NTSB investigations, IN
156 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' 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" = 'IN' 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 GAA17CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B 2B · Earl Park, INThe pilot’s failure to recognize that he was operating in the weathercock stability flight regime of loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the execution of a right pedal turn.NTSB CEN17FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTemco GC 1B · Hartsville, INThe pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN17LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing in high gusting winds, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an…NTSB CEN17LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Goshen, INA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced landing on a rough/soft field.NTSB CEN17FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGordon Pegazair P 100 · Mt Vernon, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the combination of his progressive degenerative neurologic condition and his use of alcohol.NTSB CEN17LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Jeffersonville, INThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, his decision to take off knowing the airplane was over its gross takeoff weight, and his failure to abort the takeoff after he realized that the airplane was not accelerating as expected, which resulted in a runway…NTSB CEN16CA390Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rensselaer, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.NTSB CEN16CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Eminence, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWings AN Things Avid Flyer · Bluffton, INThe loss of roll control during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbard William H Lightning · Kokomo, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare at night, which resulted in an impact with a runway light and runway sign.NTSB GAA16LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMini Max 1200 · Batesville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart without obtaining flight training in the…NTSB GAA16CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, INThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Fortville, INThe collapse of the powered parachute's canopy for a reason that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the parachute.NTSB GAA16LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, INThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB CEN16LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 162 · Zionsville, INThe flight instructor’s improper decision to depart on a local instructional flight in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, including thunderstorms and hail, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain during a go-around.NTSB CEN16LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Seymour, INThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector handle between two tank positions, which resulted in a restricted fuel flow to the engine and the initial loss of engine power, and his improper decision to use the high-boost auxiliary fuel pump for an…NTSB CEN15LA433Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN15CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Delphi, INThe pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.NTSB CEN15LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Pekin, INThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to contact with a corn crop that extended into the runway area. Contributing to the accident were the lack of accurate available information to the pilot regarding the runway condition, the…NTSB GAA15CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurton Dennis W Sonex · Wolcottville, INThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced off-airport landing, and nose over.NTSB CEN15CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets.NTSB CEN15CA293Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Crawfordsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.NTSB GAA15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S 12XL · Sharpsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.NTSB CEN15LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Huntington, INThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN15FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportS C Aerostar S A YAK 52TW · Advance, INThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.NTSB GAA15CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · New Market, INThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power en-route.NTSB CEN15CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, INThe failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage.NTSB CEN15LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Parker City, INThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN15LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStephenson Stol CH 701 · Mount Vernon, INThe pilot’s impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol and sedating medications, which led to her improper decision to conduct low-level flight, affected her ability to safety operate the airplane, and resulted in her failure to maintain clearance from power…NTSB CEN14LA519Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 36-285 · Woodburn, INA loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN14LA504Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaccio Thomas A Seawind 3000 · Bloomington, INAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the airplane did not reveal the source of the fire.NTSB CEN14CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Warsaw, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN14FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Greenwood, INA partial 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. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…NTSB CEN14LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Indianapolis, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion.NTSB CEN14LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…NTSB CEN14LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenwood, INThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…NTSB CEN14LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutphin Rans S-12 · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush at a low altitude.NTSB CEN13CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13FA446Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, INThe incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB CEN13LA455Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusting wind conditions during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13LA459Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Greencastle, INThe pilot's excessive application of the right brake during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClayton Gerald H Glastar GS-1 · Columbus, INSlippage in the engine clutch and gear reduction module and a resultant uncommanded movement of the propeller blades into reverse thrust.NTSB CEN13LA428Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCooper, David W. Challenger II · Mill Creek, INThe noncertificated pilot's improper fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate instruction or an endorsement to solo in the accident airplane model, which…NTSB CEN13LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeedham Stoddard-Hamilton TD · Bloomington, INThe improper installation of a rudder control cable connector and its subsequent separation from the bellcrank, which resulted in the loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, INThe private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional…NTSB CEN13CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Warsaw, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency flying the airplane and his lack of training on bounced landing…NTSB CEN13FA085Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN13CA033Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorter James Grant Superior CUB · Beechgrove, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a short field.NTSB CEN13FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gary, INThe pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.