NTSB investigations
794 cases where the sequence of events included Low altitude operation/event.
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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\" = '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.
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" = '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
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 CEN11CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Temple, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static power lines.NTSB WPR11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR11FA334Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's decision to conduct low altitude flight at a high density altitude and into a box canyon, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain when its climb capability was exceeded.NTSB CEN11FA468Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Rising Sun, INThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB WPR11FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a telephone line while flying at a low altitude in dusk lighting conditions.NTSB CEN11FA444Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Wetmore, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN11FA437Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Hayti, SDThe pilot's decision to attempt low-altitude flight and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines.NTSB CEN11FA420Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmdale, OHThe pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.NTSB WPR11LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.NTSB CEN11FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · New Athens, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.NTSB WPR11CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Princeton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11CA260Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above crops while performing an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR11LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Palouse, WAThe pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver.NTSB WPR11LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW1 · Newman, CAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude operation.NTSB ANC11CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.NTSB CEN11LA239Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, COThe pilot's loss of glider control due to impairment or incapacitation caused by an episode of ventricular tachycardia.NTSB WPR11LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Soda Springs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in a valley.NTSB WPR11LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.NTSB CEN11LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.NTSB WPR11LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas Helicopters 369E (MD500E) · Elverta, CAThe pilot did not maintain rotor blade clearance from an installation rope while maneuvering to install power lines.NTSB WPR11FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Glendora, CAThe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering in downdraft conditions over mountains.NTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…NTSB WPR11TA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Reedsport, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial observation flight. Contributing to the accident was pilot's failure to review a route hazards map prior to initiating the flight.NTSB ERA11LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Isom, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during an aerial observation flight.NTSB ERA11CA082Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Canal Point, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB WPR11LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverdale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11TA064Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPartenavia P.68 · Anthony, NMThe pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight in mountainous terrain in an area where downdrafts were prevalent, resulting in the inadvertent loss of control and the collision with the terrain.NTSB WPR11CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Heber City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during low-level maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB CEN11FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Meeker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines during the low-altitude flight.NTSB WPR11FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReed Glasair III SH-3R · Lake Mathews, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude beneath a cloud layer.NTSB WPR11LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Auburn, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during flight.NTSB WPR11CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.NTSB 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.NTSB CEN11CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175C · Humphrey, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR10CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mecca, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.NTSB CEN10CA553Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.NTSB ANC10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in terrain and weather conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB CEN10CA536Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Hondo, TXThe pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA439Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Ligurta, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to orient the application tracks so that they did not provide the maximum possible clearance from the rising terrain, and, the predawn…NTSB WPR10CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Genesee, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvering.NTSB CEN10RA579Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationZivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Toledo, SpainimportNTSB WPR10LA406Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.NTSB WPR10FA399Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Emigrant Gap, CAThe pilots’ failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN10CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN10CA446Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · St. Olaf, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Zwingle, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · New Hampton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.