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 WPR20LA163Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Fairfield, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contacting a wire and a subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KYAircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.NTSB ANC20CA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB WPR20CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.NTSB CEN20LA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Pecan Gap, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from tree, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seymour, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN20CA139Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-12 Airaile · Hillrose, COThe noncertificated pilot's diverted attention while looking at a fire during low-altitude flying, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN20LA442Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Sterling City, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA20CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legand AL18 · Social Circle, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStolp Starduster Acroduster II SA750 · Senoia, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN20FA110Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lincoln, ILThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aerial survey, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB WPR20CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58A · Colexico, CAThe pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during low-altitude maneuvering.NTSB ANC20CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR20WA076Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLockheed C130 · Cooma, AustraliaNTSB ERA20LA094Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne America AX9-140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's decision to operate the balloon at low altitude near obstructions, structures, and powerlines, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of…NTSB WPR20WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Eschowe, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on December 5, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under…NTSB GAA20CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S 58JT · Lebanon, INThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a tractor trailer during landing.NTSB GAA20CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Smoketown, PAThe student pilot's improper cyclic input while hovering and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB ERA20FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman OV-1 · Stuart, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in descent into terrain.NTSB ERA20FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20A · Summit Point, WVThe pilot’s decision to conduct a practice stall maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in inadequate altitude remaining in which to recover before impacting terrain.NTSB CEN20FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-8 · White Plains, ALImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA20FA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · New Salem, NCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline.NTSB GAA20CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Willacoochee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA20CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxworthy Rick A Sonex · Langley, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB CEN19LA316Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportInfinity Powered Parachutes IPP2 · Eustace, TXThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a power line. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly at an altitude too low to avoid obstacles.NTSB ERA19LA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Russellville, ALThe pilot's failure to see and avoid powerlines during low-altitude agricultural spraying flight operations.NTSB WPR19FA246Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · St. Ignatius, MTThe pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with power lines and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA509Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cypress Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA19CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Onida, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires during agricultural application operations.NTSB ERA19LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jay, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN19FA259Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Sumner, IAThe pilot’s impairment by medical conditions and/or medications, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Waco, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Vandalia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA473Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Fessenden, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA457Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Dukedom, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB CEN19WA294Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT400 · Namiquipa, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT400 airplane that occurred on July 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · Deshler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering.NTSB GAA19CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Stanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a telephone pole during an agricultural application flight.NTSB WPR19FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hayward, CAThe pilots’ loss of control during a low altitude maneuver for undetermined reasons, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ERA19LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hastings, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.NTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.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.NTSB ERA19TA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R44 · Parsons, WVThe pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at low altitude over a river, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA193Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Garwood, TXThe pilots' failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low level operations.NTSB GAA19CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT402 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a windmill tower while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR19FA173Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight.