, UTThe passenger’s inadvertent application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR20LA024Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Ogden, UTThe flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s lack of understanding of the backup landing gear…NTSB WPR20LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American SNJ-4 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing as a result of the separated tailwheel-to-rudder link rodNTSB WPR20LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAgusta A109 · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that caused the tail rotor blades to contact the tailboom.NTSB GAA20CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA60 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to follow the taxiway centerline guide and his distraction due to adjusting the radio, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway light after landing and while taxiing to a ramp.NTSB WPR20LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the fully extended and locked position before landing. Contributing to the accident was the overload of the landing gear circuit for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA20CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S1 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after a wing struck vegetation, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.NTSB WPR20LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Holden, UTThe fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder intake valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the improper deployment of the ballistic…NTSB GAA20CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway.NTSB WPR20LA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Moore, UTThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and detection of a pinch point in the steering line, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19FA250Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210 · Henefer, UTThe pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.NTSB WPR19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wendover, UTFailure of the landing gear solenoid, which resulted in failure of the landing gear position switch, and the pilot's subsequent inability to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Vernal, UTThe flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway.NTSB WPR19LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJudd Challenger II · Draper, UTThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA195Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hurricane, UTMaintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle…NTSB WPR19FA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchempp Hirth Arcus · Ephraim, UTThe pilot's decision to maneuver in close proximity to terrain while attempting to remain in an area of lift, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR19FA182Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · Moab, UTThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain.NTSB GAA19CA374Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Nephi, UTThe pilot's insufficient rudder input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Heber, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19FA154Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Grover, UTThe pilot's encounter with moderate to severe icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in structural icing and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight route through known moderate…NTSB WPR19FA148Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Alpine, UTThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was hypoxia due to the high altitude at which…NTSB GAA19CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Roosevelt, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.NTSB GAA19CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and runway heading during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR19CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172 · Ogden, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a touch-and-go landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting snow, and nosing over.NTSB WPR19LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UTA partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin.