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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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Accident 20090318004209AFlight Ctls · Pittstown, NJ(-23) While landing on runway 25 at Sky Manor Airport in Pittstown, NJ (N40). The pilot encountered a gust of wind that forced him off the right side of the runway. The aircraft received substantial damage to the left wing nose landing gear and left main…Mar 18, 2009 · N471CT · Substantial damage Accident 20090318004139ACirrus SR22 · Atlanta, GA(-23) On taxi-in at evening twilight, about 1800 local time, right wingtip of Cirrus SR22 (N748CD) struck nose cowl of Cessna 150 N60694, parked on east side of dlk aviation ramp area. Main wheels of Cessna on wooden slats on grass while nose wheel on…Mar 18, 2009 · N748CD · Substantial damage Accident 20090318004099AAmtr Sonex · Cottonwood, AZ(-23) Aircraft on climb phase of flight lost engine power and quit. Aircraft landed in open field and sustained extensive damage to the left wing leading edge. One propeller struck a tree and broke off. Pilot was operating under sport pilot privileges.Mar 18, 2009 · N997KK · Substantial damage Incident 20090318003019IBeech 35A33 · Dallas, TXOn 3/18/09 bonanza N670DC was involved in an incident in which the gear collapsed, resulting in minor damage. The pilot stated that he and the owner, a pilot that no longer has a medical certificate, were doing touch and go’s. the pilot stated that upon…Mar 18, 2009 · N670DC · Minor damage Incident 20090318002549IAirbus A300F4622R · Louisville, KY(-23)On 03-18-2009 at approximately 0430 local time, air cargo containers being pulled by a tug struck the right side of N163UP, and Airbus A300-F4622R, near the P-1 cargo hold causing minor damage to fuselage. Aircraft was taken out of service for repair.Mar 18, 2009 · N163UP · Minor damage Incident 20090318002539IAerspt IKARUSC42E · Creswell, OR(-23) The pilot touched down smoothly on the runway center line at approximately 40 knots with main landing gear touching down first. After the nose touched down it popped back up. The pilot compenstated with right rudder and stick forward. When the nose came…Mar 18, 2009 · N162DH · Minor damage Incident 20090318002219ICessna M337B · Lehighton, PA(-23) Pilot reported the landing gear would not extend into the down and locked position. A fly-by revealed that the main landing gear appeared to be in the mid position, with the nose gear full down. An attempt was made by the pilot to retract the gear, but…Mar 18, 2009 · N102WB · Minor damage Accident 20090317011339ACessna 172R · Lafayette, IN(-23) The pilot was attempting his first landing of the afternoon on runway 23. During the flare, the pilot experienced a gust of wind that displaced the aircraft off the center of the runway. The pilot added power to straighten the aircraft back out, but the…Mar 17, 2009 · N2382R · Substantial damage Accident 20090317010709AAmtr Sportstar · Minneapolis, MN(-23) The aircraft was practicing slow flight and landings at klvn on runway 30. [privacy data omitted] Was giving instruction to a student pilot, [privacy data omitted]. On the second attempt to simulate slow flight near stall speeds while landing the…Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damage Accident 20090317009899ABell 206L1 · Pawnee, ILDuring landing for re-fueling at 3IS5 (Holmes airpark) where an air evac base with fuel is located,helicopter N595AE was hovering too close to a parked air evac company helicopter, N101AE, that was tied down and not in operation. N595AE came in contact with…Mar 17, 2009 · N595AE · Substantial damage · 1 fatal Accident 20090317005409AGulstm 500B · Pontiac, MI(-23) Student pilot was landing on runway 27R with winds reported 200 at 13 gusting 19. Student touched down right of runway centerline and during rollout aircraft veered to the right and departed the right side of the runway before the flight instructor…Mar 17, 2009 · N175AC · Minor damage Accident 20090317004049APiper PA24250 · San Luis Obisp, CA(-23)Pilot stated he was performing a slip/crabbing into the wind due ot the crosswinds (33/12G18) for landing on rwy 29. Pilot stated upon touch down, the downwind main landing gear (MLG) touch first instead of the upwind MLG. Pilot stated at that point he…Mar 