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 CHI08CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NEThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVThe certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the student's failure to maintain rotor rpm.NTSB LAX08FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08CA113Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Quincy, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB ANC08FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAThe loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.NTSB DEN08LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHardy Midget Mustang M-1 · Buena Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.NTSB CHI08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-4 Coyote I · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane and the crosswind gust.NTSB SEA08LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 1900D · Kayenta, AZThe flight crew's failure to execute a missed approach, which resulted in a runway excursion after landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative lights, weather conditions below published approach minimums, and the slush contaminated runway.NTSB NYC08LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChrister Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJA loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Aniak, AKThe captain's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and windshear.NTSB NYC08CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Halls, TNThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB NYC08CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX08LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilson RV-7 · Nevada City, CAThe improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DFW08IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Austin, TXThe airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport.NTSB LAX08CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the runway while landing and executing a go-around.NTSB LAX08CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · El Cajon, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB MIA08CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClutton Eric Fred S1 · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStephen F. Graves SG-3 · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the student to maintain directional control during a cross wind takeoff. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision by the CFI.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DEN08FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sterling, KSThe loss of pitch control during cruise flight resulting from the separation of the stabilator trim actuator due to inadequate maintenenace.NTSB DEN08LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Englewood, COThe pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…NTSB SEA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carefree, AZThe collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Pineland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA08LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Piru, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB MIA08CA054Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tallahassee, FLPilot's inaccurate fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NMThe unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.NTSB SEA08FA071Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIA leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.NTSB NYC08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSonex Waiex · New Smyrna Bch., FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing was the crosswind.NTSB MIA08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.NTSB DFW08TA066Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Valentine, TXThe contract mechanic's failure to properly secure the castellated nut that attached the governor lever control rod to the idler bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance oversight by the operator.NTSB DFW08LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Antonio, TXSeparation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI08LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MNThe pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI08CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Cahokia, ILThe flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the…NTSB ANC08CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Chefornak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB DFW08FA062Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B2 · S. Padre Island, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the helicopter impacting the water. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and…NTSB CHI08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Grantsburg, WIThe seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.NTSB DFW08FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.NTSB CHI08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.NTSB SEA08LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…NTSB LAX08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing that resulted in the tail rotor blades colliding with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the burned out…NTSB SEA08LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WALoss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.NTSB DFW08FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lindsay, OKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB NYC08MA090Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to descend below the minimum descent altitude, and failure to follow the published missed approach…