NTSB investigations
675 cases where the defining event was Low altitude operation/event.
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '220') 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '220') 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 DFW08CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB LAX08CA223Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.NTSB CHI08CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.NTSB CEN09CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Sunrise Beach, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.NTSB LAX08CA178Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB MIA08CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.NTSB SEA08FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monticello, UTThe in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.NTSB SEA08LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoravan Zlin 50LX · Modesto, CAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from terrain during a low-altitude maneuver at an airshow. Contributing to the accident was the task overload in the increased frequency congestion.NTSB DEN08CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB CHI08LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · New Lisbon, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during a course reversal at the completion of an agricultural spray run.NTSB SEA08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.NTSB DFW08LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Challenger II · Corning, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission lines. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB DFW08CA104Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were binding of the elevator control, inadvertent stall and trees.NTSB DEN08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Angleton, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the tranmission lines. A factor in this accident was the unmarked transmission wires.NTSB CHI08LA101Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Roseglen, NDThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.NTSB LAX08CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Blythe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pressure the pilot felt to accomplish the flight.NTSB SEA08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during an aerial application.NTSB NYC08WA131Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationBell 412EP · Santa Cruz, PeruNTSB DFW08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.NTSB SEA08CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven Hardie AIR CAM · Duncan Mills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing factors included the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude and the sun glare condition.NTSB CHI08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Litchfield, ILThe pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced…NTSB MIA08FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaylor J E/Strahlmann R L RV-4 · Elkin, NCThe pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver in close proximity to the ground.NTSB SEA08LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKidd Chris Harmon ROC · Maricopa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in mountainous, hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain, a low ceiling and gusty winds.NTSB LAX08CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH-58A · Brawley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCorsario MK-5 · Perris, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering.