NTSB investigations, 1989
180,582 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,566 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 | 3,514 |
| 1984 | 3,405 |
| 1985 | 3,055 |
| 1986 | 2,831 |
| 1987 | 2,774 |
| 1988 | 2,685 |
| 1989 | 2,502 |
| 1990 | 2,479 |
| 1991 | 2,419 |
| 1992 | 2,328 |
| 1993 | 2,283 |
| 1994 | 2,229 |
| 1995 | 2,281 |
| 1996 | 2,150 |
| 1997 | 2,121 |
| 1998 | 2,195 |
| 1999 | 2,175 |
| 2000 | 2,183 |
| 2001 | 2,031 |
| 2002 | 2,000 |
| 2003 | 2,062 |
| 2004 | 1,930 |
| 2005 | 2,001 |
| 2006 | 1,826 |
| 2007 | 1,984 |
| 2008 | 1,882 |
| 2009 | 1,783 |
| 2010 | 1,786 |
| 2011 | 1,848 |
| 2012 | 1,834 |
| 2013 | 1,561 |
| 2014 | 1,534 |
| 2015 | 1,581 |
| 2016 | 1,662 |
| 2017 | 1,635 |
| 2018 | 1,687 |
| 2019 | 1,626 |
| 2020 | 1,396 |
| 2021 | 1,645 |
| 2022 | 1,700 |
| 2023 | 1,678 |
| 2024 | 1,693 |
| 2025 | 1,655 |
| 2026 | 1,342 |
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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\") = 1989 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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") = 1989 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB LAX90FA061Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-204 · Tucson, AZFailure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect an electrical wire which had chafed against a hydraulic line and which eventually arced causing a leak in the hydraulic line and subsequent fire and hydraulic system failure. In addition, previous wear…NTSB LAX90LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night visual approach.NTSB MKC90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NEInproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB MIA90FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Meridian, MSIn flight loss of control by the pilot while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's apprehension toward instrument flying and the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time.NTSB LAX90FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight of the aircraft to be exceeded, and the tailwind.NTSB DEN90LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Tularosa, NMThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to see and avoid the road sign during the precautionary landing. The adverse weather was a realted factor.NTSB CHI90LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Lizton, INSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of…NTSB CHI90LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach. A contributing factor was the icing condition that existed at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL90LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150A · Winston Salem, NCA blocked fuel vent line, which prevented normal fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of power.NTSB ANC90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Tanana, AKFailure of the right main gear axle bolt.NTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Sarasota, FLExcessive airspeed for landing and improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise; and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA90FA044Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Stuart, FLThe pilot's improper calculation of fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply to reach his destination.NTSB FTW90LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OKPilots failure to correctly maintain the proper glidepath, which caused him to impact short of the runway.NTSB FTW90DRD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLong E-Z-E Long E-Z-E- · Hammond, LAInadequate aircraft handling and recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were gusty wind conditions, the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB DEN90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Chillicothe, OHImproper planning/decision by the student pilot, which resulted in a landing on a slick runway, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in his inability to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were: the…NTSB CHI90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and his improper use of (normal) brakes. His decision to make a running takeoff, his lack of total experience, and the snowbank were contributing factors.NTSB CHI90FA056Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Merrill, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during his landing roll and an inflight encounter with icing conditions.NTSB CHI90FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Merrill, WIFlight into known adverse weather by the pilot, and structural/wing ice. Factors related to the accident were: the icing conditions and trees in the area of the accident.NTSB CHI90FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Erie, PAThe pilot's failure to assure that the aircraft had an adequate supply of fuel on board for the intended flight. Contributing factors to the accident were an inoperative right fuel quantity gage which resulted in inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and…NTSB BFO90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-24 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the aircraft to stall and land hard.NTSB ANC90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AKImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in loss of aircraft control during takeoff, and subsequent impact with the water. The weather conditions were contributing factors.NTSB NYC90LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · No. Andover, MAThe pilot inadvertently turned off the magneto switch during a go-around, resulting in a loss of power. Also causal to the accident was the failure of the pilot of a second airplane to respond to the tower controller's instructions. A factor related to the…NTSB MIA90LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225B · Miami, FLFatal injury to a stowaway due to asphyxia and hypothermia.NTSB MIA90FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTundermann Venne Q-2 · Zephyrhills, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX90LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Gorman, CAThe malfunctioning propeller governor, and the pilot's misjudgement of altitude and distance of the approach path during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the power lines across the approach path to the runway and the…NTSB FTW90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB FTW90FA046Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · S Marsh Is 7The pilot's failure to recognize and correct a situation involving loss of tail rotor effectiveness, resulting in loss of aircraft control.NTSB DEN90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Billings, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during adverse wind conditions.NTSB DCA90MA011Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE-3101 · Pasco, WAThe flightcrew's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument landing system (ILS) approach that led to a stall, most likely of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's…NTSB CHI90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · North Canton, OHContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in accumulation of airframe icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and runway/terrain conditions.NTSB ATL90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TNThe failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and…NTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB MIA90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to a loss of consciousness brought on by reactive hypoglycemia.NTSB FTW90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Minden, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel by not maintaining an adequate supply of fuel.NTSB DEN90LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Firestone, COPremature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.NTSB CHI90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Middletown, OHThe inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.NTSB CHI90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · New Phila, OHThe pilot's failure to drain all of the trapped water from the fuel system prior to flight. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Muscle Shoals, ALThe premature flare initiated by the student pilot and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which led to an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.NTSB SEA90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Salem, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.NTSB FTW90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Grand Prairie, TXManufacturer's failure to property install the left side components of the dual control system following its removal for additional completion work prior to delivery of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the failure of quality control personnel to…NTSB FTW90DQG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSenior Aerosport/Paet PJ 260 · Hereford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance on the approach to landing. A factor was the power pole just short of the end of the runway.NTSB MIA90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Lauderdale, FLPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.NTSB ATL90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Danielsville, GAInadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related factors were: a false fuel quantity indication, trees in the emergency landing area, and failure of the landing gear…NTSB LAX90LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient terrain clearance altitude during a low altitude turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in conducting touch-and-go landings with a 700-foot ceiling.NTSB LAX90LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's improper level-off and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC90LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Brevig Mission, AKLoss of power in the the right engine for an unknown reason. The rough/uneven terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX90LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Santa Ana, CAThe copilot's overrotation of the aircraft during the flare which allowed the tail to collide with the runway. The failure of the captain to take appropriate corrective action was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Norcross, GAThe student pilot's improper execution of the landing procedure resulting in dynamic roll-over of the helicopter.