17, 2009 · N8215P · Substantial damage Incident 20090317003079ICndair CL6002B19 · Omaha, NE(-23) N930EV, CL-600-2B19, was being operated as delta connect flight 5279 by atlantic southeast airlines from atlanta, ga to Omaha, NE. During approach the crew selected 8 degrees of flap at an approach speed of 180 knots, and a temperature of 13 degrees…Mar 17, 2009 · N930EV · No damage Accident 20090317002319ACessna 180F · Townsend, MTOn March 17, 2009, about 1445 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180F airplane, N2698Y, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Townsend, Montana. The airplane was registered to mountain flying LLC of helena, Montana and…Mar 17, 2009 · N2698Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal Incident 20090317001709IBorger Europaxs · Denton, TX(-23) On March 17, 2009 at 1000, N914XL a europa xs, an experimental amateur kit built aircraft was operated by [privacy data omitted]. Just before takeoff as [privacy data omitted] was positioning the aircraft on runway 17 and applied to much brake causing…Mar 17, 2009 · N914XL · Minor damage Incident 20090317001659IPiper PA46350P · Allentown, PAAircraft departed queen city airport (1N9) and immediately the pilot noticed that the nose gear indicator did not show that the gear was in the full-up position. Gear down was selected but the nose gear indicator did not show a down and locked indication. The…Mar 17, 2009 · N9172V · Minor damage Accident 20090316003979APiper PA28161 · Orlando, FL(-23) The aircraft experienced a complete loss of engine power after landing on runway 27R, at ksfb, in Sanford, Florida. The pilot tried to restart the aircraft engine twice, while on runway 27R. After allowing approximately 20 seconds for the starter to…Mar 16, 2009 · N613FT · Substantial damage Incident 20090316002799IAirbus A300F4622R · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On March 16, 2009 at approximately 1750 MDT, N172UP, an Airbus A3004-622R operated by united parcel service was landing on runway 3 at the Albuquerque Sunport (abq) when the antiskid system malfunctioned resulting in all 8 main landing gear tires…Mar 16, 2009 · N172UP · Minor damage Accident 20090316002419ABeech D35 · Taos, NM(-23) On 03/16/2009, at approximately 1045MDT, N342R, a BE-35-D35 was landed gear up at the Taos municipal airport, Taos, new Mexico (kskx). The aircraft was being operated by [privacy data omitted] a student pilot, certificate no.: [privacy data omitted].…Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage Incident 20090316002239ILear 35A · Hot Springs, AR(-23) On March 16, 2009, at approximately 1012 CDT, N298NW, a Lear 35A, was operating a FAR135 lifeguard flight at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The crew reported the loss of the autopilot and utilization of the standby altimeter. They added that the aircraft…Mar 16, 2009 · N298NW · No damage Incident 20090316001719IPiper PA46350P · Piggott, AROn 16 March 2009, N9176G, a 1989 Piper malibu, model number PA46-350P, serial number 4622055, being operated by an ATP rated pilot, departed kjso (cherokee country airport) on an IFR flight plan to Piggott, AR (7M7). The aircraft was being operated part 91…Mar 16, 2009 · N9176G · Minor damage Accident 20090315011199ABbavia 7AC · Bagley, MN(-23) On March 15th, at approximately 1300 local, the p.I.c. flew from 96M to jackson lake near Bagley, NM. After fishing for several hours in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees f., the p.I.c. taxied his aircraft to the east side of the lake. The snow had been…Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage Accident 20090315010679ABbavia 7AC · Stanley, ND(-23) The pilot operating in accordance with 14CFR part 91, reportd that upon landing and roll out for about 100 yards the airplane swerved to the right and ran off the runway into soft snow and became inverted when the aircraft reached snow that was about 12…Mar 15, 2009 · N82041 · Substantial damage Incident 20090315007309ICessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLOn March 15, 2009, at 1130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna CE-172-S, N378FA, experienced the loss operational control during landing on runway 25L at kdab, in Daytona Beach, Florida. As a result of the loss of control the aircraft