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 GAA18CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Okawville, ILThe pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight and in its subsequent failure to climb.NTSB GAA18CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain a proper approach path and her delayed go-around during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to…NTSB GAA18CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing 17 · Section, ALThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the aircraft.NTSB ERA18FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR18LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAutogyro Calidus · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 114 · Corsicana, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during a soft-field takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a rejected takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA405Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · Dixie, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overshoot.NTSB GAA18CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Waunakee, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tall corn along the edge of the airstrip during takeoff.NTSB CEN18FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Arlington, INThe inflight separation of the upper transmission due to the thread failure of transmission housing attachment bolts, which were installed on the helicopter with thread damage from a prior installation.NTSB GAA18CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional.NTSB GAA18CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Louisburg, NCThe student pilot's distraction due to a previous runway excursion and navigational issues during the accident flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the downwind leg, which…NTSB ERA18LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…NTSB WPR18FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · MajuroThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the surface of the ocean.NTSB GAA18CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Pomfret, VTThe glider pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lago Vista, TXThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB CEN18LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSafari 400 · Aguilares, TXThe loss of tail rotor control due to the in-flight failure of the tail rotor pinion.NTSB GAA18CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Pantego, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path during landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway.NTSB GAA18CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot’s failure to remove the pitot tube cover during the preflight inspection, which resulted in his delayed decision to reject the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.NTSB GAA18CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hudson, NYCollision with a deer during landing.NTSB CEN18LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Baldwin City, KSThe loss of hydraulic accumulator pressure for reasons that could not be determined, which prevented the propeller from unfeathering, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, which resulted in an off-airport landing and the airplane impacting…NTSB WPR18LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Salisbury, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35B33 · Berlin, MDThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB CEN18FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Arthur, NEThe pilot's failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC18LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with and subsequent sliding across terrain.NTSB WPR18FA186Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 320 · Eagle Mountain, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.NTSB GAA18CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 34 · Boulder, COThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Chelan, WAThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Malin, ORThe pilot’s misjudgment of the approach and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with power lines.NTSB ERA18FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Manteo, NCA loss of control due to the banner tow rope becoming entangled with the left horizontal stabilizer in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18CA240Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Encino, TXThe gunner's failure to ensure that the net would not ensnare the helicopter's skids once deployed, which resulted in the pilot being unable to maintain helicopter control as the bull pulled on the net and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.NTSB ERA18LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrawford RV-7 · Alexander City, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…NTSB CEN18FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 D · Monmouth, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jacksonville, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.NTSB WPR18FA178Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Aguila, AZThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while attempting a thermal climb at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that precluded recovery.NTSB ANC18LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA18FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Diamondhead, MSThe student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.NTSB CEN18LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Maple Lake, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while conducting a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB WPR18LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Aguila, AZA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA18CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in impact with brush and a loss of helicopter control.NTSB GAA18CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCraig A Reed Starduster II · Morrilton, ARThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB CEN18FA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Enid, OKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a known obstacle (communications tower) during agricultural spraying operations.NTSB GAA18CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J250 · Ferndale, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB GAA18CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN18LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Beloit, KSThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.