Final NTSB investigations
521 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' AND 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 WPR24LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Seattle, WAThe Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR24LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYakovlev YAK-50 · Watsonville, CAThe Yak-50 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing and maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inattention due to a distraction inside the cockpit.NTSB DCA24FA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus A350-941 · College Park, GADelta Air Lines flight crew’s loss of situation awareness of the clearance between their right wingtip and the empennage of an Endeavor Air airplane holding on a perpendicular taxiway, resulting in their wingtip colliding with the other airplane’s empennage.…NTSB WPR24LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yuma, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi operations.NTSB ANC24LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB DCA24LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330-323 · Atlanta, GADelta Air Lines flight crew’s incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and the airplane directly ahead of them as they made a 90 degree right turn onto an adjacent taxiway.NTSB WPR24LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.NTSB ERA24LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot’s (of the high wing airplane) inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.NTSB DCA24LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Salt Lake City, UTDelta Air Lines flight 2046 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and Delta Air Lines flight 2046 as they turned onto a perpendicular taxiway.NTSB CEN24LA294Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.NTSB ANC24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HIThe flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.NTSB WPR24LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.NTSB CEN24LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Century, KSThe inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.NTSB ERA24LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FLThe pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR24LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Goodyear, AZBearing degradation that increased clearances between the bearing and crankshaft journal surfaces, resulting in fatigue cracks and the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB DCA24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-231 · Boston, MAThe “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.NTSB CEN24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.NTSB DCA24LA034Incident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 717 · Kahului, HIThe captain did not verify that the tow tractor had exited the area in front of the airplane before taxiing for departure. Contributing factors were the dark conditions and the absence of an illuminated hazard beacon on the tow tractor, which reduced its…NTSB CEN24LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TXThe distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.NTSB ERA24LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.NTSB DCA24LA043Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · Chicago, ILThe flight crew’s misperception of the distance required to safely pass the hangar and failure to request additional ground handling support while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was United Airlines…NTSB WPR24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB ERA23LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Greensboro, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during taxi.NTSB CEN23LA413Incident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · Erie, COThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.NTSB CEN23LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH-12A · Mosby, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.NTSB ANC23LA058Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCort J Neuman Apex · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB WPR23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.NTSB WPR23LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.NTSB CEN23LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Firestar SS · Lodi, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.NTSB ANC23LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with taxiway sign.NTSB WPR23LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.NTSB ERA23LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.NTSB CEN23LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Bismark, NDThe ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.NTSB WPR23LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.NTSB ANC23LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.NTSB DCA23LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · New York, NYITA Airways flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and another airplane stopped on an adjoining taxiway.NTSB CEN23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Brookshire, TXThe P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.NTSB WPR23LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Deming, NMThe occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.NTSB WPR23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 441 · Liberal, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN23LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to…NTSB CEN23LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B-60 · Ardmore, OKThe pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.NTSB DCA22LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, ILSouthwest Airlines flight crew’s misjudgment of the distance required to safely pass the American Airlines airplane.NTSB WPR22LA325Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Hope, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.NTSB WPR22LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFall Martin Super CUB · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a crosswind.NTSB ERA22LA364Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PAThe inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…NTSB DCA22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777 · Chicago, ILThe ground controller’s inappropriate routing of the B777 through a non-movement area, resulting in the airplane’s right wingtip contacting a light pole. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an appropriate display of taxiway BB2 as a restricted…NTSB CEN22LA346Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMeschler Gary R RV-4 · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.