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"
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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
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NTSB GAA15CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Durango, COThe pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped upside down onto terrain.NTSB GAA15CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Idaho Falls, IDWhile taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.NTSB GAA15CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's wing clearance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB ERA15LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane landing on top of the other airplane.NTSB GAA15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.NTSB GAA15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.NTSB DCA15CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 · Phoenix, AZthe CRJ900 captain's misjudgment of the clearance between their horizontal stabilizer and the B757 winglet.NTSB GAA15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · St Marys, PAThe pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.NTSB CEN15CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · De Kalb, ILThe pilot's loss of positional awareness while taxiing, resulting in a collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's difficulty seeing over the nose of the airplane, his preoccupation with trying to control the…NTSB WPR15LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Van Nuys, CABoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway.NTSB GAA15CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShort Bros SD 360-300 · Greer, SCThe fuel truck driver's inattention, which resulted in backing over a warning cone and into the horizontal stabilizer of the airplane.NTSB DCA15WA102Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8AS · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accidents Investigation Unit f Ireland (AAIU-IE) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS airplane that occurred on April 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under…NTSB GAA15CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.NTSB ENG15WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationFokker F28 - 0070 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsOn March 05, 2015, about 1215 LCL, a Fokker F28, PH-WXC, On March 5, 2015, a Fokker F28 experienced a braking failure while on the ramp and struck a ground power unit (GPU) at Schiphol Airport (EHAM), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.The incident is being…NTSB ERA15LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Sebastian, FLThe pilot's failure to conduct all of the required items on the Before Starting Engines checklist, which resulted in her failure to detect an open hydraulic circuit breaker and led to insufficient hydraulic pressure to operate the airplane's brakes, her…NTSB ERA15CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Nashua, NHThe student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway.NTSB ERA15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, METhe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.NTSB ERA15CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Apalachicola, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane striking a pole.NTSB DCA15WA043Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on December 17, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB DCA15CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TXN263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.NTSB ERA15CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.NTSB DCA15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Minneapolis, MNthe B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel.NTSB WPR15CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndus T-211 Thorpedo · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB WPR15CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.NTSB DCA15FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 145LR · Jamaica, NYThe A340 captain's failure to maintain adequate clearance between his wing and the tail of the EMB-145.NTSB WPR14CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E33A · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.NTSB DCA14CA170Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB 145XR · Chicago, ILThe tractor driver's failure to give way to the taxiing airplane.NTSB CEN14LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 - 900 · San Antonio, TXFailure of the tow bar shear pin, which resulted in the tug operator’s loss of control of the airplane during pushback operations. Contributing to the accident was the tug operator’s inability to communicate to the flight crew to apply the airplane’s brakes.NTSB WPR14CA332Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.NTSB WPR14LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Boulder City, NVThe airplane flight crew’s failure to exercise the necessary vigilance and precautions and yield the right of way to the landing helicopter, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter pilot’s…NTSB ERA14LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Warm Springs, GAThe failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the landing glider colliding with the glider on the runway.NTSB ERA14CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Danbury, CTThe pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.NTSB WPR14CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.NTSB ANC14CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Egegik, AKThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.NTSB WPR14LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Parker, AZThe improperly attached fuel line and cracked fuel diaphragm due to unknown personnel’s inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and the subsequent forced landing onto rough terrain.NTSB ERA14LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportP&M Quikr · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow engine startup procedures and a sudden surge of engine power for…NTSB WPR14LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Medicine Lake, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and sufficient altitude to clear terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.NTSB ANC14CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Aniak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.NTSB WPR14LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR14CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Monterey, CAThe sport pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi as a result of improperly manipulating the engine power.NTSB ERA14CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Mt Olive, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB DCA14WA082Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNTSB WPR14LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DCA14WA023Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB WPR14CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Bryon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing.NTSB DCA14WA010Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Buenas Aires, ArgentinaThe Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) of the Republic of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757-700 and an Embraer E-190, which occurred on November 7, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S.…NTSB WPR14LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S2 · Livermore, CAFailure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…NTSB CEN14CA041Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.NTSB CEN13CA564Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTreidel Mark/R F D Dominator · Watkins, COThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.NTSB ERA14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.