NTSB investigations
10,134 cases where the sequence of events included 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' 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 CEN15WA133Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, SwitzerlandNTSB WPR15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchneider Richard J Alaskan Bushmaster · Newburg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility.NTSB WPR15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Ridgefield, WAThe pilot's delayed action to use carburetor heat before the engine experienced a total loss of power while operating at cruise flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN15FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OKThe pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing…NTSB CEN15CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310B · Rothville, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR15CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · La Verne, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a runway, which resulted in a collision with a sign.NTSB WPR15LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander RV-7 · Seabeck, WAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane impacted water, and the majority of the wreckage was not recovered.NTSB CEN15FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Owen, WIThe flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane…NTSB WPR15LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Silver Springs, NVThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.NTSB ERA15FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Lakeland, FLAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight.NTSB CEN15LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KSThe pilot's improper fuel management and failure to conduct the engine failure emergency procedures and his improper conduct of the forced landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent high-energy impact with…NTSB ANC15LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR15LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Helena, MTLoss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB WPR15LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ualapue, HIA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB ERA15FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA15FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Stow, MAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.NTSB CEN15LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an…NTSB ERA15FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to…NTSB ERA15CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportShannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…NTSB WPR15LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA15LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.NTSB ERA15FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Catano, PRThe student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the helicopter’s uncontrolled descent to the water. Contributing to the accident was the student’s distraction with other aircraft operating…NTSB WPR15FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which…NTSB ERA15LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Norfolk, VAThe engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB ERA15LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Long View, NCThe improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN15CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurton Calidus · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain that was along the planned route of flight.NTSB WPR15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR15CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 A33 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN15LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Parker City, INThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA15FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Kuttawa, KYThe pilot's failure to properly set the left engine fuel selector before takeoff and to recognize the incorrect setting during the flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power on both engines.NTSB ERA15CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Barranquitas, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing which resulted in a tailrotor ground strike and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMDS Fying Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Fort Pierce, FLThe inadequate modification of the airplane’s canopy latching mechanism, which resulted in the inadvertent opening of the canopy while on final approach to land and a subsequent loss of pitch control.NTSB CEN15FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB ERA15FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FLA main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN15FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.NTSB WPR15FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to…NTSB CEN15FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Port Huron, MIThe pilot’s decision to continue flight below the minimum descent altitude without visually acquiring the runway and his delayed and improperly executed missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA15CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.NTSB WPR15LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarthing James W II Beaver · Perris, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an improperly configured carburetor and fuel supply system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the off-field landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.NTSB ERA15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MSThe failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…NTSB ERA15LA075Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff.NTSB WPR15LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcholland Glastar · Sheridan, WYA loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 - N · Jeffrey, WYThe pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB DCA15MA029Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MDthe pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for…NTSB CEN15LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, COThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN15CA071Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Minocqua, WIThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare when a sudden wind shift occurred.NTSB CEN15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.