NTSB investigations, IA
122 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CEN16FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 500TP · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while returning to the airport after becoming distracted by a noncritical flight instrumentation anomaly indication.NTSB CEN16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Red Oak, IAThe improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA412Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGuisinger Gary G Baby Belle · Stuart, IAThe failure of the tail rotor driveshaft for reasons that could not be determined due to the mechanically and thermally deformed fracture surface.NTSB CEN15LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cresco, IAThe loss of engine power due to the high-cycle fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel.NTSB CEN15LA344Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErickson Larry D RAF 2000 GT · Humboldt, IAThe pilot’s loss of gyroplane control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA15CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA138Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Ute, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Charles City, IAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN15CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Independence, IAThe pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.NTSB GAA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Garrison, IAThe malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA424Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarger Steve M RV-7A · Russell, IAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN13LA533Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Atlantic, IAThe pilot’s delay in releasing product to reduce the airplane’s weight and improve its climb performance, which was reduced because of the high density altitude.NTSB CEN13LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IAA complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Vinton, IAThe pilot's operation of the helicopter at high gross weight and high density altitude while still in ground effect, which reduced the efficiency of the rotor system and the amount of lift produced, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to…NTSB CEN13FA122Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter 407 · Clear Lake, IAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with localized icing conditions and his subsequent in-flight loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN13FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Correctionville, IAThe pilot’s failure to perform a go-around after encountering thick fog at night.NTSB CEN13FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IAThe pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground…NTSB CEN12LA667Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Decorah, IAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.NTSB CEN12LA453Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Britt, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during an agricultural application operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distracted attention due to personal cell phone use during flight operations.NTSB CEN12LA340Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sport II · Manchester, IAAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCrain Jac A BD-4 · Clarinda, IAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11CA667Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTompkins Tandem Rocket · Lemars, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11LA588Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHendryx Steve/Wiley Ross Super Rebel · La Porte City, IAThe improper assembly of the aileron cable by the airplane builder.NTSB CEN11LA569Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Madrid, IAThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN11CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Bronson, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN11CA540Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Charles City, IAThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Joice, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.NTSB CEN11CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A-2A · Rolfe, IAThe pilot's decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN11LA539Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHurley Richard A Cavalier SA102.5 · Salem, IAThe partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Forest City, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an aerial application run, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a windmill.NTSB CEN11FA507Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IAThe inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.NTSB CEN11LA513Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN11FA436Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRay Aerial Spraying 773 Racer · Ottumwa, IAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane’s engine and ignition system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and extensive postaccident fire damage…NTSB CEN11LA367Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Cozy Mark IV · Sioux City, IAThe pilot's improper installation of the gascolator gasket during the airplane's last condition inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDelf Tim Zenith CH-701 · Davenport, IAThe improper installation of the rudder cable to rudder pedal attachment hardware.NTSB CEN11LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Des Moines, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGearn Geary D Swearingen SX300 · Milford, IAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB CEN11LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IAThe separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB CEN10CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Whittemore, IAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA401Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKlemme William H Zenith CH 701 · Iowa Falls, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the model of airplane.NTSB CEN10FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lidderdale, IAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN10CA323Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcculley Ronald W-8 · Lamoni, IAThe non-certificated pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff that exceeded the airplane's performance capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Webster, IAThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Forest City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.NTSB CEN10CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Cherokee, IAThe pilot misjudged his altitude while on short final approach.