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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 CEN18FA107Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Rossville, INAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA094Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSoko Galeb G 2 · Elko, NVAn improperly installed brake cylinder, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure being provided to three of the brake cylinders and the left brake being inoperable during landing.NTSB WPR18FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · San Diego, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway following a total loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the excessive amount of…NTSB ERA18FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bonifay, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known mechanical deficiency and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern that would have allowed the…NTSB GAA18CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.NTSB WPR18FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Minden, NVThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of a sedating antihistamine.NTSB WPR18CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Pacific Ocean, Marshall IslandsAn in-flight mechanical malfunction with the helicopter, which necessitated a ditching in the ocean. The reason for the malfunction could be determined because the helicopter sank and was not recovered.NTSB CEN18FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB GAA18CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Charleston, SCThe flight instructor’s abrupt evasive maneuver to avoid a reported unmanned aerial system, which resulted in a loss of forward airspeed and settling with power and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA18CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Wadsworth, TXThe passenger’s gun becoming lodged in the flight controls during takeoff and his failure to remove it, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an elk while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN18WA104Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech F33 · Bolderberg, BelgiumNTSB WPR18MA087Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential downdrafts and turbulence.NTSB WPR18FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportHastings Thomas G Cirrus VK 30 · Agua Dulce, CAThe driveshaft fracture due to overstress loading and rotational bending as a result of the under-torqued nuts on the elastomeric couplings backing off and the subsequent in-flight separation of the horizontal fairing due to contact with the separated end of…NTSB GAA18CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 · Carson City, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and lateral control during the go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and the…NTSB GAA18CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Keller, TXThe pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.NTSB CEN18LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to use the published emergency procedures to manually extend the landing gear when an electrical failure precluded normal extension of the landing gear, resulting in the gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR18FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Santee, CAThe pilot's decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Metter, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA18LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGregory Newman Sonex Trainer · Carrabelle, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct a low-altitude turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…NTSB CEN18LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Cleveland, OHThe airplane's reduced braking performance due to an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the crew's selection of a runway with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to being distracted by another airplane and her delayed initiation of a go-around, during which the right wing struck a parked helicopter.NTSB GAA18CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes Helicopters 369 · Wrightwood, CAThe pilot’s high altitude, high gross weight landing with insufficient tail rotor thrust resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB WPR18FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Newport Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations before departing on the flight, which resulted in his operation of the helicopter outside of its published weight and balance limitations and a subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.NTSB ANC18FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 A33 · Helenwood, TNThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the air start checklist.NTSB WPR18FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWayne Miller Sport Copter II · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff in gusting wind conditions with insufficient rotor rpm.NTSB ERA18LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58C · Zebulon, GAThe pilot's failure to fully open the throttle before initiating the power recovery in response to a simulated engine failure.NTSB ERA18LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Babylon, NYThe partial loss of engine power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination and an engine test run did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA18LA072Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Farmington, PAA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.NTSB GAA18CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Homstead, FLThe pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB ERA18TA076Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVertical Aviation Technologies 260L Hummingbird · Harrisville, NYThe failure of an electric fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB WPR18FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Pomeroy, WAA loss of control following the gunner's failure to ensure that the net maintained clearance from the tail rotor.NTSB ERA18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 F · Lapine, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after a total loss of left engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's failure to properly flush the fuel…NTSB CEN18FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Williamsport, INThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees.NTSB GAA18CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 6 · Boerne, TXThe ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.NTSB ERA18LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA18LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB CEN18LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuartz Mountain Aerospace L-11E · Omaha, NEThe instructor pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA18FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Bonita Springs, FLThe pilot's unsafe maneuvering and exceedance of the airplane's operating limitations, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the left wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's underlying physiologic or psychiatric disease.NTSB ERA18LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosquito XEL · Loxahatchee, FLThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of training and experience in the accident helicopter make and model.NTSB WPR18LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Chester, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.NTSB WPR18LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSix Chuter Spirit · Marana, AZThe noncertificated pilots’ failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB CEN18LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomlinson Tracy L Tukan · Erie, COThe student pilot’s inadvertent shutting off of the fuel valve while on approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot/owner to ensure that the airplane was airworthy before flight.NTSB WPR18LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Skyforest, CAThe pilot’s failure to establish the proper airspeed after departure and to maintain adequate clearance from a ridgeline in high-density and downdraft conditions and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…NTSB GAA18CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B60 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a tire blowout and a loss of directional control.