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 CEN14LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Indianapolis, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion.NTSB CEN14LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MOThe loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.NTSB CEN14CA341Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Sudan, TXThe pilot's lapse in monitoring the airplane's speed during a low level aerial application maneuver and its subsequent stall during the maneuver.NTSB ERA14LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Houston, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch.NTSB ANC14LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 2 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane at low altitude and deliberately in close proximity to the boat operators, which resulted in a collision with a boat operator.NTSB ANC14CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's encounter with a wind gust during takeoff from a short gravel bar, which resulted in the airplane settling after rotation and striking obstacles.NTSB CEN14LA316Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrazhopper Trike · Ottawa, ILThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…NTSB WPR14LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKnell ASC Spirit · Lehi, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR14FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportParker Loehle Mustang T5151 · Livermore, CAAn in-flight fire of unknown origin for reasons that could not be determined because of impact damage and postimpact fire damage.NTSB WPR14CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.NTSB WPR14CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210A · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB CEN14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR14CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 24 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB CEN14LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…NTSB CEN14FA306Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrumwell RV-6 · Sauk Rapids, MNThe pilot’s loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because fire damage precluded examination of the airplane’s canopy and systems.NTSB CEN14CA314Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Newport, ARThe pilot misjudged his altitude which resulted in the airplane contacting a wire during the low altitude aerial application maneuver.NTSB WPR14CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.NTSB WPR14CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-235 · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN14CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Wichita, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.NTSB ANC14CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Egegik, AKThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.NTSB CEN14LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MOThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, ARThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.NTSB ANC14CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.NTSB ERA14LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Farmington, DEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a takeoff in high-density altitude conditions and his decision to reduce power during the initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, ALThe flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…NTSB CEN14LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Lehman, TXThe pilot's improper decision to enter an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide critical weather information to the pilot to help him…NTSB ANC14CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB ERA14LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WVA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14FA292Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · East Patchogue, NYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR14LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Turner, ORThe collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot would not make the airplane available for a postaccident examination.NTSB WPR14LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Quincy, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system…NTSB WPR14FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Florence, ORThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJackson Fred M Clipper · Altamont, NYThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Milton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.NTSB CEN14CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Valmeyer, ILThe inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.NTSB WPR14LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Princeton, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.NTSB ERA14FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMeyer Clair O 2/3 P 51B/C Mustang · Marion, SCThe airplane's impact with terrain shortly after takeoff due to a physiological incapacitation of the pilot.NTSB ERA14FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to depart and his decision to depart in low-ceiling and…NTSB ERA14CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR14LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams Dragonfly · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a reduction in the No. 3 cylinder’s compression as a result of the exhaust valve not having consistent uniform contact with the cylinder head valve seat.NTSB CEN14LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Pearsall, TXThe failure of the No. 1 cylinder rod at the link pin. Contributing to the accident was oil starvation to the rod bearing due to the improper flushing of the oil cooler, which allowed metal and other debris in the oil to clog the drain and the led to the…NTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…NTSB CEN14LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Winner, SDThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a tailwind and his failure to achieve the proper airspeed for liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.NTSB CEN14FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 L4 · South Timbalier PlatformThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to…