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 CEN18LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMX MXS · Fulton, TXA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in the pilot’s forced landing to an abandoned airport and the airplane’s subsequent impact with debris on the runway.NTSB ERA18LA116Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 105A · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during landing approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with the powerlines.NTSB CEN18WA130Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMaule M 7-235 · Arosa, SwitzerlandNTSB GAA18CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightworks Capella XS FW2C80TD · Hartselle, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…NTSB ERA18LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Funk M62C F 23A · Columbia, TNThe pilot's inadvertent selection of the fuel selector handle to the off position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare.NTSB CEN18LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA18 150 · Beggs, OKThe pilot's failure to verify that the fuel selector was properly set before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN18FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRans S-16 Shekari · Pierce, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the airplane's impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLithuanian Factory Of LAK 12 · Sunriver, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR18LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Browns Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment and maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid power lines.NTSB ERA18LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBesarick Skybolt · Punta Gorda, FLA substantial oil leak, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and failure of the No. 2 connecting rod.NTSB ERA18LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA18LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Key West, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA18CA168Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.NTSB CEN18LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite Thorpe T 18 · Cleburne, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA18LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Orlando, FLThe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the subsequent takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, SDThe flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR18FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · La Center, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA18CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN18LA119Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TXThe operator’s use of improper fuel, which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to vapor lock.NTSB GAA18CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s and the instructor’s improper use of checklist.NTSB GAA18CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Big Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.NTSB CEN18LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBereznak Lancair Legacy · Temple, TXThe failure of the fuel selector valve in a nearly closed position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR18LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Paso Robles, CAThe pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the oil filler cap was secured and resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sinton, TXThe inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN18LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Blair, WIThe pilot’s failure to recognize and compensate for hazards during the external load operation, which led to a collision between a lineman (external load) and a powerline.NTSB ERA18LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReilly Charles W Escapade · Palatka, FLThe interruption of fuel to the engine during final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA18LA095Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Snyder Autogyro Calidus · Beaufort, SCThe gyroplane pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed and aircraft control as he was attempting to return to the runway during a low-altitude simulated engine-out maneuver.NTSB WPR18LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Enumclaw, WAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a loose oil line B-nut.NTSB GAA18CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Camas, WAThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management and his failure to switch to a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB GAA18CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Deport, TXA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the fuel caps.NTSB GAA18CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B · Ferris, TXThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before the emergency landing.NTSB ERA18LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach…NTSB ERA18LA094Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's flight in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Odessa, TXThe pilot’s improper takeoff procedures and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB WPR18CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Pixley, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to impending…NTSB ERA18FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuest Kodiac 100 · Georgetown, FLThe pilots' spatial disorientation while maneuvering for landing in night conditions over unlighted terrain, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with water.NTSB ERA18FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Greenwood, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Newtok, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore · Apopka, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA18LA089Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Eustis, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the…NTSB GAA18CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Woodland, CAThe pilot’s distraction due to her malfunctioning iPad, which led to her inadvertent forward cyclic application.NTSB ERA18LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander Callair A 9 · Bunn, NCThe glider instructor's delayed remedial action when the glider became out of position during aerotow, which resulted in excessive side-loading of the release hook and a delay in the glider's release from tow, which resulted in the towplane’s descent and…NTSB ERA18LA086Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStearman B75 · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power and impact with a pole during a forced landing.