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 WPR09CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A · Olympia, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR09LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Saint Anthony, IDA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimmons Vans RV-8A · Cameron Park, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.NTSB ERA09LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Chipley, FLA partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.NTSB ERA09LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.NTSB ERA09FA355Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FLA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…NTSB WPR09LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CAA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA363Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.NTSB ANC09LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AKA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C17B · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MTThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB ERA09LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09LA344Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-6 Twin · Orange, VAThe pilot's improper decision to perform a low-level maneuver over a populated skydive landing area and his inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…NTSB ERA09LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47 · Bridgeport, CTThe flight crew's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the wet runway.NTSB CEN09LA355Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cordova, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain after clearing an obstacle during an agricultural application pass.NTSB ANC09CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB WPR09FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Morristown, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB CEN09LA350Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPeterson Allen L Dragonfly II · Arthur, NEThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a over-the-counter medication with sedative effects and spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR09CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…NTSB CEN09PA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 1Final reportAgusta A109E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…NTSB ERA09IA331Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.NTSB ERA09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChatham Robert M RV6-A · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach.NTSB CEN09LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Moses Aerolite · Los Lunas, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.NTSB ERA09LA329Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorenson Lightning · Brevard, NCBoth pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.NTSB ERA09LA325Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Bret B Searey · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN09CA344Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Murray, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ANC09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA338Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MIThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ERA09LA316Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MSA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.NTSB WPR09CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Seattle, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB CEN09CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J230-SP · Delavan, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPolit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA263Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanham Lancair IV · Seligman, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control during en route descent while operating in known icing conditions.NTSB WPR09FA258Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Fallon, NVThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.NTSB WPR09LA253Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGauchat Safari · Rock Springs, AZThe separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.NTSB ERA09WA354Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, BrazilOn May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…NTSB CEN09CA317Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Martinsville, INThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.NTSB WPR09LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWesterhout/Gagnier Escapade · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional/lateral control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN09LA311Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Winsted, MNThe student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.