NTSB investigations, 2011, 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\") = 2011
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") = 2011 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 ERA12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Farmville, VAThe pilot did not maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB ERA12LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSigmon Harvey E Vans RV 6 · Abingdon, VAThe failure of the Pitts pilot to see and avoid the RV-6 that had landed ahead. Contributing to the accident was the Pitts pilot's inability to hear the RV-6 pilot's radio calls due to the lack of a radio in the Pitts.NTSB ERA12CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA12CA054Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Trike · Amherst, VAThe student pilot's inadequate aircraft control and improper airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.NTSB ERA12CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Manassas, VAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA12LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Williamsburg, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Warrenton, VAThe pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent.NTSB ERA12LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRivers William J KR-2 · Wytheville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ERA12CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's inadequate knowledge of the airplane's emergency gear extension procedures, which resulted in his failure to successfully perform a manual extension of the landing gear.NTSB ERA12LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Leesburg, VAThe pilot did not follow the engine start checklist.NTSB ERA11LA466Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Manasses, VAAn undetermined nose landing gear steering anomaly or anomalies, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. The damage to the nose landing gear precluded a determination of the cause of…NTSB ERA11CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA11CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ERA11CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportG-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA11FA443Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed and excessive bank angle while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11CA423Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Quinton, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA378Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Jonesville, VAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Warrenton, VAThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.NTSB ERA11LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeigh S-6 Coyote II · New Kent, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA267Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Galax, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing.NTSB ERA11FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Altavista, VAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.NTSB ERA11LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA11FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReplogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total…NTSB ERA11LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Culpeper, VAMechanical failure of the transmission for reasons that could not be determined because the transmission could not be torn down.NTSB OPS11IA401Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportArlington, VAThe tower controller's loss of consciousness induced by lack of sleep, fatigue resulting from working successive midnight shifts, and air traffic control scheduling practices.NTSB ERA11IA184Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Haynesville, VAThe manufacturer's inadequate design fix for previously known tailcone stinger water ingestion and retention.