NTSB investigations, 2009
12 cases where the sequence of events included Midair collision.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 6 |
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\") = 2009
AND 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"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") = 2009 AND 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
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 WPR10FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.NTSB CEN10FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Alexandria, LAFailure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.NTSB WPR09FA437Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coolidge, AZThe failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB CEN09WA582Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationReims F172 · Commune de Brethencourt, FranceUnder the jurisdiction and control of the French government.NTSB CEN09LA555Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny Powered Parachutes Destiny 2000 · Arcanum, OHThe failure of pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to avoid the collision with an aircraft on final approach to land.NTSB ERA09MA447Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ(1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…NTSB CEN09LA491Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Iowa Falls, IABoth pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.NTSB ERA09LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHazelwood Michael S RV-8 · Decatur, ALThe RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering. This report was modified on September 10, 2010.NTSB WPR09FA248Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Beach, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB WPR09LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Marysville, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while making their final approach for landing.NTSB CEN09IA161Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairmont, NEBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB CEN09LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Cypress, TXBoth pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.