abruptly veered to the left…Mar 15, 2009 · N378FA · Minor damage Incident 20090315005569IPiper PA28151 · Worcester, MA(-23) Pilot landed aircraft and taxied aircraft to ramp area between two parked aircraft and hit the rudder on one parked aircraft with wingtip of aircraft being operated.Mar 15, 2009 · N7246C · Minor damage Incident 20090315005419ICirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MIStudent pilot on local solo flight, bounced landing and during recover landed hard on the nose gear causing minor damage to the propeller and nose wheel fairing.Mar 15, 2009 · N191JG · Minor damage Accident 20090315003349APiper PA28151 · Gardner, KS(-23) While taxiing toward a parking spot, the pilot was looking to his left to avoid hitting another parked aircraft, drifted to his right and struck three porch posts with the right wing of his aircraft.Mar 15, 2009 · N43181 · Substantial damage Accident 20090314046849APiper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AKPtrs number: AL01200901461.aircraft landed long, 1,000 feet down the 3,200 foot runway due to a 10 knot tail wind. Runway was covered with ice, and the pilot was unable to stop. Aircraft slid off the departure end of the runway. Aircraft sustained substantial…Mar 14, 2009 · N4112K · Substantial damage Incident 20090314025099IPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe airman stated that he flared to high, bounced and wasn't able to keep directional control of the aircraft. He said he elected to hit the snow rather than ground-loop and possible hit a wing tip.Mar 14, 2009 · N6036S · No damage Accident 20090314012519ATcraft F19 · Tower, MN(-23) [privacy data omitted] taxied out from a "fly-in" on lake vermillion near Tower, MN, at approximately 1435 local. The approximate direction for multiple takeoff tracks was 250 degrees. Witness reports from pilots indicate N3937T lifted off and stayed in…Mar 14, 2009 · N3937T · Substantial damage Incident 20090314007389IPiper PA24250 · Miami, FL[privacy data omitted] Landed the PA-24 aircraft N6086P without ensuring the gear was down and locked. Causing minor damge to the underside of the aircraft. Also, causing a engine sudden stoppage.Mar 14, 2009 · N6086P · Minor damage Incident 20090314005429IPiper PA28161 · Bemidji, MNStudent pilot was on a solo cross country, landing on runway 13 at the Bemidji airport. The aircraft stalled high and landed hard at which time the pilot applied full power to attempt a go around. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway, entering…Mar 14, 2009 · N229ND · Minor damage Accident 20090314004059AMcnear Explorercou · Okeechobee, FL(-23) On March 14, 2009, at 1016 eastern daylight time, an amateur built/experimental explorer coupe 2000, N5098L, experienced the loss operational control during taxiing, at kobe, in Okeechobee, Florida. As a result of the loss of control the aircraft taxied…Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damage · 1 fatal Accident 20090314003679APiper PA28236 · Laverne/Pomona, CA(-23) Aircraft impacted a 1390 ft hill at 1129 ft elevation. Aircraft was destroyed. The aircraft fuel caused a small fire. The aircraft was 2.4 NM from brackett field and was airborne for approximately 3 minutes. The physical evidence indicates the aircraft…Mar 14, 2009 · N129AB · Destroyed · 2 fatal Incident 20090314002179ICessna 172M · Lafayette, IN(-23) On March 14, 2009 at 1449 EST, a Cessna 172, N1395U, registered to [privacy data omitted], piloted by [privacy data omitted] took off from runway 10 at klaf. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 23.8 inches of one blade separated from the main propeller…Mar 14, 2009 · N1395U · Minor damage Accident 20090314001969AMarlm STOLCH801 · Fort Morgan, COThe aircraft was taking off and at about 90 feet the engine died. Plane crash landed on landing gear tearing the nose landing gear from the aircraft. Both pilots walked away from the aircraft and were taken to local hospital for observation by emergency…Mar 14, 2009 · N130WM · Substantial damage Accident 20090313046889AHelio H-295 · Healy, AKOn March 13, 2009, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, a ski-equipped Helio H-295 airplane, N6478V, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while laying down tracks on snow-covered terrain prior to