NTSB investigations
10,153 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 ERA23FA087Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20B · Kellyton, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Addison, TXThe fatigue failure of the engine’s camshaft gear teeth which resulted in a loss of all engine power. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the engine manufacturer’s recommended service bulletin.NTSB GAA22WA311Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Kildare, IrelandNTSB ERA23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Alabaster, ALFailure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR23LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TP206A · Maricopa, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management.NTSB WPR23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · La Sal, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a toe-in landing to sloping terrain which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA23LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Covington, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…NTSB ERA23FA079Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.NTSB WPR23LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of visual reference due to snow and flat light conditions.NTSB CEN23FA050Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 170 · Gage, OKThe non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…NTSB GAA23WA039Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCenterpoint Aerospace S-58T · Yang Yang, South KoreaNTSB WPR23FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CAAn inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172 · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine failure and low approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.NTSB ERA23FA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NCThe inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…NTSB CEN23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Cypress, TXFailure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB GAA23WA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Richmond, AustraliaNTSB ERA23FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NCContamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…NTSB CEN23LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Searcy, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.NTSB WPR23LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, rather than the centerline of runway, which resulted in a collision with runway edge lights during the night time takeoff.NTSB ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA23LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Perry, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during touchdown in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB DCA23WA062Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDouglas DC3 · Balikpapan, IndonesiaNTSB CEN23FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Bignell, NEThe pilot’s flight into low instrument flight rules conditions and turbulence, which resulted in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total instrument experience.NTSB CEN23LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-90 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.NTSB WPR23FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · San Diego, CAThe student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain following a non-stabilized approach to land.NTSB CEN23LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172E · Aguilar, COFailure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing.NTSB CEN23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a touch and go landing.NTSB WPR23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEclipse Aerospace EA500 · Mesa, AZMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the right brake wheel speed transducer, which rendered the right wheel brake ineffective during landing, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to follow the correct procedures to restore braking action during the…NTSB GAA23WA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · ForeignBell UH-1 · San Clemente, ChileNTSB ERA23LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.NTSB CEN23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA23FA045Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBearhawk Patrol · Hanover Township, PAThe pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AKImproper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.NTSB ERA23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Lake Worth, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.NTSB ERA23LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · York, PAOil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA23WA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R-T660 · Sierra Segundera, SpainNTSB WPR23LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mesa, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23FA024Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E-90 · Marietta, OHStructural icing on the tailplane that resulted in a tailplane stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA23WA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20J · Luskintyre, AustraliaNTSB ERA23FA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPeryera Adventura II · Miramar, FLThe pilot’s failure to remove the ECU select switch per the manufacturer’s service bulletin, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Firestar II · West Alexandria, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.NTSB CEN23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 62 · Dallas, TXA total loss of airplane electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines. Contributing was the worn main battery and the incorrectly wired ECU backup batteries.NTSB WPR23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Laramie, WYThe partial loss of engine power due to the seizure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve in the valve guide.NTSB ERA23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcglaughlin Richard Sportsman GS2 · Pell City, ALThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff and corresponding stall/mush. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s operation of the airplane above the maximum specified gross weight.NTSB CEN23LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Paola, KSThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during a departure climb.NTSB CEN23LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine…