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 WPR09FA400Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690 · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness, and thus clearance from objects, while operating at low altitude.NTSB ERA09CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDunn David RAF 2000 C · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.NTSB CEN09CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Whittemore, IAThe pilot's lack of preflight planning and remedial action with resulted in the airplane's inability to climb out of ground effect.NTSB WPR09FA398Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…NTSB CEN09LA526Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-T660 · Worthington, MNA fatigue failure of the elevator push-pull rod which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the aircraft's pitch attitude while landing.NTSB CEN09CA532Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Washington, IAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09CA531Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Michael H T-BIRD II · Dundee, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.NTSB WPR09CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11CC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN09LA527Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IAThe in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.NTSB ANC09CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN09CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, COThe pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.NTSB WPR09LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.NTSB ERA09LA459Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sussex, NJThe pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.NTSB CEN09FA518Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Evansville, WIA jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kamiah, IDThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rockingham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out.NTSB CEN09CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Covert, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.NTSB ERA09LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN09CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IAThe pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.NTSB WPR09LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA09LA453Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaurienzo Gabriel A Varieze · North Augusta, SCA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA09LA452Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaxair Drifter · Bumpass, VAThe accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.NTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.NTSB ERA09LA455Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, ALA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA451Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngle David TWO Place · Manlius, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09LA450Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStump Bradley Kolb · Calhoun, TNThe pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics.NTSB CEN09CA505Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.NTSB WPR09FA379Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.NTSB WPR09CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Broadus, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA09CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Milford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA512Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZA loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR09CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.NTSB CEN09WA506Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEnstrom F28 · Mont Laurier, CanadaOn August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4),…NTSB CEN09CA497Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportunknown kit · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA384Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB ERA09TA440Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350B3 · Jacksonville, FLThe flight instructor's improper decision to attempt hover flight without hydraulic power and his subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR09LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.NTSB ERA09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Suffolk, VAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.NTSB WPR09LA386Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Lihue, HIThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB WPR09LA381Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Williams, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain after intentionally releasing from the tow plane at a low altitude during the initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA378Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray RV-6 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA09CA434Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L13 · Sparta, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Minter City, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.