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"
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 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
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 NYC08CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Eutaw, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB DFW08LA217AccidentLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.NTSB ANC08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to see a wire cable prior to colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the non-routine positioning of the wire cable, and the ground crew's failure to advise the pilot that the wire had been re-routed.NTSB LAX08MA277Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Camanche, IAThe pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.NTSB DEN08IA143Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Jasper, TXThe impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.NTSB NYC08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Dresden, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance while on final approach.NTSB SEA08CA173Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase II · Carson City, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VAThe student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI08CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX9-118 · Cook, MNThe pilot's decision to land in a confined area. Contributing to the accident were the hidden power transmission lines and the confined landing site.NTSB SEA08CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.NTSB CHI08CA204Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndy T-Bird II · Independence, IAThe takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.NTSB DFW08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.NTSB LAX08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.NTSB CHI08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHuebner RV6-A · Jerseyville, ILThe muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.NTSB SEA08LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UTThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…NTSB CHI08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WIThe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was landing.NTSB CHI08CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ottawa, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.NTSB MIA08LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.NTSB SEA08LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.NTSB LAX08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.NTSB LAX08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC08LA224Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 Delfin · Millville, NJA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter that was not identified due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX08CA188Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Lodi, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue the flight into an area of obscured visibility and his failure to maintain clearance above obstacles.NTSB NYC08CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27B · Warren, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area.NTSB NYC08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Luckey, OHThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.NTSB LAX08CA138Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Ogden, UTThe pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the…NTSB NYC08CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.NTSB DFW08CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Venture · Baldwin City, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and the instructor's delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with a mailbox and hangar. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08FA198Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.NTSB DEN08LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's physiologic impairment and failure to attain the proper touchdown point during an intentional off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB DEN08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.NTSB NYC08CA170Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach.NTSB DFW08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Lincoln, NEThe pilot's failure to properly execute a steep approach, which resulted in a tail strike and a loss of control.NTSB ANC08FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Unalaska, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while landing, and the vehicle operator's decision to ignore runway warning signals. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative vehicle gate system and the failure of airport management to adequately…NTSB MIA08FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Wildwood, FLThe noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB SEA08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…NTSB DFW08IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Austin, TXThe airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport.NTSB SEA08LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Piru, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB DEN08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NMThe unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.NTSB SEA08LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…NTSB ANC08LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions.