NTSB investigations, 2019, VA
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2019
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") = 2019 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 ERA20LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam Rocket F-1 F-1 · Suffolk, VAA structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer during aerobatic maneuvers near the airplane’s never-exceed speed. Contributing to the failure was the construction of the horizontal stabilizer that did not meet the kit manufacturer’s specifications.NTSB DCA20CA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ190 · Disputanta, VAan encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB ERA20LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · New Market, VAThe pilot's improper touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the right main landing gear leg and its associated shock/dampener.NTSB ERA19LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Norfolk, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten the two clamps securing the flexible coupling from the intercooler to the induction inlet.NTSB ERA19FA251Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tappahannock, VAThe pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airplane's parachute system.NTSB DCA19CA198Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Charlottesville, VAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB CEN19LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172 · North Garden, VAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pump drive gear.NTSB GAA19CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayse, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and attain sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA19TA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 152 · Wakefield, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power…NTSB GAA19CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.NTSB GAA19CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSKYBolt Smith Special Skybol · Stafford, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DCA19LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAurora PAV · Manassas, VAa loss of hover lift thrust provided by the eight lift motors due to a false on-ground rotor speed reduction command, resulting from excessive vibration.NTSB GAA19CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Culpeper, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB ERA19TA192Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Stafford, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA19LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Siddeley Hunter · Newport News, VAThe failure of the right main landing gear due to a fatigue cracking.NTSB WPR19TA142Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportZenair Zenith CH 701 · Marion, VAThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control following a bounced landing and his decision to fly the airplane without proper training.NTSB ERA19LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clover, VAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.NTSB ERA19TA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Lignum, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hanover, VAThe student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.NTSB GAA19CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.