NTSB investigations, 1996, VA
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 1996
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") = 1996 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 NYC97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Catawba Valley, VAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation…NTSB DCA97MA016Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8-63F · Narrows, VAthe inappropriate control inputs applied by the flying pilot during a stall recovery attempt, the failure of the nonflying pilot-in-command to recognize, address, and correct these inappropriate control inputs, and the failure of ABX to establish a formal…NTSB NYC97LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB IAD97FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Orange, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist which resulted in a takeoff roll with the control lock in place.NTSB IAD97LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground.NTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB IAD97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wakefield, VAuncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing.NTSB NYC96FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Roanoke, VAthe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his delayed missed approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB IAD96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ashland, VAan undetermined braking anomaly and/or failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB IAD96LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 152 · Gretna, VAfailure of the bearing assembly shaft insert inside the main rotor shaft. Related factors are the jammed rotorcraft flight control which restricted the pilot's ability to control the helicopter and resulted in a hard touchdown.NTSB DCA96IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-737-201 · Richmond, VAThe yaw/roll upset of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…NTSB IAD96LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · New Market, VAa loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed.NTSB IAD96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205A · Sommerville, VAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations.NTSB IAD96LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roanoke, VAthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the touch and go landing. Related factors were the crosswind condition and the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB IAD96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hot Springs, VAthe pilot's failure to attain adequate aircraft speed during takeoff. Related factors were the density altitude and gusty wind conditions.NTSB IAD96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind.NTSB IAD96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and landing gear collapse. A related factor was the strong crosswind.NTSB IAD96LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair GL20 · Rocky Mount, VAthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which led to airframe ice and a loss of control. Related factors were: the failure of the FSS briefer to advise the pilot of a valid AIRMET regarding icing conditions, the icing conditions, and…NTSB IAD96LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Saluda, VAwas the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended approach reference speed (VREF) during the approach.NTSB IAD96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Hartwood, VAthe inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft…NTSB IAD96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Roanoke, VAthe pilot's misjudged estimation of the airplane's fuel supply for the flight. Related factors are the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's expectation that the airplane had been topped off, and the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB IAD96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Roanoke, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness and the pilot's improper emergency procedures were related factors.NTSB IAD96FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marion, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the instrument approach (FAF/Outer Marker to Threshold IFR), which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the foggy weather conditions.NTSB IAD96LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKitfox IV-1200 · Saluda, VAa partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway.NTSB IAD96LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdvanced Technology Ultra Sport 254 · West Point, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during low altitude flight/maneuvering, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain. A related factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of helicopter.NTSB IAD96LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cape Charles, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog).