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 ERA13LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FLThe improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…NTSB WPR13CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.NTSB ERA13LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Castle, VAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any…NTSB CEN13FA221Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Collinsville, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB WPR13LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Big Bear City, CAThe improper overhaul of the propeller, which resulted in the installation of an incorrect propeller actuating pin and deformation of the ferrule hole and led to the pin’s fatigue failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of multiple owners and…NTSB WPR13FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Circle, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.NTSB ERA13LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Hammonton, NJA loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug.NTSB ERA13LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.NTSB ERA13FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Miami, FLThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Guymon, OKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…NTSB ERA13FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…NTSB ANC13GA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 1Final reportEurocopter AS350 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the Alaska Department of Public Safety's punitive culture and…NTSB ERA13CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB ERA13CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22T · Alexandria, MNThe failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap rod from the right flap actuation fitting during flap extension. Contributing to the accident were inadequate…NTSB CEN13FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hawley, MNThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN13LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TXThe student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.NTSB CEN13CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Fort Stockton, TXThe student pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the OFF position and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the student pilot's actions.NTSB ERA13WA304Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationEurocopter BO-105 · Granville, Cedros, Trinidad & TobagoOn March 26, 2013, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter BO-105 helicopter, Trinidad and Tobago registry 9Y-TIC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a forested area in Granville, Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago. The pilot sustained…NTSB ANC13CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow-covered taxiway.NTSB WPR13LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOwens Velocity 173 · Maricopa, AZA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the throttle body revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Rialto, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering in a hover.NTSB ANC13CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Stevens Village, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent cyclic control input after landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the ground.NTSB WPR13CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR13CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN13LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cordova, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Temecula, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Perry, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN13CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Dumas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff instead of waiting to ensure that the wind velocity had decreased.NTSB ERA13LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA32-301FT · Stafford, VAThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector handle during approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Eagle · Eustis, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift aircraft during the final approach to land.NTSB CEN13FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, INThe private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional…NTSB CEN13CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.NTSB CEN13CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Baytown, TXThe pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC13CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR13CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.NTSB ERA13LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcnulty John S Aerolite 103 · Immokalee, FLThe loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston.NTSB ERA13CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN13LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Winsted, MNThe obstruction of the right engine’s induction air system by ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kremmling, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA13FA168Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA13CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hendersonville, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.NTSB CEN13LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Broomfield, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to take off at a high density altitude and in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA13LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllen BD-5 · Mount Airy, NCA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent closing of the engine choke. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the engine choke cable.NTSB CEN13LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500TP · Brenham, TXA lack of available engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies consistent with an inability to produce rated power.NTSB CEN13LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seguin, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be undetermined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation.NTSB CEN13CA190Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Middletown, OHThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the noncurrent pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management and decision-making and his decision to conduct the flight after consuming alcohol.NTSB CEN13LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rogers, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control due to a sudden turbulence encounter while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was ice buildup on the wings’ leading edges.NTSB WPR13FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5 · Woodinville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.