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 NYC08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08IA244Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Augusta, GAThe lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.NTSB DFW08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Denton, TXThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB CHI08CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…NTSB LAX08CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX08CA223Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.NTSB LAX08LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Moorpark, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.NTSB LAX08CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB DFW08CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Rogers, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB CHI08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHuebner RV6-A · Jerseyville, ILThe muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.NTSB MIA08LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas A. Pohl Lancair IV-P · Hollywood, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB MIA08CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NYThe glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.NTSB LAX08CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Canyon City, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusting tailwind.NTSB SEA08LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UTThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…NTSB LAX08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Pomona, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB DEN08LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Point Lookout, MOA fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight.NTSB DEN08LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShannon Kevin RV-8 · Valera, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of fuel and the low altitude at…NTSB CHI08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.NTSB CHI08CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.NTSB CHI08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WIThe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was landing.NTSB CHI08CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, ILThe directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.NTSB DEN08LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Elbert, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ottawa, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.NTSB ANC08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the emergency landing, the pilot's fatigue, and his unfamiliarity with the…NTSB MIA08LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.NTSB DEN08LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.NTSB CHI08LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChallenger II · Williamsfield, ILThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.NTSB SEA08LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.NTSB LAX08LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Piru, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-77A · Boulder, COAn encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.NTSB CHI08LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.NTSB LAX08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.NTSB DFW08CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Mullen, NEThe plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.NTSB CHI08CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177A · Rhinelander, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Dwight, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA08LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bend, ORThe failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.NTSB SEA08LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.NTSB CHI08CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.NTSB ANC08FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.NTSB NYC08CA236Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VAAircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.NTSB NYC08CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.NTSB LAX08CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180G · Heber, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.NTSB LAX08CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Elk River, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OKThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.NTSB DEN08MA116Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Flagstaff, AZBoth helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…