NTSB investigations, 1990, WV
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 | 20 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 10 |
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\") = 1990
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WV' 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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WV' 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 BFO91LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Summerville, WVPilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. The turbulent weather was a related factor.NTSB NYC91LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Parkersburg, WVCatastrophic failure of the left engine fan disc due to low cycle fatigue.NTSB BFO91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.NTSB BFO90FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WVThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.NTSB BFO90LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Charleston, WVFuel exhaustion due to fatigue failure of a fuel line. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain and obstructions (trees & utility pole) in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO90LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · S. Charleston, WVPilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A related factor crosswind conditions.NTSB BFO90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Alderson, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the aircraft to stall. Low altitude and inattention were related factors.NTSB BFO90FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Charleston, WVThe pilot's improper IFR procedures, his failure to maintain a proper glide path on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approach at the decision height. The adverse weather was a related factor.NTSB BFO90FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Onego, WVVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (altitude) from mountainous terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB BFO90FA050Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Anawalt, WVFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and low ceiling.NTSB BFO90LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Evans, WVFailure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin.NTSB BFO90FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Capon Bridge, WVInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of the DC-3, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (transmission wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilots.NTSB BFO90IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Davis, WVThe improper installation of the connecting rod bearings on the number one cylinder.NTSB BFO90FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ona, WVThe improperly set stabilator trim and the improperly loaded aircraft.NTSB BFO90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grafton, WVThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, when operating at reduced power in conditions which were conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB BFO90DIG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Cabins, WVThe pilot failed to detect and remain clear of the power line which crossed the field in which he was attempting to land. Contributing to the accident was the moderate to severe turbulence in the area at the time of the accident.