NTSB investigations
444 cases where the defining event was Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '470') 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '470') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA10WA456Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Pista El Limon, EcuadorOn August 29, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-BCF, operated by a private owner on an agricultural spraying flight, collided with power lines and subsequently the ground near Pista El Limon,…NTSB ERA10CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB CEN10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Idabel, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA428Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Milazzo, ItalyOn August 12, 2010, about 0600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Italian registration I-KOST, operated by Intesa Leasing, Rent and Fly, as a personal flight, collided with a building and the ground during takeoff from a private field at…NTSB CEN10CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Breckenridge, MIThe pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA10WA386Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB711 · Mato Grosso, BrazilOn July 18, 2010, about 1500 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-711C, Brazilian registration PT-NBE, operated by a private owner on a personal flight, collided with a hill while in cruise flight in the vicinity of Santo Antonio Do Leverger, Mato…NTSB WPR10WA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172N · Broken Hill, AustraliaOn June 21, 2010, about 0145 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, VH-UFN, registered to a private owner, collided with water during an unknown flight phase near Broken Hill, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The airplane was reported missing and was…NTSB CEN10CA326Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G3/600 · Trinidad, COA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA10LA314Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sandersville, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Koosharem, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign on the side of his landing area (a dirt road). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a fly-by of the road to check for hazards.NTSB WPR10CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Kettle Falls, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation.NTSB ERA10LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Clearwater, FLThe overweight condition of the airplane due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in the airplane's degraded climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's retraction of the flaps prior to reaching the manufacturer's…NTSB CEN10CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Long Long's Paraglider · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute, resulting in an unintentional departure and subsequent collision with power lines and the ground.NTSB CEN10LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCross-Capps Breezy · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Alpine, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10WA185Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Northam, Australia, AustraliaOn March 28, 2010, at 0900 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, VH-KDS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain near Northam, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were killed. The flight departed…NTSB CEN10LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Albany, OHThe pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane.NTSB WPR10FA136Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s failure follow the standard instrument departure as instructed, and his failure to attain a sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB DCA10WA025Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Luxembourg, LuxembourgOn January 21, 2010, a Cargolux Airlines, Boeing 747-400F, registration LX-OCV, struck the top of a maintenance van that was on the runway during CAT IIIB conditions at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg. The airplane landed safely with minor…NTSB ERA10WA116Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32-300 · Bimini, Bahamas, BahamasOn January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas…NTSB WPR10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Albion, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.NTSB WPR10LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEADS Socata TBM 700 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and clearance from terrain during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a partially obscured runway.NTSB ERA10WA312Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Guarico, VenezuelaOn December 13, 2009, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 58, of Venezuelan registration, YV2473, registered to and operated by Aeronaves Baron, C.A., impacted terrain during takeoff from the Mata de Juajua Airport (SVCS), near Estatdo Guárico, Venezuela. Visual…NTSB CEN10WA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR20 · Oberbarnim, GermanyOn December 10, 2009, at 1625 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR20, German registered D-EYAT, was destroyed when it impacted forested terrain near Oberbarnim, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot…NTSB WPR10WA080Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Dorrigo, Australia, AustraliaOn December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The…NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10WA108Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Kojonup, Australia, AustraliaOn November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup,…NTSB WPR10WA036Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT-502 · Narrogin, Australia, AustraliaOn October 3, 2009, at 1130 Western Standard Time, an Air Tractor AT-502, VH-ODP, operated by Agricair Pty Limited, as an agricultural flight collided with the ground while maneuvering 47 Km east northeast of Narrogin, Australia. Visual meteorological…NTSB ERA09LA536Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDuke Paul Challenger II · Lumberton, MSThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around procedure for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR09LA426Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSix-Chuter American Spirit · Brownsville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB WPR09FA379Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.NTSB CEN09WA506Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEnstrom F28 · Mont Laurier, CanadaOn August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4),…NTSB ERA09LA394Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Hertford, NCThe in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09WA354Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, BrazilOn May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…NTSB CEN09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 138The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach.NTSB WPR09LA222Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportValentin Taifun 17 E II · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon.NTSB WPR09WA292Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Vientiane, Laos, LaosOn April 11, 2009, about 1035 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, Laos registration RDPL-34144, owned by Helicopters of New Zealand, operated by Lao Air, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near…NTSB CEN09WA188Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 212 · Aguascalientes, MexicoNot Required. Investigation is being conducted by the DGAC, Mexico.NTSB CEN09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, INThe certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.NTSB ERA09LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Indiana, PAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.NTSB ERA09LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.NTSB ERA09CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20G · Sebastian, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Worth, TXCollision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09WA085Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMaule M7 · Cobra River, Manaus, BrazilOn December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the…NTSB WPR09WA250Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas 369 · Murray Bridge, AustraliaOn November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While…NTSB WPR09LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Globe · Wallace, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA09FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot's inadvertent descent into water as a result of the dark night and limited outside visual references.NTSB CEN09FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Selmer, TNThe pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA08CA199AccidentData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.