NTSB investigations, 2017
40 cases where the sequence of events included Low altitude operation/event.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 58 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 22 |
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\") = 2017
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.
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") = 2017 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
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 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.NTSB CEN18FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportX-Air XA85 · Oskaloosa, IAThe pilot's low altitude flight into a power line due to his impairment from an acute physiologic event during the flight. Contributing to the pilot's impairment was his use of two sedating medications.NTSB ERA18WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · Rivadavia, ArgentinaThe government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under…NTSB CEN18WA046Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, MexicoOn November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his…NTSB CEN18FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA18CA054Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL Sport · Point Mugu, CAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires.NTSB CEN18LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Sulphur, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation between a long line being used to hoist linemen from a shield wire during an external load flight, which resulted in the long line being severed.NTSB CEN18LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.NTSB WPR18FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN18FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ramsey, MNThe pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid…NTSB CEN17WA383Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 47G · Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa RicaOn September 18, 2017, at 0720 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, Costa Rican registration TI-BGH, serial number 1459, impacted terrain during an aerial application flight, near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The pilot was fatally injured,…NTSB CEN17FA355Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Ancho, NMThe pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN17FA342Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRans S-6 · Stonewall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while conducting aerobatic flight maneuvers with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB ERA17FA279Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Philipp, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, below a low overcast ceiling, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA17CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Westby, WIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN17LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Villa Grove, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a power line tower during low-level maneuvering.NTSB ANC17LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Solomon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above water, and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an inadvertent descent and collision with water.NTSB CEN17FA281Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Farmerville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver.NTSB CEN17CA346Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Logan, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application flight.NTSB ERA17LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164 · Marydel, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN17LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pierce, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level agricultural aerial application flight.NTSB ANC17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Paoli, INThe pilot's decision to maneuver an overgross weight helicopter at a low altitude and airspeed with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a high descent rate and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…NTSB GAA17CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Hope, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA17CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Uniontown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB WPR17FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN17FA169Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Collinston, LAThe failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight.NTSB ERA17FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's decision to maneuver the aircraft at low altitude, towards rising terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB ERA17WA146Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationGrumman G164 · Pista La Julia, EcuadorOn March 30, 2017, about 1645 universal coordinated time, a Grumman 164A, Ecuadorian registration HC-BPI, was destroyed when it impacted electrical wires and terrain near Pista La Julia, Ecuador. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB CEN17WA129Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 369 · Mexicali, MexicoOn March 13, 2017, about 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and…NTSB GAA17CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Roxbury, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB CEN17CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Fairmont, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting agricultural spray operations.NTSB ERA17WA349Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Santa Catarina, BrazilOn February 23, 2017, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WBO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application flight near Santa Catarina, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot…NTSB WPR17LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB GAA17CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Holtville, CAThe pilot’s initiation of a left turn at a low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind while operating near maximum gross weight, which resulted in the helicopter losing altitude, touching down on a dirt surface, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ANC17LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Price, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude.NTSB CEN17FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wellington, TXThe pilot's improper decision to perform a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Markleeville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low pass and the subsequent impact with a snow berm, which resulted in a nosed-over.NTSB ERA17FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSharpe William L Buccaneer II B · Mayo, FLThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while flying at low altitude.