NTSB investigations, CA
19 cases where the sequence of events included Fire/smoke (post-impact).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '170' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '170' 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 WPR23FA287Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech P35 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and impact with a building.NTSB WPR23FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CAAn inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA375Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Waiex · Maxwell, CAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 600 · San Andreas, CAThe failure of the output shaft of the overrunning clutch inner race due to frictional overheating of the shaft, which resulted from the failure of the output bearing’s stainless-steel grease seal.NTSB WPR18FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB WPR17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Santa Barbara, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.NTSB WPR17FA066Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310Q · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control upon entering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure…NTSB WPR17FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pittsburg, CAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive impact and fire damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR16FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR16FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CAA total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles.NTSB WPR16LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · La Verne, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR14FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Fairfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver due to his impairment by an over-the-counter antihistamine. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries were the pilot's lack of fire protective clothing,…NTSB WPR13FA298Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyers Less Drag Special · Oxnard, CAA loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an…NTSB WPR09LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Trona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB WPR09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.NTSB WPR09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB LAX08PA259Accident · 9 fatalClass 1Final reportSikorsky S-61N · Weaverville, CAThe following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter's empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter's lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved…