NTSB investigations
197 cases where the sequence of events included Midair collision.
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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\" = '250' 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"
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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" = '250' 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
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NTSB ANC22LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AKThe unmanned aircraft pilot’s failure to yield the right of way to the helicopter.NTSB WPR22FA001Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilots onboard the airplane to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN21FA215Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Englewood, COThe Cirrus pilot’s failure to maintain the final approach course for the assigned runway, which resulted in a collision with the Swearingen which was on final approach to the parallel runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the controller to…NTSB GAA21WA101Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Grasmere, South AfricaNTSB CEN21LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Dumas, ARThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB WPR21LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW20C · Clayton, CAThe failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.NTSB CEN21FA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech J35 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot of the J35’s failure to maintain clearance from the M35, which resulted in a midair collision and the J35 pilot’s subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Weslaco, TXThe pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the…NTSB GAA21WA175Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPioneer 300 · Loches, FranceNTSB CEN20LA419Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · San Marcos, TXThe F1 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the lower altitude Cessna while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the restrictions to pilot visibility inherent to low- and high-wing airplanes, and both pilots’ failure to recognize the…NTSB ANC20LA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower.NTSB ANC20LA074Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Soldotna, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were (1) the PA-12 pilot’s decision to fly with a known severe vision deficiency that had resulted in denial of his most recent application for medical certification…NTSB WPR20LA246Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Elgin, NVThe trailing pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the lead airplane during a fire retardant deployment flight, which resulted in the trailing airplane flying through a plume of retardant and the trailing pilot’s subsequent loss of visibility that led…NTSB WPR20FA206Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB WPR20WA091Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA44 · Mangalore, AustraliaNTSB DCA20IA081Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Johnson Valley, CAthe failure of the small UAS remote pilot to give way to the helicopter, resulting in an inflight collision. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS remote pilot’s failure to assess and mitigate the risks of operations in close proximity to other aircraft.…NTSB DCA20IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus AS 350 B2 · Los Angeles, CAan inflight collision with a hard object of polycarbonate construction, with size and features consistent with that of a small UAS (drone).NTSB ERA20LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Toms River, NJThe failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct…NTSB CEN20FA012Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TXThe failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.NTSB CEN19WA283Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Inca, Mallorca, SpainOn June 25, 2019, about 1335 local time, a Bell 206L-3 helicopter, D-HOTT, and an Aeroprakt A22L airplane collided in mid-air, near Inca, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and four passengers aboard the helicopter and the two people on the airplane, received fatal…NTSB CEN19IA234Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportMooney M20J · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of both pilots to remain clear of the other while flying in formation.NTSB ERA19FA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans Vans RV 4 · Green Cove Springs, FLThe failure of each pilot to maintain separation from the other airplane during intentional maneuvers within close proximity of each other.NTSB WPR19FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman G164 · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN19MA141Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which prevented the two pilots from seeing the other airplane before the collision, and the absence of visual and aural alerts from both airplanes’ traffic display systems, while operating in a geographic…NTSB CEN19LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Prairie, TXThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane while entering the airport traffic pattern in visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller's failure to recognize the proximity of the…NTSB ERA19WA174Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter AS350 · Megeve, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a midair collision between a Eurocopter AS350-B3 helicopter and a Jodel D.140E airplane that occurred on January 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist…NTSB WPR18LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39 · Reno, NVThe pilot of the race 13 airplane's failure to maintain clearance from the race 37 airplane during the closed course air race.NTSB DCA18IA264Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLindstrand 105A · Driggs, IDthe drone pilot's decision to fly without pre-coordination, and without the requisite skills and knowledge, to maneuver the drone in close proximity to another aircraft.NTSB CEN18WA312Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSteen Skybolt · Fratauti, RomaniaNTSB CEN18LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra EA300 · North Fox Island, MIThe Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Extra pilot to tune his radio to the correct frequency, which resulted in no common traffic advisories being…NTSB CEN18WA305Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationLavia Argentina PA-25-260 · Namiquipa, Chihuahua, MexicoOn July 22, 2018, about 1500 coordinated universal time, a Lavia Argentina S.A. PA-25-260 airplane, XB-EGL and Lavia Argentina S.A. PA-25-235 airplane, XB-DVX, collided during aerial application maneuvers near Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot of XB-EGL…NTSB ERA18FA194Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Miami, FLThe failure of both pilots in both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged nearly head-on at the same altitude.NTSB ANC18FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR18LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Jasper, ALThe other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane in the formation flight due to sun glare.NTSB CEN18WA141Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Adolf Wurth Airport, GermanyOn April 15, 2018, at 1300 UTC, a Cirrus SR-20, D-EWTG, and a Dallach D4b Fascination, D-MJEK, encountered a midair collision under unknown circumstances near Adolf Würth Airport (EDTY), Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. Both aircraft were destroyed; and the pilots,…NTSB ERA18LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Palatka, FLBoth pilots’ and the flight instructor’s failure to identify, see, and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN18LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Loveland, COThe airplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the helicopter while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision between the two aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s misunderstanding of the helicopter pilot’s…NTSB CEN18WA120Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28RT-201T · Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, GermanyOn January 23, 2018, about 1207 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28 airplane, Swiss registration HB-PGF, collided with an Airbus-Helicopter EC135P2, German registration D-HDRV near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Germany. The pilots and passengers were all…NTSB WPR18LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSix Chuter Spirit · Marana, AZThe noncertificated pilots’ failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN18WA067Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationConstrucciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Alicante, SpainOn December 30, 2017, at 1642 universal time coordinated, a Construcciones Aeronauticas SA C.A.S.A. 1.131 (Bucker BU-131), N1950M (NX-1950M), and a Bell 412SP, EC-MMC, experienced a mid-air collision during final approach for landing to runway 20 at Muchamiel…NTSB ERA18LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright.NTSB WPR18LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBorom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…NTSB ERA17LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Clearwater, FLThe airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to adequately transmit his position while operating in the airport traffic pattern.NTSB DCA17IA202Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDJI Phantom · Hoffman Island, NYthe failure of the sUAS pilot to see and avoid the helicopter due to his intentional flight beyond visual line of sight. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS pilot's incomplete knowledge of the regulations and safe operating practices.NTSB WPR17LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrudel GP 4 · Reno, NVThe other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane during the line-abreast formation.NTSB ERA17FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Edgewater, FLThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation flight which was composed of dissimilar aircraft.NTSB CEN17WA137Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · St-Bruno, Quebec, CanadaNTSB CEN17FA063Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · McKinney, TXThe other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.NTSB CEN17WA052Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPZL Bielsko SZD51 · Husbands Bosworth, United KingdomOn December 4, 2016, about 1230 coordinated universal time, a PZL Bielsko SZD-51-1 glider, G-CSFT, and a Cessna 150L airplane, G-CSFC, collided in midair near Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The glider impacted terrain and the pilot was…NTSB ERA17FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ6 · Blackshear, GAThe Bama 3 pilot's failure to properly conduct an overshoot maneuver and his premature climb before he was clear of the lead airplane, Bama 1, which lead to a midair collision