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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 CEN11LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grants, NMThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Robstown, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IAThe separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Kenneth Sonex · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB CEN11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Port Mansfield, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Stockport, OHThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the throttle control during landing, which resulted in an increase in power and excursion from the runway.NTSB CEN11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAardema Robert John 1 Aardema RAG WNG SP · Oshtemo, MIThe failure of the ignition system wiring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Aiken, SCThe pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB ERA11CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NVThe pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA11FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Rienzi, MSThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide precipitation information to the pilot as required.NTSB WPR11FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lander, WYThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.…NTSB WPR11FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Morton, WAThe pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR11LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReed Glasair III SH-3R · Lake Mathews, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude beneath a cloud layer.NTSB WPR11CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN11CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrederick R Goenne Glastar · Recklaw, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a rough runway surface.NTSB WPR11CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN11CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcClish B85C · New Baden, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR11FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.NTSB WPR11CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Fort Hunter Liggett, CAThe pilot's misjudged glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain during landing.NTSB ERA11CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.NTSB WPR11WA020Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Durham Downs, Australia, AustraliaOn October 18, 2010, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172S, VH-VSK, collided with the terrain near Durham Downs, Australia. The airplane was operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD. The pilot and passenger were killed and the airplane was substantially…NTSB ERA11LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.NTSB ERA11IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland Shorts SC7 Skyvan · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe flightcrew’s failure to maintain directional control while initiating an engine reverse after landing.NTSB ERA11CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSqueglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBobo Christopher J Loehle 5151 · Southern Pines, NCThe reported fluttering of the wings in flight and the pilot's subsequent in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NYA loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA077Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares MA-33M R582 · Rising Fawn, GAThe student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the weight-shift control aircraft to the certified flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing PT17 · Fayetteville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR11CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDeitz Avid Flyer MK4 · Colville, WAThe pilot's failure to compensate for a wind gust and maintain runway alignment during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ERA11LA022Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNewcomer RV6 · Monticello, GAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11GA020Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Clarkson Valley, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision-making, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the…NTSB ERA11CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel.NTSB CEN11LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Newton, TXThe pilot’s attempted takeoff with the fuel hose attached to the helicopter and the pilot and ground crew’s failure to accurately communicate.NTSB WPR11CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR11LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Portland, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDrake Ronald A Acro Sport 1 · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB CEN11CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Michigan, NDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll following a noticeable loss of engine power due to low engine compression and a magneto failure.NTSB CEN11CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24 · Blanding, UTThe pilot’s failure to attain a climb gradient sufficient to clear the rising terrain, which resulted in his decision to make a forced landing on a road.NTSB ERA11CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Gransonville, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during a go-around.NTSB CEN11CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.NTSB CEN11CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.NTSB WPR11LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Blue Diamond, NVThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTThe pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN11LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNewmann Edward W Challenger II · Easton, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.