Final NTSB investigations, WY
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
| 1964 | 47 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 53 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 11 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WY' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 WPR26LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot’s decision to perform a take-off in high-density-altitude, gusting-crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR26LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Marbleton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s improper flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing.NTSB WPR26LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDean J Irvin KFA Safari XL · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA201Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Cowley, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR26LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMarshall Daniel R L-21 · Cody, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR26LA095Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadvertent descent while operating in flat light conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJordan Valley CCX-2000 · Alcova, WYThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Parkman, WYThe pilots’ failure to maintain separation while conducting air work in a common operational area. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ divided attention associated with the mission activity and unreliable radio communications.NTSB WPR26LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Cody, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WYThe loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.NTSB WPR26LA048Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Evanston, WYThe airplane’s encounter with downdrafts in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight through mountainous terrain in marginal weather conditions.NTSB ANC25LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off airport landing.NTSB WPR25LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Etna, WYThe pilot’s premature rotation at insufficient airspeed during takeoff to avoid an unexpected animal on the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive…NTSB WPR25LA201Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s loss of visual reference during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB WPR25LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WYA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet.NTSB WPR25LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDaher TBM700 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was free of snow contamination before takeoff and to follow the manufacturer’s anti-icing procedure during continued snowfall, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control shortly after liftoff.…NTSB WPR24FA291Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Meeteetse, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.NTSB ANC24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoberts Jeff Super RV8 · Carter, WYThe pilots encounter with a shifting winds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR24FA257Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Recluse, WYThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction from the autopilot disconnecting due to an…NTSB WPR24LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKubicek Factory S R O BB26Z · Casper, WYThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in the pilot’s ejection from the basket and serious injury.NTSB WPR24LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Teton Village, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface.NTSB WPR24LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Harmony, WYA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.NTSB WPR24LA205Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportReplica PA-12 Replica · Douglas, WYA loss of power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to calibrate the fuel flow indicator.NTSB WPR24LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Garrett, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB WPR24LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportOklahoma Fat Tire Flyers CCX-2000 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in aground loop.NTSB ANC24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Afton, WYThe commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.NTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Rawlins, WYThe student pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an unstabilized approach, which resulted the airplane landing short of the runway and coming to rest inverted.NTSB WPR24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Casper, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR23FA289Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit.NTSB WPR23LA283Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C35 · Rock Springs, WYMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the propeller pitch control rod castellated nut hardware, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the pitch control bearing and subsequent loss of engine RPM and thrust.NTSB WPR23LA277Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Casper, WYThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing after encountering wake turbulence.NTSB WPR23FA188Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Albany, WYThe pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall/spin, and the pilot’s spatial disorientation…NTSB WPR23FA137Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182S · Alcova, WYThe airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR23LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Lander, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Afton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.NTSB WPR23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Evanston, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loopNTSB WPR23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Laramie, WYThe partial loss of engine power due to the seizure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve in the valve guide.NTSB WPR22LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk · Lander, WYA reported severe airframe vibration and subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not made available for examination.NTSB WPR22LA334Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuxbaum Mark Edward Long EZ · Medicine Bow, WYA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve head.NTSB WPR22LA253Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with convective turbulence and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight breakup.NTSB WPR22LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Afton, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and bounced landing which resulted in loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN22FA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExpress 2000RG · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while managing a loss of engine power and inflight fire, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss…NTSB WPR22LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTwenty Second Street Backcountry Boss · Douglas, WYThe pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.NTSB WPR22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrainNTSB WPR22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDarrell D. Dugger Mustang II · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 404 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.