NTSB investigations, 2001, 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 IAD02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB IAD02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Tappahannock, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo.NTSB NYC02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB IAD02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.NTSB NYC02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VAThe failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…NTSB IAD02LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Dulles, VAA passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.NTSB NYC02LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VAThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.NTSB NYC02LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, VAThe line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.NTSB NYC02LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 145LR · Roanoke, VAthe captain's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and hard landing. Factors were the failure of both pilots to follow company CRM and flight manual procedures, and the captains improper approach briefing.NTSB IAD02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · White Stone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…NTSB NYC02LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClark T Bird II · Elberon, VAA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVon Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.NTSB DCA01MA064Accident · 64 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Arlington, VAThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB NYC01LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAndre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure.NTSB IAD01LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ-135ER · Richmond, VAInadequate company procedures/directives, which resulted in the flight attendant leaving her seat prematurely, while the airplane was still in an area of turbulence.NTSB IAD01FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VAThe flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-7 · Sydnorsville, VAA loss of engine power due to an engine over-temperature condition, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB IAD01LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDelbridge Rotorway Exec 162F · Carrollton, VApilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD01IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMorrison Rans S-12 · Midland, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the landing gear. A factor in the incident was the pilot's improper decision to participate in an unauthorized activity with his airplane.NTSB IAD01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB IAD01LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VAthe pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.NTSB NYC01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manassas, VAThe student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.NTSB NYC01LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrenton, VAThe airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.NTSB NYC01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev 52 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB NYC01FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · New Market, VAA loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.NTSB IAD01FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Afton, VAThe pilot's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane and subsequent impact with rising terrain.NTSB IAD01LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · White Post, VAthe pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.NTSB NYC01IA107Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VAThe manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator.NTSB IAD01LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · King George, VAThe failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337F · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB NYC01LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornier 328-100 · Springfield, VAAn inadvertent encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB IAD01LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-206-B · Ringgold, VApilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during a slope landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB NYC01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.NTSB NYC01LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wintergreen, VAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.NTSB IAD01FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Paris, VApilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB IAD01FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-RT201 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's spatial disorientation due to a night visual illusion. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB NYC01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.NTSB IAD01LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Crewe, VAthe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exhaustion of his fuel supply.