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 CEN11FA616Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLarson Ken W Christen EAGLE-II · Seward, NEThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the mixture control lever on takeoff, which shut down the engine.NTSB ANC11FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AKThe pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.NTSB CEN11CA689Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC11FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Nightmute, AKThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB ERA11CA500Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpectrum RX 550 · Hartland, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN11LA614Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.NTSB CEN11CA637Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA613Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.NTSB WPR11CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Bremerton, WAThe total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB CEN11CA660Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Sugar Creek, OHThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN11CA611Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-21B · East Liverpool, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ANC11CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.NTSB WPR11FA415Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Santa Monica, CAThe student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube.NTSB WPR11CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Hailey, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition.NTSB WPR11CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Atlanta, IDThe pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN11LA601Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Windom, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA638Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Menominee, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.NTSB CEN11CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.NTSB WPR11WA421Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369D · South Malekula, Vanuatu, VanuatuOn August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu…NTSB WPR11CA411Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.NTSB WPR11CA409Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11WA617Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · St. Ferdinand, CanadaOn August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The…NTSB CEN11CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Grand Marais, MNThe pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN11LA605Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Freeport, ILThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known defect in the elevator control system that led to his inability to control the airplane during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11FA599Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Mosby, MOThe pilot's failure to confirm that the helicopter had adequate fuel on board to complete the mission before making the first departure, his improper decision to continue the mission and make a second departure after he became aware of a critically low fuel…NTSB CEN11CA662Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Saguache, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA627Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN11CA620Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Kremmling, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN11FA597Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNichols Lancair 235 · Heath, OHThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ANC11CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPayne/Foster Glasair · Ocala, FLThe failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB ANC11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.NTSB WPR11FA404Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR11FA403Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CAThe student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN11CA589Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Matthews, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Cabazon, CAA total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB WPR11FA407Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WAThe pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR11FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Brookings, ORThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees while on approach for landing.NTSB WPR11CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Polson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN11LA588Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHendryx Steve/Wiley Ross Super Rebel · La Porte City, IAThe improper assembly of the aileron cable by the airplane builder.NTSB CEN11LA585Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MIThe towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA590Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Designs S-7LS · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN11CA586Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Shawno, WIThe pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.NTSB ANC11LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Dillingham, AKA loss of directional control during landing due to a rock lodged in the main landing gear wheel brake, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11WA470Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Region del Bio Bio, ChileOn August 20, 2011, at 1650 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-30, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain, after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering, over Region del Bio Bio, Chile. The pilot and…NTSB ERA11CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.NTSB CEN11LA582Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVertical Unlimited 12 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's impairment during an aerobatic airshow performance for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN11LA581Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SDThe pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC11CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.