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 WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB WPR09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angleton, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB ERA09CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB CEN09MA019Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Aurora, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air…NTSB ERA09LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NHThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heatNTSB ERA09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Repton, ALFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN09FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Conroe, TXA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.NTSB ERA09LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Tukan · Mohawk, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.NTSB ERA09CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Epping, NHThe pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.NTSB CEN09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.NTSB CEN09FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.NTSB CEN09CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TXThe student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.NTSB ERA09CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.NTSB WPR09CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Henderson, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UTThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.NTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB WPR09FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…NTSB CEN09CA021Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Iowa City, IAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight.NTSB CEN09WA016Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Oaxaca, MexicoOn October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land . Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…NTSB CEN09CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmes William E Predator · Branson, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.NTSB CEN09CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · St. Louis, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB WPR09LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.NTSB ERA09FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR09CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB WPR09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynden, WAThe separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Alton, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.NTSB ANC09FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAntonovich Anton B Challenger II · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB LAX08FA301Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…NTSB ANC09FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn toward an intersecting runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC08CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.NTSB MIA08LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Falmouth, KYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB LAX08FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.NTSB SEA08LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WYThe pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.NTSB NYC08FA324Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Vineyard Haven, MAA loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ANC08LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Delta Junction, AKA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat and his lack of training/qualification.NTSB SEA08CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.NTSB NYC08LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A200 · Bridgewater, VAThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.NTSB SEA08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…NTSB DEN08IA160IncidentIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Cobra · Whetstone, AZA total off of engine power resulting from an overheated piston, and the pilot's subsequent failure to send a proper command to the UAS. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the engine at high power for an extended period with a lean fuel setting.NTSB SEA08LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Amphibious Trike · Lake Chelan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.NTSB LAX08LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08IA292Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Chicago, ILThe failure of an electrical relay due to eroded contacts and the flight crew's decision to continue a flight that was operating on battery power.NTSB NYC08LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.NTSB MIA08LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBerrie Kolb Mark III · East Haddam, CTThe pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was water contamination of the fuel.NTSB ANC08LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-19 · Palmer, AKA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW08FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · Douglas, KSThe airplane's inability to recover from an intentional spin, despite proper control inputs by the flight test pilot. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's ballistic parachute system to properly deploy.