NTSB investigations, 2008, 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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 ERA09LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.NTSB ERA09LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller J Kirtley RV-6 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.NTSB ERA09CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB ERA09FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Red Hill, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to an improper repair to the stabilator, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the stabilator. Contributing to the accident was the descent in turbulence, at airspeeds above the maximum structural…NTSB NYC08LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A200 · Bridgewater, VAThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.NTSB NYC08LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Naruna, VAThe fatigue failure of a main rotor blade drag strut.NTSB MIA08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VAThe pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB NYC08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB NYC08FA292Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSteven A. Jones Lancair IV P · Stafford, VAThe pilot's decision to install voltage regulators in the engine compartment where they were susceptible to water intrusion, which resulted in a malfunction of the standby electrical system's voltage regulator and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB NYC08CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB NYC08CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.NTSB NYC08CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VAThe student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB MIA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB NYC08LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.NTSB NYC08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08CA236Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VAAircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.NTSB ANC08CA073Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 510 · Norfork, VAThe tractor tug driver's failure to maintain clearance with the parked airplane.NTSB CHI08LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Norfolk, VAThe failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviate Raptor · Bealeton, VAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Midlothian, VAThe pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA08LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEmory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA08IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Richmond, VAThe installed wing panel clips failed due to fatigue, likely caused by the incorrect installation of the fasteners in response to SB 757-57-0027. Contributing to the incorrect installation was the SB's lack of clarity in the instructions and figures on the…NTSB NYC08FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Atkins, VAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.NTSB NYC08FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…NTSB NYC08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB NYC08LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Leesburg, VAThe airplane's runway excursion during landing roll following an encounter with ice. Contributing to the accident was the ice-covered runway, and the airport personnel's lack of knowledge regarding the runway condition.NTSB MIA08CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirIndus Thorpedo T211 · Stafford, VAThe student's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's improper supervision of the student.NTSB MIA08LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…