Final NTSB investigations, 2009
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 |
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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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB CEN10CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoover Frank RV-8 · Houma, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer · Eldon, MOThe pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.NTSB CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR72 · Dallas, TXA fatigue failure of an elevator stop bracket, which resulted in a partial jam of the elevator control. Contributing to the failure was the improper installation of shim stacks, poor alignment of the brackets, and cyclic stresses acting on the lower stop,…NTSB ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB ERA10FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Heflin, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…NTSB CEN10LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Robert Lee, TXThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Santa Fe, NMAn engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.NTSB CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.NTSB CEN10CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bowie, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.NTSB WPR10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Albion, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.NTSB ERA10LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA079Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C++ · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)The pilot's failure to fully land the helicopter prior to entering a turn in strong, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Moab, UTThe pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…NTSB WPR10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR-8B · Auburn, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA10LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SCMaintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.NTSB WPR10LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Camas, WAThe left magneto's broken p-lead, which led to the engine inadvertently starting while the pilot was turning the propeller by hand.NTSB ERA10LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a stall and inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information. Also contributing was the instructor's inadequate…NTSB WPR10CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1-A · West Jordon, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TXThe fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.NTSB CEN10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.NTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.NTSB ANC10CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Selawik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Corona, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA085Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HIAn uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…NTSB WPR10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CAA total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA10FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Gulf of MexicoUndetermined (airplane and pilot missing).NTSB WPR10LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEADS Socata TBM 700 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and clearance from terrain during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a partially obscured runway.NTSB DCA10IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD · Charlotte, NCThe Captain's failure to initiate a go-around from a Category III approach when satisfactory tracking performance was not maintained below the required altitude resulting in excessive bank angle maneuvers at low altitude. Factors contributing to the incident…NTSB CEN10LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGibson Mark Manta 503 · Magnolia, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering and his improper decision to fly with a low overcast sky.NTSB CEN10FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Alva, OKThe pilot's impairment due to medication use, a migraine headache, or both, and his decision to continue the approach below minimums without the proper visual references, resulting in the subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Pasco, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.NTSB WPR10CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN10FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.NTSB CEN10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pearland, TXThe student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.NTSB WPR10FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CAAirspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, KYThe overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Birmingham, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB CEN10FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted…NTSB CEN10FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…NTSB WPR10LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Temple Bar, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention during the preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Diamond Point, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB ERA10LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5 · LaGrange, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Hatteras, NCThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.