NTSB investigations, 1995, VA
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 75 |
| 1965 | 76 |
| 1966 | 91 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1968 | 90 |
| 1969 | 87 |
| 1970 | 74 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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\") = 1995
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VA' 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") = 1995 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VA' 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 BFO96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lovingston, VAthe pilot's improper planning/decision during the approach/landing phase of flight. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the gusty tailwind conditions.NTSB BFO96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Manassas, VAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…NTSB BFO96LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Newport News, VAthe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.NTSB BFO96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, VAfailure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking originating from corrosion damage. A related factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB BFO96LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Saluda, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around.NTSB BFO96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VAthe flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.NTSB BFO96LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO96LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRudy Kitfox 1 · Charlottesville, VAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB MIA95LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts - S2S · Clarksville, VAcontinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and his inability to control the airplane. The weather condition and the lack of instruments in the airplane were related factors.NTSB NYC95MA220Accident · 12 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · West Point, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…NTSB BFO95LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roanoke, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…NTSB BFO95LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB BFO95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInsua L-21 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB BFO95LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Luray, VAthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during a precautionary landing. A factor was an undetermined lubricating system problem.NTSB BFO95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Hague, VAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the proximity of tall corn (crop) to the narrow runway.NTSB NYC95LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth Savidge Vari Viggen · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB BFO95LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Abingdon, VAThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors found to be involved in this accident were the condition inspection was overdue and the inadequate training received by the student pilot owner/builder.NTSB BFO95FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P-350 · Cedar Bluff, VAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his allowing the airplane to exceed its maximum design/stress limitation. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather.NTSB BFO95LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDevaughn Teenie II · Winchester, VAthe pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane fuel supply. The resultant loss of engine power occurred over unsuitable terrain, which was a contributing factor.NTSB BFO95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Head Waters, VAthe pilot's poor planning/decision making in the attempted departure. Contributing factors are the wet, recently mowed grass airstrip, and the embankment/downhill grade encountered during the aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VAa loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.NTSB NYC95FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Wise, VAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, after the right engine lost power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.NTSB NYC95LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitcher W-8 · Mineral, VAan electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an…NTSB BFO95FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Tappahanock, VAThe student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's…NTSB NYC95FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VAThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.NTSB BFO95FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Louisa, VAthe non-instrument rated private pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/obstacles. Related factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in IMC operations, his failure to obtain a preflight…NTSB NYC95LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Tangier Island, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditionsNTSB BFO95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Gretna, VAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC95FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a factor related to the improper planning/decision-making for the emergency landing.NTSB NYC95LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Quantico, VAthe failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.