NTSB investigations, 2002, WI
180,598 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,578 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
| 1964 | 70 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1966 | 88 |
| 1967 | 99 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 93 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 65 |
| 1972 | 74 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 75 |
| 1978 | 90 |
| 1979 | 89 |
| 1980 | 62 |
| 1981 | 69 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 44 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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\") = 2002
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WI' 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") = 2002 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WI' 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 CHI03FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WIThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.NTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.NTSB CHI03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMork Kitfox III · Evansville, WIThe loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.NTSB CHI02LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sturtevant, WIThe proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI02LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Chetek, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.NTSB CHI02LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank RV-8A · Brodhead, WIThe failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02CA279Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Brookfield, WIThe inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.NTSB CHI02LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine…NTSB CHI02CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WIThe total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Buffalo City, WIThe malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.NTSB CHI02FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…NTSB CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.NTSB CHI02LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe G · Palmyra, WIFailure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI02LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-135 · Lyons, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite New Standard D-25 · Oshkosh, WIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors to the accident include the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the transmission wire.NTSB CHI02FA200Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WIInadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors…NTSB CHI02LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.NTSB CHI02CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.NTSB CHI02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI02TA149Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Necedah, WIDirectional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI02LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenosha, WIThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Neenah, WIThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB CHI02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WIThe loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI02FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Racine, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.NTSB CHI02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Cumberland, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after encountering high winds and gusty winds during taxi from landing.NTSB CHI02IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Hillsdale, WIThe fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.NTSB CHI02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Appleton, WIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CHI02FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Alma, WIThe pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the…NTSB CHI02LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.NTSB CHI02IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Appleton, WIThe separation of the low pressure turbine module due to coke resulting in the blockage of the oil system.NTSB CHI02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Holstein, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway marker sign which the airplane…NTSB CHI02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lynxville, WIThe pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · East Troy, WIThe pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate.