NTSB investigations, 1993, WA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 | 110 |
| 1965 | 131 |
| 1966 | 140 |
| 1967 | 159 |
| 1968 | 125 |
| 1969 | 116 |
| 1970 | 118 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 107 |
| 1973 | 104 |
| 1974 | 109 |
| 1975 | 129 |
| 1976 | 117 |
| 1977 | 104 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 118 |
| 1980 | 107 |
| 1981 | 102 |
| 1982 | 95 |
| 1983 | 101 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 73 |
| 1986 | 100 |
| 1987 | 79 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 76 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 94 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 62 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 29 |
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\") = 1993
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' 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") = 1993 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' 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 SEA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.NTSB SEA94FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Spokane, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the instrument landing system approach course. The pilot's failure to perform a missed approach was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Pasco, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system.NTSB SEA94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Mesa, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare.NTSB SEA94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAThe student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kirkland, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.NTSB SEA94LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawkins & Powers UH-1B · North Bend, WATotal failure of the intermediate gearbox. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Toledo, WATransmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.NTSB SEA94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Christina Minicoupe · Spokane, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper descent rate.NTSB SEA94FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kelso, WAThe pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure. Factors in the accident were: the weather and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Renton, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Longbranch, WAThe instructor pilot's failure to follow procedures. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the landing area.NTSB SEA94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Garfield, WAConnecting rod bolt fatigue.NTSB SEA94LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Marysville, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude.NTSB SEA94LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Orting, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB SEA93FA214Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (vs), and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's diverted attention, and an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA93LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction.NTSB SEA93LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Quilcene, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and glidepath.NTSB SEA93LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Arlington, WAFracture of the left stabilizer spar.NTSB SEA93LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waterville, WAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.NTSB SEA93LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164A · Dayton, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines. The unmarked power lines were a factor.NTSB SEA93LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include a wet, downhill, grass runway during the abort.NTSB SEA93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Auburn, WAFailure of the connecting rod bolt. The high vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Garfield, WAThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include approach airspeed not maintained, a lack of total experience, and a ditch near the runway.NTSB SEA93LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Ilwaco, WAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his attempt to take off with the aircraft over gross weight.NTSB SEA93LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKope Zenith CH200 · Waterville, WAA short in the electrical wiring to the fuel pump.NTSB SEA93FA178Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Seattle, WAShorted magneto condensers. Factors include a hidden obstruction in the landing area, and a reduction in rotor RPM from attempting to avoid the obstruction.NTSB SEA93FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 182L · Missing, WAUndetermined.NTSB SEA93LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Ephrata, WAInadequate visual lookout by both pilots, resulting in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the Grumman 164B pilot to adequately monitor the UNICOM frequency.NTSB SEA93LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Monroe, WAThe improper inflight decision by the PIC and his failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, unavailability of runway lights, and lack of recent night flight time by the PIC.NTSB SEA93LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Dayton, WAThe loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.NTSB SEA93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Chewelah, WAThe failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and correct for ground loop/swerve.NTSB SEA93LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBucker Flugzeugbau BU-131 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's improper use of the brakes. The gusty, crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA93FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Battleground, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude during his maneuver.NTSB SEA93LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rockford, WAThe pilot failed to maintain alignment with the landing area. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.NTSB SEA93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Friday Harbor, WAFuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.NTSB SEA93LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Seattle, WAThe disengagement of the gear down-lock mechanism due to corrosion and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment.NTSB SEA93LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Wilbur, WAVisual lookout was not maintained. The wires were a factor.NTSB SEA93LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarity with geographic area and the grass.NTSB SEA93LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot misjudged the landing flare.NTSB SEA93LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ephrata, WAUndetermined loss of power and the lack of suitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB SEA93LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lynden, WADirectional control not being maintained. Factors include a high touchdown speed, light rain, and a wet landing surface.NTSB SEA93FA125Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Enumclaw, WAInadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.NTSB SEA93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.NTSB SEA93LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bellevue, WAFailure of the right main landing gear shock strut.NTSB SEA93LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportApplebay Zuni · Deer Park, WAImproperly planned approach by the PIC.NTSB SEA93LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bellingham, WAThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the student's lack of total experience.NTSB SEA93LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRambow Monnett Moni · Ritzville, WAThe improper landing flare.NTSB SEA93LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WAThe premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.NTSB SEA93LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRainey Aero Phaeton · Mead, WAThe pilot in command's inadvertently entering a stall condition. A factor contributing to the accident was gusts.