NTSB investigations, 2008, WY
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 16 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 13 |
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\") = 2008
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WY' 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") = 2008 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WY' 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 WPR09CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB WPR09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Sheridan, WYMaintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B60 · Rock River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions.NTSB WPR09LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Powder River, WYA flight control system malfunction while the helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude due to the failure/separation of the rotor blade control tube.NTSB SEA08LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WYThe pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.NTSB LAX08CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB LAX08CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFowler SX300 · Cheyenne, WYLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WYA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Buffalo, WYThe pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.NTSB LAX08LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Evanston, WYA collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WYA loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control.NTSB LAX08LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · Rock River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset.NTSB SEA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.NTSB DCA08IA044Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 · Jackson, WYthe loss of braking action on the left main landing gear due to the cross connection of the wheel speed tachometer wires that was caused by inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane during the installation of the main landing gear.NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB DEN08LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.