NTSB investigations, 2009
44 cases where the sequence of events included Ground collision.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 53 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 32 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2009
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2009 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 DCA10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TXThe fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.NTSB ERA10CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Birmingham, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB WPR10CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CAThe Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.NTSB DCA10IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Dulles International Airport, VAThe failure of the lead and left side marshallers to identify the B40 jetway obstacle and stop the airplane's taxi before the wingtip contacted the jetway. Contributing to the cause of this incident were inadequate marshalling procedures used by the ground…NTSB WPR10LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · San Simeon, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.NTSB WPR09CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Toledo, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.NTSB CEN09CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Omaha, NEThe pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.NTSB WPR09CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · San Carlos, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.NTSB ERA09CA534Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.NTSB WPR09CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Long Beach, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.NTSB WPR09CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.NTSB ERA09LA506Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Louisa, VAThe Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ERA09CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney 231 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.NTSB ERA09CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Holland, MAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR09LA413Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAntares US MA-34R · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inadvertent increase to high power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.NTSB WPR09CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.NTSB ERA09TA466Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Spartanburg, SCThe Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB WPR09CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.NTSB ANC09LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…NTSB CEN09CA493Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe airplane's inoperative brakes while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB ERA09CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Morristown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations.NTSB ERA09CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.NTSB CEN09TA399Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Cookson, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.NTSB CEN09CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.NTSB WPR09LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Long EZ · Placerville, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a jammed brake cable.NTSB CEN09CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Garrison, MNThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.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.