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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 CHI08CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, INThe altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…NTSB CHI08CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IAThe pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.NTSB DFW08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.NTSB DFW08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Rosharon, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.NTSB CHI08CA221Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB LAX08FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, INThe loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.NTSB CHI08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTuth RV-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe compensation for wind conditions disregarded by the pilot and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision making by the plot during approach to the destination airport. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB LAX08LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CAA malfunction of the tow release mechanism.NTSB DEN08LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Longmont, COA total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus A · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues.NTSB CHI08CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OHThe improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…NTSB CHI08CA206Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MIThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI08CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHowell FW2C80TR · Washington, IAThe low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI08CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28F · Amberg, WIThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributing to the accident was the tree.NTSB NYC08LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…NTSB DFW08CA195Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman 164A · Lake Providence, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering during an aerial application. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.NTSB CHI08CA226Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Grantsburg, WIA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Iliamna, AKA total loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 8 cylinder from the engine, which separated an oil line, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the float-equipped airplane's forced landing on a road.NTSB SEA08CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.NTSB CHI08FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in the landing pattern. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the failure of the pilot's shoulder harness.NTSB CHI08CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164D · Esmond, NDThe pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known…NTSB SEA08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.NTSB DEN08LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Deerfield, KSThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot intentionally performing low altitude maneuvers (side slips), unporting and starving the engine of fuel, and his initiating a climb at low airspeed.NTSB DFW08FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kemp, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB DEN08LA124Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · Cleveland, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during his attempted performance of aerobatic maneuvers shortly after takeoff.NTSB DEN08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mc Alester, OKThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sparta, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.NTSB CHI08CA204Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndy T-Bird II · Independence, IAThe takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.NTSB SEA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FLThe lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.NTSB LAX08LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.NTSB DFW08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bovina, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB CHI08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Carthage, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.NTSB DFW08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.NTSB SEA08FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.NTSB NYC08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJThe student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.NTSB MIA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WYA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.NTSB DEN08FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Salesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.NTSB CHI08LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrochak Aventura II · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, ILThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.NTSB MIA08CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Alturas, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB NYC08LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.NTSB NYC08CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.NTSB DFW08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWright Avid Flyer MK IV · Lake Jackson, TXThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.NTSB ANC08FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.