NTSB investigations
321 cases where the sequence of events included Dragged wing/rotor/float/other.
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '093' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 CEN20LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Chilton, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the turf runway with insufficient landing performance and his subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA20CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Union City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.NTSB GAA20CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares MA33 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's improper release of the throttle and failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll, which resulted in a canted left main landing gear and the wing dragging during the subsequent landing following a go-around.NTSB ERA19LA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan T51 · Valkaria, FLThe partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio.NTSB CEN19FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Canoncito, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.NTSB GAA18CA581Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) · Kukaklek Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank.NTSB GAA18CA570Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Raquette Lake, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control after landing on water in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA18LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Florence, SCThe pilot's failure to comply with emergency procedures in the pilot's operating handbook, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address the low battery voltage before…NTSB CEN18LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron A 250 · Hartsel, COThe passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.NTSB WPR18LA205Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · San Diego/El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor climb performance, and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Panguitch, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude and his delayed decision to deploy the powered-glider’s engine, which necessitated an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Renton, WAThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in the right wing impacting the water’s surface.NTSB GAA18CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · LaGrange, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Prescott, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA18LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStanley Lancair · Sebring, FLThe failure of ground personnel to obtain permission from airport management to conduct engine test runs; adequately monitor the area behind the B737 for traffic; and install barricades to prevent access behind the running airplane, which resulted in the…NTSB GAA18CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLynn Perry Cavalon · Haverhill, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the binding of the control stick, for an undetermined reason, which precipitated the rejected takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightworks Capella XS FW2C80TD · Hartselle, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MIThe improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.NTSB CEN18LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, COThe failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter.NTSB GAA18CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.NTSB GAA18CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohn Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Williamsport, PAThe pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA18WA013Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Novo Airao, BrazilOn October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil.…NTSB GAA17CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Chicken, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.NTSB ERA17LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Newport, NHA leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.NTSB GAA17CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConstrucciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Ocean City, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN17LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR9 · Bode, IAThe pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.NTSB ERA17LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172 · Naples, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a propeller strike.NTSB WPR17LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5 · Rio Vista, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Homer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA17CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Prosser, WAThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid hay bales during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 · Perris, CAThe prospective pilot’s improper landing flare and the pilot’s delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6G · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane and directional control during the landing roll and subsequent go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShilt Jerry C F-1 Rocket · Bessimer, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting crosswind conditions.