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 CEN11FA500Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, ILThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.NTSB WPR11FA349Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR11FA344Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Corona, CAAn aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.NTSB ERA11LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hinesville, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…NTSB ERA11FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…NTSB ERA11FA413Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMoyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MDAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA11CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.NTSB CEN11LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Middleton, WIThe total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA513Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN11CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Cresson, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NEThe pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, COA loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.NTSB WPR11FA348Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Darby, MTThe fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB CEN11LA544Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Ullin, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA527Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OHThe incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.NTSB CEN11LA499Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.NTSB CEN11CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.NTSB WPR11CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Preston, IDThe glider's impact with crops during the off-airport landing.NTSB ERA11FA412Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Erwin, NCThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.NTSB WPR11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA11LA415Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPolaris Polar Star · Dewees Island, SCThe non-certificated pilot’s operation of the unregistered airplane while impaired by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of…NTSB ERA11LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA409Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Dayton, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power and loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN11LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Columbia, MOThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.NTSB CEN11LA491Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Medina, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to an age-related failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Also causal was the failure of the maintenance facility to overhaul the fuel pump and the failure of the operator to ensure that the pump was…NTSB CEN11CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Llano, TXThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN11CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MIThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Brigham City, UTThe glider pilot did not take timely action to locate a safe outlanding area after entering an area where atmospheric lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight.NTSB WPR11CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCliff Starduster II SA300 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.NTSB CEN11CA498Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MIA loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.NTSB CEN11CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenstown, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.NTSB ANC11CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Kantishna, AKThe pilot's inadequate decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR11FA335Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Grace, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11FA406Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane after maintenance personnel advised him that the airplane should not be flown because the pilot provided an incorrect propeller for installation and the subsequent failure of the propeller attachment bolts and the…NTSB CEN11LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.NTSB WPR11LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WAA partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.NTSB WPR11FA331Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Winslow, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Porthill, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.NTSB ANC11FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Delta, AKThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the pilot's seat…NTSB WPR11CA338Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen Schneider OHG LS-3-17 · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's incorrect use of the flap control pitch control recovery which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA403Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Elite · Batavia, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA488Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDixon Volksplane VP-1 · Jackson, MIA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA480Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MIThe pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.NTSB CEN11CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Greeley, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11FA401Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSlingsby Capstan Type 49B · Hollywood, MDThe glider pilot’s improper response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot’s failure to confirm that the spoilers were closed and locked before takeoff, and the glider copilot’s improper crew…NTSB ERA11CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Schlater, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA481Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDegraw Rhino II · Jackson, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-22 · Payson, AZThe pilot's selection of a wrong runway to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings.