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FAA incident reports

234,323 FAA reports of aviation accidents and incidents, from the FAA’s Accident/Incident Data System (AIDS) through its Aviation Safety Information Portal. An incident falls short of an accident: a bird strike, say, or a gear-up landing without substantial damage. The NTSB investigates accidents separately, and its record of an accident is the fuller one.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Incident 20090719011039IAmtr Cgshawk · Pocomoke Towns, MD(-23) Pilot took off from airstrip near his house. Engine lost power during take off at approximately 500 feet and pilot landed on route 113 south in the median strip. Pilot stated to Maryland state police be believed the malfunction was caused by a fuel…Jul 19, 2009 · N3525J · Substantial damage Accident 20090718053969ABellanca 8KCAB · Waring, TXOn July 18, 2009, [privacy data omitted] acted as pilot in command his aircraft a 1980 Bellanca registration number N299ID. During the landing phase at rust field airport [privacy data omitted] lost control of the aircraft after applying the brakes. The…Jul 18, 2009 · N2991D · Substantial damage Incident 20090718047779IGates Lear 25B · Birmingham, ALPilot stated that everything seemed to be ok and checklist was complete. Upon touchdown the main landing gear (MLG) brakes seemed to be locked up. The left tires blew and the aircraft veered off to the left and came to a stop on the left side of the runway…Jul 18, 2009 · N279LE · Minor damage Accident 20090718047649ADressen Don Back Countr · Anchorage, AKAccording to the airman, he was practicing cross-wind landings on the mud flats near the mouth of the big susitna river, Alaska. Upon landing, at the touchdown in gusty wind the aircraft began to weathervane to the left. He attempted to correct and do a go…Jul 18, 2009 · N425BC · Substantial damage Incident 20090718020049IAmtr Sportstar · Indianapolis, INJuly 17,2009 a flat tire on N902LA was replaced by the pilot. July 18, 2009 at 1130 during pilot training, flight instructor was demonstrating landing at the Greenwood airport. During landing,the left main tire departed the airplane. The pilot landed the…Jul 18, 2009 · N902LA · Minor damage Accident 20090718016179AWeissr Lancair · Santa Clarita, CA(-23) ARRIVED AT ACCIDENT SITE AT 13;30 on 07/18/2009. DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT INDICATES THAT IT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN, WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE DEBRIS FIELD WAS CONTAINED IN A SMALL AREA AROUND THE AIRCRAFT WITH ALL…Jul 18, 2009 · N244RR · Destroyed · 2 fatal Incident 20090718014519ICessna 550 · Morristown, NJ(-23) A/c landed hard on runway 23 and went off the side of the runway. Striking 3 runway lights, the aircraft taxied to the ramp and upon further inspection at a later time, minor flap damage, and small dents to the lt and rt wing, and fuselage were reported.Jul 18, 2009 · N45VM · Minor damage Incident 20090718014299IGulstm G1159A · Las Vegas, NV(-23) On 07/18/2009 at 0947 hrs. Aircraft N399AP, Gulfstream g-iii, model GA-1159A, during takeoff at mccarran airport on runway 7L experienced a #4 main tire tread loss. Unknown to the flight crew, aircraft climbed out and experienced an airframe vibration.…Jul 18, 2009 · N399AP · Minor damage Accident 20090718013529ALeider Leiderthorpt · Carson City, NV(-23) During landing on runway 27, the thorp T18, veered off the right side of the runway. The aircraft flipped over and came to rest inverted, 30 feet off runway 27. The aircraft was upside down facing to the east. There was a small fuel spill with no fire.Jul 18, 2009 · N37GL · Substantial damage Incident 20090718013049IAmtr Pulsarxp · Soddy Daisy, TN(-23) Aircraft made an emergency landing on highway 27 near Soddy Daisy TN after engine quit. One wing was nearly full of fuel while the other was nearly empty. The empty tank had fuel added and the aircraft ran normally and took off. Further inspection…Jul 18, 2009 · N75725 · No damage Incident 20090718011899ICubcft CC11100 · Rock Springs, WY(-23) The pilot lost control of the sport pilot tail wheel aircraft on landing at krks. The pilot stated that on landing roll out the aircraft veered left and right rudder input had no effect and the aircraft continued to veer left until the right main…Jul 18, 2009 · N957BS · Minor damage Accident 20090718011869ACessna 172M · New Braunfels, TXWhile attempting to land, the pilot of N5556S, failed to use the proper approach speed and failed to maintain a proper pitch attitude to accomplish a successful landing. Upon the initial touchdown, he landed on all three landing gear simulataneously. This…Jul 18, 2009 · N5556S · Substantial damage Accident 20090718011789APiper PA28140 · Malvern, AR(-23) Pilot stated he noticed on final he was too high, airspeed read 80 KTS. Gave 3 notches of flaps, airspeed reads 60 knots. Gave full throttle, engine responded but sink rate continued to be a factor. Nosed down, saw I was not going to make runway. Hit…Jul 18, 2009 · N33365 · Destroyed Accident 20090718011639ABeech TC45J · Verdel, NE(-23) The pilot with one passenger departed from a private airfield two miles east of lynch, Nebraska. After a brief flight at low altitude the right engine began to run rough and lose power. The pilot switched the fuel selector and after not regaining power…Jul 18, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 20090718010379AFaulkm Faulk · La Porte, TX(-23) Aircraft departed from La Porte Municipal Airport, Texas (T41) runway 31 at approximately 10:10 CST. Witness statement indicated that aircraft was at about 200 feet and at a high angle of attack and slightly descending. The aircraft maintained the high…Jul 18, 2009 · N62431 · Destroyed Accident 20090717047959ACessna 172L · Anchorage, AKAfter landing at the Lake Hood Strip the pilot received taxi instructions to transient parking. The pilot being unfamiliar with lake Hood proceeded to taxi through taxiway hotel and onto a road heading northwest to taxiway victor. The sun was shinning…Jul 17, 2009 · N7136Q · Substantial damage Incident 20090717047859IMooney M20J · Ocean City, NJN201EF landed gear up on runway 6/24, after experiencing electrical problems, while enroute from providence, RI. No injuries reported to either pilot or passenger. Aircraft was operated on IFR flight plan. Investigation revealed that the 70 amp. Circuit…Jul 17, 2009 · N201EE · Minor damage Accident 20090717024159ABeech 35B33 · Truckee, CAAccording to the pilot, he performed a preflight inspection visually checking the fuel level, and oil levels. After start-up all engine instruments were "in the green." He configured the airplane for a high-altitude takeoff, which included leaning the…Jul 17, 2009 · N9772Y · Substantial damage Accident 20090717020259ACessna 182P · Mchenry, ILPilot needed to move the airplane because his bay was going to be dredged. He intended to move the airplane to the east side of pistakee lake. He did not procure a weather briefing. He had one passenger who had not flown before. Drizzle was falling when he…Jul 17, 2009 · N7482Q · Substantial damage Incident 20090717019629IAmtr VANSRV6A · Sioux Falls, SD[privacy data omitted], The PIC of N181A, landed on rwy. 03 in fsd and proceeded to the taxiway where he lost control of the aircraft and hit a taxiway sign. [privacy data omitted] Believed that it was combination of the wind and possible mechanical problem…Jul 17, 2009 · N181A · Minor damage Accident 20090717016169ACroman SH3H · Willow Creek, CA(-23) The aircraft departed Willow Creek helibase located .2 nautical miles north of the town of Willow Creek, CA, at 1416 hours local time to support aerial water drop operations on the shasta/trinity national forest fire. After successfully completing four…Jul 17, 2009 · N613CK · Substantial damage Incident 20090717014579IBoeing 7377H4 · Omaha, NE(-23) N783SW, B737-7H4 being operated by southwest airlines as flight 209 performed a go around after approach to Omaha Eppley Airfield, due to a flap issue. The aircraft landed without incident. No emergency was declared. The crew reported that on approach…Jul 17, 2009 · N783SW · No damage Incident 20090717012959IWichita Falls, TX(-23) An air force aircraft, call sign TCATE22, while in the Wichita Falls, Texas area, declared an emergency and started climbing without a clearance. This caused a separation loss between TULSA31, another air force aircraft.Jul 17, 2009 · No damage Accident 20090717012359ACessna R182 · Hayesville, NC(-23) The altitude of the aircraft was insufficient to clear shinebone ridge resulting in the aircraft striking several tree tops and crashing in a densely wooded U.S. National park.Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · Destroyed · 1 fatal Incident 20090717012119IUnivar 108-3 · Plymouth, MA(-23) At approximately 1520L on 07/17/2009 [privacy data omitted]was taking off from pym's runway 24 when he lost directional control of the aircraft. [privacy data omitted] Departed the runway and entered the grass to the left, approximately 200 feet into…Jul 17, 2009 · N6018M · Minor damage Incident 20090717011999ICessna 172N · Gibbonsville, ID(-23) During cruise flight, aircraft hit trees near a mountain pass. Aircraft sustained only minor damage to cowling. Landing gear fairing and horizontal stabilizer. Aircraft landed at salmon, Idaho (smn) without further incident. Density altitude and…Jul 17, 2009 · N172TR · Minor damage Incident 20090717011189ICessna 152 · Weslaco, TX(-23) At approximately 1600 hours aircraft engine began to operate rough. Pilot decided to land aircraft at nearest location at triple e race track. Aircraft landed uneventful. Inspection by maintenance personnel determined loose spark plug lead. Tightened…Jul 17, 2009 · N5440M · No damage Incident 20090717011159IMaule MT7260 · La Porte, TX(-23) Aircraft departed La Porte, TX airport and cleared to VFR 2500 feet. At 2500 feet engine lost power and landed safely in vacant field north of highway 225 and west of beltway 8. Engine inspection/teardown determined that an engine fuel line was loose…Jul 17, 2009 · N42619 · No damage Accident 20090716048299ACessna A188B · Suring, WIApprozimately 0640 local, N9747G experienced engine failure while conducting aerial applications. The pilot made an emergency landing in a nearby wheat field causing aircraft damage to the left wing and engine cowling along with a left main gear collapse.…Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage Accident 20090716047589ACessna 180A · Anchorage, AKAccording to the pilot in command, he made a normal approach to a three point landing. He does not remember "bouncing' on the landing. During the rollout, the pilot states that a gust of wind pushed his left wing up which caused the right wing to come in…Jul 16, 2009 · N4UA · Substantial damage Incident 20090716015809IAmrgen AA5B · Palo Alto, CA(-23) Pilot stated as she attempted to make a 90 degree turn to the left to exit the active runway onto a taxiway, the aircraft only turned approximately 45 degrees. Aircraft continued over and off the taxiway striking a lighting navigational aid before…Jul 16, 2009 · N74400 · Minor damage Accident 20090716013239ACessna 120 · Morristown, TN(-23) Aircraft departed new tazewell municipal airport 3A2 at 1150 with pilot and instructor. Aircraft flew down runway 23 at Morristown moore-murrell airport kmor,lost engine on climb out at 15-25 feet AGL. Instructor landed aircraft on golf course. Aircraft…Jul 16, 2009 · N7227E · Substantial damage Incident 20090716011359IMooney M20E · Sunrise Beach, MO(-23) The pilot took off from eldon, Missouri with insufficient fuel to reach his intended destination and was forced to land on highway mm near Sunrise Beach, Missouri, due to fuel starvation. Incident number ICE052009019 closed.Jul 16, 2009 · N3483X · No damage Incident 20090716011049IAmtr RV10 · Houston, TX(-23) Aircraft, RV-10, N730WL, took off from runway 14, and immediately experienced a overheating condition, pilot returned aircraft back to runway 1, but ran out of airspeed, and stalled the aircraft from about 15 - 20 feet. Aircraft landing gear collapsed…Jul 16, 2009 · N730WL · Minor damage Accident 20090716010869AAmtr Kitfoxii · Laurel, MT(-23) On Thursday July 16, 2009 at 0900 local time a Kitfox ii piloted by [privacy data omitted] the sole occupant of the aircraft ground looped while attempting to land on runway 22 at Laurel, Montana (6S8). The pilot touched the left main on the runway when…Jul 16, 2009 · N4276M · Substantial damage Incident 20090715047689IBeech 200 · Anchorage, AKOn departure from anc to eni, grant aviation pilot noted master caution. Approximately 3 seconds after canceling the master caution re-illuminated and left engine chip detector light began flickering at which point pilot requested turn around from anc tower…Jul 15, 2009 · N90PB · No damage Incident 20090715047599IBeech A36 · Athens, GAAircraft landed gear up staying on the center of the runway.Jul 15, 2009 · N3701Z · Minor damage Accident 20090715018609ACessna 441 · Fort Huachuca, AZOn 7-15-2009, N441SB, CE-441-0301 landed at kfhu at 1515 MST, upon landing roll out the nose landing gear tire blew. The pilot [privacy data omitted] brought the aircraft to a safe stop on the runway. [privacy data omitted] Contacted the kfhu tower for…Jul 15, 2009 · N441SB · Minor damage Accident 20090715013599ARaythn G36 · Hawthorne, CA(-23) The airplane was executing a go-around. Witnesses reported that the airplane was climbing upwind and made a left turn towards the south followed by a hard right turn back towards the west. A witness observed the airplane trailing black smoke. The…Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Destroyed · 3 fatal Accident 20090715013139AAmtr Rotorwayexec · Sprague, WA(-23) The pilot was receiving instructions for hovering the helicopter from a reated helicopter instructor pilot. After the ghird hour of hover time at a height of 2 to 3 feet above the ground the helicopter very violently rolled around the longitudinal axis…Jul 15, 2009 · N3213K · Substantial damage Accident 20090715011619ACessna 172M · Thermopolis, WY(-23) Student pilot decended into hight terrain during night approach to airport. Altimeter was set to 3020 and riverton AWOS reporting called out 3026.Jul 15, 2009 · N5461Q · Substantial damage Incident 20090715011449IWimber GLASAIRSH2 · Arlington, TX(-23) On July 15, 2009 at 1:30 pm central time, a glasair, N42H, owned and operated by [privacy data omitted] landed gear up at Arlington airport on a VFR flight with VMC weather prevailing. The aircraft sustained minor damage and the pilot received no…Jul 15, 2009 · N42H · Minor damage Incident 20090715011339ICessna 560 · Salina, KS(-23) On 7/15/2009 while enroute to wichita, KS (ict), Cessna 560 aircraft's cabin altitude warning light came on while the aircraft was cruising at FL 380. The aircraft would not hold pressurization and the crew declared an emergency landing and landed at…Jul 15, 2009 · N557PG · No damage Incident 20090715011329IDiamon DA40F · Malad City, ID(-23) Pilot scraped wingtip on fence for several feet before catching the wingtip on a fencepost, puncturing the wingtip and causing the aircraft to pivot from the puncture area. The aircraft propeller came into contact with the fence lifting it out of the…Jul 15, 2009 · N423FP · Minor damage Accident 20090715010419AAmtr Sportstar · Snohomish, WA(-23) Aircraft departed on runway 33 at approximately 2330Z and climbed to approximately 200' AGL (220' MSL) when it experienced a loss of power, followed by an engine failure. The pilot established a glide and began a turn to the west to the only available…Jul 15, 2009 · N827EV · Substantial damage Accident 20090714048149ATyler Parke Super CUB R · Chesterville, MEJul 14, 2009 · N846PT · Substantial damage Incident 20090714047869IMooney M20C · Statesboro, GA[privacy data omitted]..... Was doing touch & go's at Statesboro on runway 32 at 2030 LCL time on 7/14/09...... He stated that he had put the gear down...... However after further inspection of aircraft the scratches and damage to the aircraft were…Jul 14, 2009 · N5836Q · Minor damage Accident 20090714025279AStol CH 701/A · Wassila, AKAt approximately 10:25, July 14, 2009, N701BX, a zenair 701 experimental amateur built aircraft crashed after departing kalmbach lake near wasilla, Alaska. The aircraft owner, Mr. Paul j. reinders and FAA inspector, Mr. Robert d. whitesell, the only…Jul 14, 2009 · N701BX · Destroyed · 2 fatal Accident 20090714024899AAmtr ANTARESMA33 · Centerburg, OHThe pilot was inexperienced in this type of aircraft, receiving only 3.1 hours dual instruction prior to this flight. Two witnesses stated that they saw the aircraft spiraling to the ground before impacting in a cornfield. It was reported that the pilot had…Jul 14, 2009 · N6405 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Incident 20090714018669IDaughe RIDGERUNNER3 · Anderson, INDuring landing approach, N613MD piloted by a private pilot, stalled the airplane. It landed hard on the left main gear, breaking the bungee absober, which caused the propeller and left wing tip to contact the ground. The left wing was punctured. The propeller…Jul 14, 2009 · N613MD · Minor damage