NTSB investigations
618 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 GAA22WA305Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna C172 · Yao, JapanNTSB 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 DCA22WA206Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Zurich, SwitzerlandNTSB 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.NTSB CEN22LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Elbert, COThe pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.NTSB CEN22LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rogers, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.NTSB DCA22LA135AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 · New York, NYThe ITA Airways flightcrew’s misperception of the distance to maintain separation and safely pass the stopped Air France airplane.NTSB WPR22LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier BD100 1A10 · Hawthorne, CAThe multi-engine pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane during taxi.NTSB ERA22LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.NTSB CEN22LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Calhan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Grapevine, TXThe failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB GAA22WA108Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA23 · Treasure Cay, BahamasNTSB ERA22LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Naples, FLThe biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.NTSB DCA22WA222IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Ajuba, NigeriaNTSB ERA22LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Ronkonkoma, NYThe pilot’s failure to properly position the power control lever before starting the engine as required per the checklist. Contributing to the accident were the ice on the ramp and the pilot’s failure to secure the engine using the condition lever.NTSB GAA22WA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-25-260 · Uchoa, BrazilNTSB ERA22LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Knoxville, TNThe pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.NTSB DCA22LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 · Newark, NJTurkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.NTSB WPR22LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhoenix Air U-15 Phoenix · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain distance with an airport sign while taxiing.NTSB WPR22LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSonex Waiex B · Laveen Village, AZFailure of the rocker swivel assembly due to either wear or corrosion, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the parked fuel truck while taxiing for takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s decision to park the airplane in the congested ramp area and his excessive taxi speed.NTSB WPR22LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A350 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.NTSB CEN22LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s failure to recognize the degraded engine power and abort the takeoff in a timely manner.NTSB DCA22LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Chicago, ILA ground collision by SkyWest flight 5845 that resulted in substantial damage to Republic Airlines flight 3594.NTSB CEN21LA456Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.NTSB DCA21LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Asheville, NCThe fuel truck driver backing up in the direction of the airplane without the use of marshallers.NTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA21WA215IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Madrid, SpainNTSB ERA21LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiingNTSB CEN21LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDriver RV-7 · Oshkosh, WIThe RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created…NTSB CEN21LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · New Albany, MSThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical…NTSB DCA21WA185AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB DCA21WA181IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Dublin, IrelandNTSB WPR21LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPayne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, ORThe second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.NTSB DCA21LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TXThe captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.NTSB DCA21LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, ILthe failure of the flight crew of N8686A to provide sufficient clearance while taxiing past N289CT, which was stopped.NTSB DCA21WA146IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Perth, AustraliaNTSB WPR21LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Palm Springs, CAThe Kingair pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB GAA21WA083Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRans S6 · Toledo, SpainNTSB DCA21WA117IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Valletta, MaltaNTSB DCA21WA105IncidentClass 5 · Foreign777 FF2 · Bogota, ColombiaNTSB GAA21WA044IncidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Yariguíes, ColombiaNTSB DCA21WA062Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech 1900 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB ERA21LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lititz, PAThe pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.NTSB WPR21LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing.NTSB WPR20LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Silver Springs, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.