Final NTSB investigations, 2005
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
| 1962 | 72 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 78 |
| 1964 | 5,253 |
| 1965 | 5,377 |
| 1966 | 5,912 |
| 1967 | 6,339 |
| 1968 | 5,199 |
| 1969 | 5,027 |
| 1970 | 4,915 |
| 1971 | 4,825 |
| 1972 | 4,430 |
| 1973 | 4,398 |
| 1974 | 4,565 |
| 1975 | 4,403 |
| 1976 | 4,314 |
| 1977 | 4,412 |
| 1978 | 4,624 |
| 1979 | 4,165 |
| 1980 | 3,921 |
| 1981 | 3,836 |
| 1982 | 3,545 |
| 1983 | 3,511 |
| 1984 | 3,403 |
| 1985 | 3,051 |
| 1986 | 2,824 |
| 1987 | 2,757 |
| 1988 | 2,651 |
| 1989 | 2,478 |
| 1990 | 2,451 |
| 1991 | 2,391 |
| 1992 | 2,293 |
| 1993 | 2,244 |
| 1994 | 2,190 |
| 1995 | 2,216 |
| 1996 | 2,091 |
| 1997 | 2,038 |
| 1998 | 2,061 |
| 1999 | 2,069 |
| 2000 | 2,026 |
| 2001 | 1,876 |
| 2002 | 1,868 |
| 2003 | 1,928 |
| 2004 | 1,776 |
| 2005 | 1,826 |
| 2006 | 1,644 |
| 2007 | 1,809 |
| 2008 | 1,714 |
| 2009 | 1,613 |
| 2010 | 1,561 |
| 2011 | 1,612 |
| 2012 | 1,578 |
| 2013 | 1,317 |
| 2014 | 1,321 |
| 2015 | 1,317 |
| 2016 | 1,344 |
| 2017 | 1,334 |
| 2018 | 1,354 |
| 2019 | 1,309 |
| 2020 | 1,141 |
| 2021 | 1,216 |
| 2022 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 1,216 |
| 2024 | 1,139 |
| 2025 | 779 |
| 2026 | 365 |
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\") = 2005
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2005 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 LAX06FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…NTSB DEN06CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Hobbs, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.NTSB NYC06CA063Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-200 · Baltimore, MDThe passenger's improper decision to get up from her seat while the airplane was taxiing. A factor was the inadvertent excessive application of the emergency brake.NTSB MIA06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Alexander City, ALThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper rate of descent during approach for landing to the glassy water resulting in a hard landing and separation of the floats.NTSB LAX06LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to follow the airplane's checklist, which resulted in his failure to remove the gust lock prior to flight.NTSB LAX06CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Mark IV · California City, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff.NTSB DFW06CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Washington, LAThe in-flight collision with a bird and the pilot's physical impairment (vision), directional control was not possible.NTSB DFW06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Yoakum, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun.NTSB MIA06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Lake Wales, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a hard, off-airport forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Eureka Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and his delay in aborting the landing.NTSB DFW06CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI06FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NEThe non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…NTSB ATL06FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sylva, NCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA06CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Sweet Home, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encountering muddy terrain and nosing over. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the muddy terrain.NTSB NYC06CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Jamestown, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Factors included the ice on the runway and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC06CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Greenville, NHThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure.NTSB LAX06FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.NTSB LAX06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF-5C · Lihue, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft on landing.NTSB SEA06LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WAThe ground personnel baggage handler failed to maintain clearance from the aircraft with cargo handling equipment during ground operations and inadvertently damaged the airplane's pressure bulkhead which subsequently decompressed during climb to cruise.NTSB LAX06CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB CHI06LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MNA loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only.NTSB ATL06LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GAThe total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod.NTSB ATL06LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Maiden, NCThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 P · Wilmington, NCThe student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX06FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in external load operations.NTSB DFW06LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.NTSB DEN06CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Moriarty, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making and the high velocity, gusty winds.NTSB CHI06CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pelican Lake, WIThe pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area. Factors were the snow and ice covered lake.NTSB SEA06CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the fence post.NTSB LAX06LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.NTSB DFW06CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB DFW06CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCASA 1.131E · McKinney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's helmet and goggles shifting while maneuvering.NTSB SEA06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Portland, ORA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.NTSB MIA06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE23 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA06CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Haines City, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX06LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN06LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSyracuse Kitfox · Niwot, COThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.NTSB CHI06CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarpenter RAF 2000 · Wintersville, OHThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. A factor was the reported wind gust.NTSB LAX06FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…NTSB DEN06CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Los Lunas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI06CA056Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Platteville, WIThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered.NTSB CHI06CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Morris, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a quartering tailwind and not maintaining directional control. Factors were the quartering tailwind and the snowdrift.NTSB LAX06LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane.NTSB LAX06LA064Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gilroy, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low…NTSB ATL06CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out, and proper altitude clearance during a low level flight, resulting in an in-flight collision with a power line.NTSB ANC06LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB NYC06LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Chaplin, CTA complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB NYC06IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Boston, MAWater dilution of the grease, which resulted in the failure of the number 4 wheel bearing.NTSB DEN06LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Peyton, COthe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportElliott Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · California, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his failure to comply with procedures/directives, and the inadvertent stall/spin he encountered on his turn to base.