NTSB investigations
620 cases where the sequence of events included Ground collision.
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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\" = '200' 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" = '200' 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 WPR09CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB WPR09LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135 · Los Angeles, CAThe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.NTSB WPR09FA246Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Burlington, WAThe failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.NTSB ANC09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.NTSB CEN09CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJihlavan KP · Crete, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SCThe reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.NTSB WPR09FA165Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Henderson, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB CEN09LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laredo, TXThe certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.NTSB ERA09CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a parked airplane.NTSB CEN09IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked helicopter.NTSB CEN09CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.NTSB CEN09LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KSFailure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.NTSB WPR09IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Salt Lake City, UTThe flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from the stationary vehicle while taxiing.NTSB ERA09LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStemme S-10 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB ERA09CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.NTSB WPR09FA068Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-351 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the tug operator and wing walker of the other airplane to maintain clearance with this aircraft during the pushback process in dark night. Also causal was the ramp controller's misinterpretation of the other airplane's gate location and her…NTSB CEN09LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Palenstine, TXThe failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.NTSB DCA09FA022Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CAThe first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.NTSB CEN09LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-212B · Rockford, ILThe ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.NTSB ANC09CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.NTSB ERA09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Panacea, FLA loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.NTSB ERA09LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerrell Stephen F1 Rocket · Sebastian, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.NTSB ERA09CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJThe unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.NTSB CEN09CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.NTSB ERA09CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's wheels were properly secured before releasing the parking brake.NTSB DCA09FA011Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MIThe lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.NTSB WPR09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 680 · Los Angeles, CAFailure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane.NTSB WPR09IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Salt Lake City, UTThe tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation.NTSB ERA09LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Cambridge, MDThe failure of the RV-6A's right brake assembly o-ring due to excessive heat.NTSB WPR09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZThe Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…NTSB WPR09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-4 · Buckeye, AZAnother airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.NTSB CEN09CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Van Wert, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.NTSB CEN09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Delphi, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.NTSB ANC09TA005Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing.NTSB ANC09LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to…NTSB DEN08LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · St. Louis, MOThe ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.NTSB CHI08CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MNThe failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.NTSB CHI08CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Algonac, MIThe amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.NTSB LAX08CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing BV234 · Burns, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.NTSB ANC08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.NTSB NYC08FA265Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Reading, PAThe air traffic controller’s failure to properly monitor the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the tractor operator’s failure to scan the active runway prior to crossing, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s inadequate emphasis on…NTSB LAX08LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CAThe pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane.NTSB MIA08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB ANC08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB LAX08LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, IDThe loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.NTSB DEN08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.