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 ERA19FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Cashiers, NCThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.NTSB CEN19FA099Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeway, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of…NTSB GAA19CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Akron, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Madeira, OHFuel starvation to the left engine and the resulting loss of engine power to that engine, and a loss of airplane control due to the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed.NTSB GAA19CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400A · Parma, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing impacting muddy terrain.NTSB GAA19CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 · Benton, KSThe pilot's receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.NTSB CEN19WA096Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationNorth American T28 · Escuintla, GuatemalaNTSB GAA19CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Mount Holly, NJFailure of the pilot's seat back due to a sheared bolt during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN19FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its maximum maneuvering speed and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB WPR19FA091Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell UH1B · Forks, WAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the gas generator sealing disk as a result of the operator’s exceedance of the sealing disk life limits at too low an altitude for the pilot to accomplish a successful autorotation which resulted in the…NTSB GAA19CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Rushville, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB GAA19CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wyndmere, NDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Superior, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.NTSB ANC19FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart into marginal visual flight rule conditions in mountainous terrain with the potential for icing, and the airplane’s accumulation of structural icing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the…NTSB CEN19LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Granite Shoals, TXThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19FA093Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Summersville, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring.NTSB ERA19FA118Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHughes 369 · Talking Rock, GAA fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch subassembly due to abnormal bending loads due to cracks on the center engine mount, which resulted in an inflight loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter's low altitude and airspeed when the…NTSB ERA19FA116Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fellsmere, FLThe student pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation following an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the pilot and the flight school to ensure that the…NTSB GAA19CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in the left main landing gear impacting a runway sign.NTSB GAA19CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing, which resulted in the left ski impacting snow and a subsequent bounce and loss of directional control.NTSB ERA19TA114Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRempe Kitfox · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA19FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control following takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR19LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Melba, IDThe total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's conduct of a departure into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor instrument flying skills and his decision…NTSB CEN19LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWarner Aerocraft Space Walker II · Devine, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.NTSB GAA19CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB ERA19FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mansfield, MAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19FA106Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportStol UC-1 · Winter Haven, FLA total loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's…NTSB GAA19CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.NTSB GAA19CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Ridgeland, SCThe flight instructor's failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.NTSB CEN19LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Colby, KSThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.NTSB GAA19CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.NTSB ERA19TA105Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 76 · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA19CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clearwater, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over uneven terrain during a hover taxi, which resulted in ground contact and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA19CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A350 · Eureka, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on snow-covered mountainous terrain with steep rocks above, which resulted in loose rocks damaging the main rotor blades and the subsequent loss of helicopter controllability.NTSB GAA19CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lacon, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a subsequent impact with a snowbank.NTSB GAA19CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Slaton, TXThe student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision.NTSB GAA19CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain to directional control during takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a right, quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA19TA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Lignum, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.NTSB WPR19TA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing during a simulated power-off approach and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately…NTSB WPR19FA080Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Desert Hot Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate and/or improper preparation for the flight in which he selected an altitude too low to assure terrain clearance and resulted in an impact with terrain in turbulent downdraft conditions.NTSB GAA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hanover, VAThe student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.NTSB WPR19FA079Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Yorba Linda, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while climbing due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limits and subsequent in-flight break-up.…NTSB ERA19LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Knotts Island, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel planning.NTSB ERA19LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports Edge X · Ocala, FLThe noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.