Fatal NTSB investigations, UT

9 cases where the sequence of events included Low altitude operation/event.

Cases per year

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Fatal NTSB investigations, UT per year, 2008–2026: 9 cases
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '220' 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.

NTSB WPR19FA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchempp Hirth Arcus · Ephraim, UTThe pilot's decision to maneuver in close proximity to terrain while attempting to remain in an area of lift, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 1, 2019 · N215MM · DestroyedNTSB WPR18FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ogden, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications.Dec 29, 2017 · N4395R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Boulder, UTThe pilot’s improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude and failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from power lines.Jan 19, 2013 · N2341N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12GA243Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Modena, UTThe flight crew's misjudgment of terrain clearance while maneuvering for an aerial application run, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to follow the lead airplane's track and to…Jun 3, 2012 · N14447 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.Feb 13, 2011 · N75752 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTThe pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Oct 8, 2010 · N8437A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA269Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStorch Aviation Australia PTY SS-MK4 · Boulder, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low altitude maneuvering.May 29, 2009 · N2898J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Monticello, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.Aug 8, 2008 · N2190X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage