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 CEN11CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, INThe pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.NTSB CEN11CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175C · Humphrey, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, ILThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…NTSB ERA11WA008Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402 · Nassau, BahamasOn October 5, 2010, about 1236 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 402C, Bahamian registration C6-NLH, registered to and operated by Lebocruise Air Limited, crashed into Lake Killarney shortly after takeoff from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…NTSB ERA11LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.NTSB WPR11FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which…NTSB WPR11CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYost Edwin S Glasair SH-2 · Jackson, GAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wabash, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.NTSB CEN11CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310J · St. Johns, MIThe failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.NTSB WPR10LA479Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WAThe failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.NTSB ERA10LA511Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBallonbau Worner NL-1000/STU · Adriatic Sea, A1The crew's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in destruction of the balloon envelope by lightning strike and the subsequent uncontrolled descent to the sea.NTSB WPR10LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEccker Hurricane Hauler · Jamul, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to engine seizure as a result of lack of lubrication from excessive carbon buildup on the piston rings.NTSB CEN10LA572Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Tulsa, OKA shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.NTSB CEN10CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.NTSB WPR10CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Gaston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance while landing on a transport trailer positioned on an uneven surface.NTSB ERA10FA503Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sweetwater, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB CEN10CA569Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentral Ohio Dragonfly Clubllc DRAGONFLY-C · Orient, OHThe pilot's failure to disconnect the tow bridal line prior to takeoff.NTSB ERA10FA502Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…NTSB CEN10LA566Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Gary Don Rutan LONG-EZ · Yellow Springs, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA562Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR10WA484Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationChampion 8KCAB · Bandung, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn September 24, 2010, at 0312 universal coordinated time, an American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB, PK-NZP, collided with terrain while performing an inverted aerobatic maneuver at low altitude during an air show at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung,…NTSB ERA10LA499Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MSA total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VAThe pilot under instruction’s improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with trees.NTSB CEN10LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tea, SDThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN10FA557Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial…NTSB CEN10CA570Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter SR7 Skye Ryder · Sarcoxie, MOThe non-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA10WA498Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAero Commander 500 · Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicNTSB ERA10CA497Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Castle, VAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marlboro, MAThe pilot’s improper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.NTSB WPR10CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mecca, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.NTSB CEN10CA553Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB WPR10LA462Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.NTSB ERA10CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah · Springville, TNCollision with an unknown object during landing.NTSB CEN10LA560Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Schaumburg, ILThe in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.NTSB CEN10CA550Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TXA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN10CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.NTSB WPR10LA468Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NVFailure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA10LA488Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MAThe pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.NTSB ERA10LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Dublin, GAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Barnwell, SCThe failure of the No. 1 connecting rod end cap for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MIA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN10CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Houma, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Rans S-6S · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.NTSB ERA10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10LA485Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rainelle, WVThe improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.