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 SEA08LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.NTSB SEA08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fields, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.NTSB NYC08CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA08MA136Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-D · Avalon, CALoss of engine power during approach for landing due to a fatigue fracture of a power turbine blade.NTSB LAX08CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.NTSB DEN08LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's physiologic impairment and failure to attain the proper touchdown point during an intentional off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB CHI08CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Blue Ash, OHThe separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.NTSB SEA08FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Billings, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviate Raptor · Bealeton, VAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB LAX08FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DEN08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC08FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chuckey, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC-12 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB DFW08CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg. LC41-550FG · Columbus, OHThe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds and the airport sign that was impacted.NTSB DEN08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · East Bernard, TXTwo engine cylinder exhaust valves stuck open for an undetermined reason, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rockport, CAThe pilot's performance of VFR flight into IMC, resulting in failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the fog.NTSB CHI08LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB LAX08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-23 · Bagdad, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB DEN08LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeHavilland DH112 Venom · Hudson, COThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the damage of the airplane were the three ditches and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Delphi, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB ANC08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.NTSB DFW08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 401-0860 · Mumford, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MIA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CAThe loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA143Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Nickerson, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 M · Hampton, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Pulaski, WIThe student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC08FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.NTSB CHI08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Palestine, ILThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB DEN08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.NTSB SEA08LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoravan Zlin 50LX · Modesto, CAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from terrain during a low-altitude maneuver at an airshow. Contributing to the accident was the task overload in the increased frequency congestion.NTSB SEA08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Timber, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall.NTSB SEA08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Burns, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.NTSB SEA08CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to check the spoiler control position, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's misinterpretation of the tow pilot's instructions.NTSB NYC08CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.NTSB DFW08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Marine · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB DFW08LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Varieze · Phillipsburg, KSThe pilots failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the reported smoke and prevailing gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI08LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Ada, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKuntz Kuntz 2000 GTS EFI · Dickinson, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost after inadvertently encountering fog while en route, the night…NTSB SEA08LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Kent, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36 · Thomas, OKThe disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site.NTSB CHI08CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Burlington, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-210 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the landing.NTSB MIA08LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Louisville, KYA total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb.NTSB ANC08LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NCA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.