NTSB investigations, 1995
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\") = 1995 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") = 1995 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA96FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · East Naples, FLThe pilot's disregard for the MDA for a specific segment of the VOR/DME approach which resulted in the inflight collision with a guy wire of an antenna and separation of 8.5 feet of the left wing.NTSB NYC96LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wildwood, NJfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA96LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Eastover, SCinadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX96LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HIthe flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CAthe balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.NTSB LAX96FA086Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Delano, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Durango, COthe failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB CHI96FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Eagle River, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while executing the circling approach. Factors were the descent below minimum descent altitude, the fog, the low ceiling and the icing conditions.NTSB BFO96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, OHthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…NTSB BFO96FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KYfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).NTSB ANC96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tanana, AKThe icing of the induction/intake screen and the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to takeoff into suspended snow and ice crystals.NTSB NYC96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Kutztown, PAthe student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.NTSB NYC96LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Pymatuning, PAthe pilot's intentional suicide.NTSB LAX96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HIThe failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's…NTSB LAX96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Quartzite, AZthe pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB CHI96LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Minocqua, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors.NTSB CHI96LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem.NTSB ATL96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-232 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing.NTSB MIA96LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SCfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees.NTSB LAX96LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Sonerai II · Ramona, CAan interruption of fuel flow to the engine due to a misrouted fuel vent line.NTSB FTW96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Whitewright, TXThe separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Munich, NDthe pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…NTSB CHI96IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MNinadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.NTSB BFO96LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Baltimore, MDfailure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing.NTSB MIA96FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FLoil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…NTSB LAX96LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CAthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX96FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAa partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.NTSB FTW96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers MY-200A · Madill, OKthe deterioration of the fuel supply line resulting in line blockage, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kaufman, TXThe loss of engine power due to a bent push rod and the resultant loss of oil. Factors were the cockpit smoke and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson ST-108-2 · Lake Dallas, TXthe failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.NTSB CHI96LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MOthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off.NTSB ANC96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Stevens Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the approach and landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced visibility created by the falling snow.NTSB NYC96LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3F · Westerly, RIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to…NTSB LAX96FA080Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAa push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking.NTSB ATL96FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3-C65 · Belzoni, MSfailure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB FTW96IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Denver, COfailure by the outside contractor to perform adequate maintenance, and failure by the operator to perform an adequate inspection.NTSB SEA96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.NTSB SEA96FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB FTW96LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Round Rock, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.NTSB CHI96LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Wheeling, ILthe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.NTSB NYC96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · East Hampton, NYfailure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bakersfield, CAthe pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain.NTSB LAX96FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX96FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue…NTSB CHI96FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMumm Lancair · Morris, MNthe partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately…NTSB MIA96WA054Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDouglas DC-3 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB FTW96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Waller, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.