NTSB investigations, 1998, VA
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 | 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 NYC99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Mathews, VAThe pilot's decision to land with less than full-down flaps. Contributing factors were the wet landing surface and the tree.NTSB NYC99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair 7GC-AA · Garner, VAA jammed right wheel for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD99FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportArmbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VAthe improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB IAD99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD99FA008Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Wallops Island, VAThe failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…NTSB IAD98FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B · Quantico, VAThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAFailure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.NTSB NYC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB IAD98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBennett Piel Emeraude · Hillsville, VAA blocked fuel strainer due to an inadequate maintenance inspection by the previous owner, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB IAD98LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoffmann Fisher FP 404 · Louisa, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD98LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.NTSB IAD98FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Delaplane, VAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision which led to VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance resulting in collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were…NTSB NYC98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCawood Fisher Classic · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the location of the fuel tank's sump.NTSB IAD98LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Floyd, VAThe pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines.NTSB IAD98FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB NYC98LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VAA loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.NTSB IAD98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Winchester, VAImproper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB IAD98LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Chesterfield, VAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC98LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMasak Scimitar · Hardscrabble, VAThe pilots encounter with an unexpected downdraft.NTSB NYC98LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-50 · Ford, VAA loss of engine power simultaneously on both engines as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 · New Castle, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake.NTSB NYC98LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Elk Garden, VAthe pilot's improper weather evaluation. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC98LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.NTSB IAD98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Castlewood, VAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB IAD98GA039Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 412 · Quantico, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the terrain and the lack of management oversight of aircrews and equipment.NTSB NYC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lynchburgh, VAFailure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.NTSB IAD98FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Langley Afb, VAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.NTSB IAD98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC98LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZwart KIT FOX Vixen · Weyers Cave, VAThe failure of the propeller drive train after the pilot/builder installed an improper drive belt.NTSB NYC98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.