landing, at the Stampede airstrip, about 42 miles…Mar 13, 2009 · N6478V · Substantial damage Accident 20090313020079APiper PA23160 · Shelbyville, INNarrative for aircraft accident of N338WS at approximately 1827Z near shelby ville, IN, on March 13, 2009. The pilot was operating on a special ferry permit to reposition the aircraft from the Ohio state airport in columbus, Ohio, to the spirit of st. louis…Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage Incident 20090313004889ICirrus SR20 · Melbourne, FL(-23) At approximately 20 minutes southeast of ft. pierce on a flight from mlb to myeh (eluthera, Bahamas) the aircraft's low voltage light illuminated. The aircraft began losing amperage and the circuit breakers were checked and reset with decreasing voltage…Mar 13, 2009 · N819CD · No damage Incident 20090313004489ICndair CL6002B19 · Newburgh, NY(-23) During pushback of asa flight 5465 from gate one at Stewart airport, NY (kswf), the northwest airlines pushback driver turned the aircraft too soon and was unable to see the wing walker on the left wing who was signaling a stop to avoid a collision with…Mar 13, 2009 · N901EV · Minor damage Incident 20090313004479IAerosp AS365N2 · Linden, NJ(-23) Per the pilot's attached statement: "while on a ground run in front of the hangar at idle all systems were working properly without any lights. Suddenly the landing gear light illuminated and the right gear down and locked light turned off. I…Mar 13, 2009 · N886TW · Substantial damage Incident 20090313004469ICndair CL6002B19 · Pittsburgh, PA(-23) On March 13, 2009, at approximately 0918 eastern time, N831AY, a Bombardier, CL-600-2B19, flight number 3323 conducted under 14 CFR part 121, by mesaba airlines inc., returned to Pittsburgh International Airport (kpit), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after…Mar 13, 2009 · N831AY · No damage Incident 20090313003369ICessna 310N · Palm Springs, CA(-23) On gear extension during descent to trm, the nose gear indicated "not down and locked".Mar 13, 2009 · N4170Q · Minor damage Incident 20090313003349IPiper PA28R180 · Columbia, CA(-23) Right main landing gear retracted during the takeoff roll. Damage confined to right wing tip, entry step and right stabilator tip. Initial troubleshooting indicates landing gear electrical system at fault. Mechanic will submit m or d.Mar 13, 2009 · N3872T · Minor damage Accident 20090313003189ARobsin R22BETA · Douglas, AZ(-23) The pilot had been out flying his R-22 all day attempting to round up cattle because of a wildfire burning on his property. He states that he had ordered a load of hay be delivered to his property to feed the cattle. After the hay had been off-loaded…Mar 13, 2009 · N157SH · Substantial damage Accident 20090313002369ABell 222 · Milliken, CO(-23) Aircraft departed apa, 30 minutes into flight while over the town of Milliken, CO the left engine cowling opened striking both main rotor blades causing minor damage to the blades and tearing off most of the cowl door. The liberated part of the cowl…Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage Incident 20090312002259IMooney M20C · Brigham City, UT(-23) On 03/12/09 a Mooney M20C, N78930, landed gear up at Brigham City, UT (bmc). The pilot and only person on board admitted that while shooting touch and goes he had forgotten to extend the gear. The aircraft damage was minor, and the pilot was not…Mar 12, 2009 · N78930 · Minor damage Incident 20090312002249ICessna R182 · Denver, CO(-23) Pilot landed the aircraft and during run of a gust of wind hit the left wing pushing the aircraft to the right causing the aircraft to leave the ruwnay and the propeller to impact runway lights. The propeller is damaged but no other damage had been…Mar 12, 2009 · N756TK · Minor damage Incident 20090311005769IBeech B300 · Albany, NY(-23) Right engine outboard cowl door departed aircraft and hit leading edge of vertical stabilizer.Mar 11, 2009 · N74TF · No damage Accident 20090311003809AHughes 269C · El Indio, TX(-23) The pilot of the Hughes 269C was attempting to land on a homemade trailer, with high winds, rain and foggy canopy. The pilot had trouble controlling the helicopter in the wind. The left skind got caught under the trailer, causing the helicopter to roll…Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage