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 DEN08LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Elizabeth, COthe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA08CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB MIA08LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas D. Turner Vans RV8 · DeLand, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.NTSB SEA08LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenney RV6 · Aurora, ORA propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monroe, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08CA098Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Waverly, OHThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB SEA08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dayton, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB NYC08FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Venice, FLThe pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall mush, and, the subsequent failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance during the takeoff initial climb.…NTSB LAX08CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-8-235 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC08FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Rome, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.NTSB NYC08CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Inverness, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's inadequate remedial action.NTSB DFW08CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Peyton, COThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DEN08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Pueblo, COthe failure of the student pilot, and then the flight instructor to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI08CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Franklin Furnac, OHThe fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB LAX08CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Riverside, CAWater contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.NTSB LAX08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F90 · Idaho Falls, IDthe pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.NTSB LAX08LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.NTSB NYC08CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Wildwood, FLThe noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.NTSB LAX08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.NTSB LAX08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA08CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Columbus, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.NTSB ANC08CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Chugiak, AKThe reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC08FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Indiantown, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.NTSB NYC08CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJ&J Ultralights Sea Wing · Live Oak, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was his habit interference from previously flying conventional airplanes.NTSB DFW08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Back Gate, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.NTSB DFW08FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence.NTSB ANC08LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · White Mountain, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.NTSB SEA08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.NTSB NYC08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58HT · Belmont, WVThe fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during an external load lift.NTSB SEA08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Tracy, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB DFW08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilley Rotorway Exec 90 · Westport, OKAn unsuccessful precautionary landing due to an electrical system malfunction.NTSB MIA08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4 · Jerome, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ANC08LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ANC08LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…NTSB SEA08LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.NTSB NYC08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrison Vans RV-8 · Port Orange, FLThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with a crosswind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.NTSB NYC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.NTSB LAX08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-28D · Sherman, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.