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 WPR10LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CAThe pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN10FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MIA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mt. Comfort, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.NTSB WPR10LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMahre Starduster SA300 · Zillah, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver.NTSB ERA10LA086Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTail Feather Sea Rey · Sanibel Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to add power during a low-level turn, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall.NTSB ERA10LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his…NTSB WPR10FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.NTSB CEN10LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.NTSB WPR10CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Llano, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.NTSB ERA10LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Durham, NCThe total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA416Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BrazilOn November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…NTSB ERA10FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NYA total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.NTSB ERA10CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Panancea, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.NTSB ERA10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR10LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Susanville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…NTSB WPR10CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Lyons, ORThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was descending, and his improper initial remedial action.NTSB WPR10WA108Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Kojonup, Australia, AustraliaOn November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup,…NTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CAThe pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA10LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ERA10CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pahokee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB ANC10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.NTSB CEN10IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WIThe loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.NTSB WPR10LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Chico, CAA loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYounkin J R Mullicoupe · Siloam Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft B200 · Greer, SCA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was onboard prior to flight.NTSB WPR10LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T6-G · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA10LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ripley, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.NTSB ERA10FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Weston, FLThe flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN10CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Galion, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA10CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Summit, DEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation.NTSB CEN10LA041Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TXThe pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.NTSB CEN10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Paoli, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ANC10LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…NTSB ERA10LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FLA total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tallahassee, FLThe pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN10LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Brenham, TXThe loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fairview, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.NTSB ERA10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB CEN10LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Middlefield, OHThe student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.