NTSB investigations, 2013
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\") = 2013 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") = 2013 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 WPR14CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN14WA208Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525A · Honiley, United KingdomNTSB WPR14WA085Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Berastagi, IndonesiaOn December 30, 2013, at about 1030 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter, registration PK-DAL, crashed shortly after takeoff from a hospital near Berastagi, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there was one fatality and two serious injuries…NTSB CEN14CA096Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Concordia, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the runway during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an earth berm.NTSB WPR14LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAThe flight instructor’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR14CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-400 · Napa, CAFailure to maintain clearance from obstacles during a descent that resulted in an inadvertent collision with a pole.NTSB WPR14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Roberts, MTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain during taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN14CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Paradis, LAThe collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · White Plains, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of controlNTSB CEN14LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR14LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 1 · Lodi, CAThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR14FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fresno, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane at night with a diagnosed medical condition that degraded…NTSB ERA14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Littleton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA14FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Biglerville, PAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR14CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.NTSB WPR14CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Laural, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.NTSB WPR14CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Ignatius, MTThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA14CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.NTSB ANC14CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR14CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ENG14IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MOThe initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…NTSB WPR14CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.NTSB DCA14WA023Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB ERA14LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident engine examination.NTSB CEN14WA093Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R 44 · Bordeaux, FranceOn December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual…NTSB CEN14CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Guymon, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA14WA025Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 - 212 · Changi, SingaporeThe Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 that occurred on December 19, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…NTSB WPR14LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-301 · Los Angeles, CAThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the fuel supply.NTSB ERA14FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Chatlottesville, VAThe pilot’s failure to position the fuel selector handle in a fuel tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was the separation of his shoulder harness due to overload in an…NTSB ERA14FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Panama City, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his failure to use the available shoulder harness.NTSB ERA14FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 390 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs.NTSB DCA14WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Arusha, TanzaniaNTSB ERA14LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Burlington, NCA loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.NTSB CEN14LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Unknown · Palestine, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during landing.NTSB CEN14LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305C (0 1E) · Hondo, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing…NTSB ERA14WA079Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172A · Teresina Municipality, BrazilOn December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers…NTSB CEN14LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaarten H Versteeg Zenith 601XL(B) · Leakey, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.NTSB WPR14WA072Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369E · Lake Ross, New Zealand, New ZealandOn December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations…NTSB WPR14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.NTSB ANC14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR14CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Henderson, NVThe flight crew's improper in-flight fuel planning lead to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmingdale, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowling Green, OHA bird strike during takeoff.NTSB WPR14FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HIThe loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades.NTSB CEN14FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Collbran, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MIThe student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.NTSB CEN14IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · Eau Claire, WIThe failure of the copilot’s windshield inner layer due to a peel chip that developed as a result of mechanical and thermal expansion stresses.NTSB CEN14LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112 · Hammond, LAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.NTSB WPR14LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S 2C · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in impact with a runway identifier sign, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to take the controls and initiate a go-around.NTSB WPR14LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Chowchilla, CAThe failure of the torsional drive coupling, which resulted in a loss of drive to the main rotor system during low-altitude flight.