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"
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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
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NTSB CEN15LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MNThe student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN15LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ketchum, OKThe separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the tailboom aft bulkhead due to overstress loads imposed by a blade imbalance from an in-flight impact with an undetermined object.NTSB GAA15CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pineville, LAThe pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Hempstead, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing.NTSB ERA15LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dorado, PRA short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precautionary landing to a field.NTSB CEN15LA375Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Carlos, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to turn the helicopter toward a tailwind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the accident and lead pilots’ inadequate preflight risk…NTSB ANC15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Homer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and exceedance of the target touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR15LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S 61A · Ironside, ORA loss of power to the No. 2 engine due to the failure of the accessory gearbox drivetrain. Also causal was the pilot’s inability to release the external longline due to the use of a safety wire across the coupling of the quick-disconnect mechanism, which…NTSB WPR15FA247Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Townsend, MTThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB GAA15CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson L 5E · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.NTSB GAA15CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ronkonkoma, NYThe student pilot's loss of control during a hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of action to remediate the student pilot's control inputs and recover aircraft control.NTSB GAA15CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.NTSB GAA15CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe flight instructor's decision to turn the helicopter downwind during a hover taxi which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cresco, IAThe loss of engine power due to the high-cycle fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel.NTSB CEN15LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bolivar, MOTotal electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA367Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Wiville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility pole while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in damage to the right aileron and a subsequent uncontrolled right roll at a low altitude.NTSB GAA15CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurton Dennis W Sonex · Wolcottville, INThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced off-airport landing, and nose over.NTSB GAA15CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Ione, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Hicksville, NYThe pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…NTSB ANC15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Coldfoot, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.NTSB GAA15CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KYThe amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA15CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Pittsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valve during the preflight examination of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA15CA320Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair · Bladenboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB GAA15CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337F · Danbury, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas A Siminski Zenith CH 750 · Allentown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 spark plug being liberated from the cylinder head due to the stripped threads in the cylinder head. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to return to the airport while at a low…NTSB ERA15CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the wing's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15FA241Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Oroville, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ selection, for undetermined reasons, of a route different than the most commonly used route.NTSB GAA15CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, IDThe helicopter flight instructor's delayed remedial action during an autorotation resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Weirsdale, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff. The reason for the partial loss of power could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the engine.NTSB CEN15CA356Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Pearland, TXThe student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway.NTSB ERA15LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Daniel J Volksplane VP-1 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after determining that the engine was not producing adequate power. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inability to produce adequate power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postimpact…NTSB WPR15FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A 1 · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…NTSB ERA15LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA15CA302Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206G · Titusville, FLThe pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN15LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C421B · Clovis, NMThe pilot's improper management of fuel to the left engine during approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during the final landing approach, which…NTSB CEN15LA344Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErickson Larry D RAF 2000 GT · Humboldt, IAThe pilot’s loss of gyroplane control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC15LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKImpact with terrain during low-level cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hot Springs, VAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection.NTSB CEN15LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MIThe noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB CEN15LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Aeros 2 · Albuquerque, NMThe ultralight airplane’s encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a descent into trees.NTSB CEN15LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Hartington, NEThe pilot’s decision to use an excessive, unapproved flap setting for takeoff, which significantly increased the induced drag and resulted in an aerodynamic stall when the airplane flew out of ground effect.NTSB WPR15FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Montecito, CAOil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoard James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KYThe pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll.NTSB ERA15FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMchugh Tony Kitfox Model 1 · Montrose, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15FA297Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Saranac Lake, NYThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted from his impairment or incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event.NTSB CEN15LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorld Spirit · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s failure to use the fuel boost pump following the loss of engine power and the fuel system’s inadequate design, which did not allow for equalization of fuel between the fuel tanks and led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and…NTSB CEN15CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Kansasville, WIThe pilot's inability to see and avoid power lines that were low to the ground and a green color that blended with the background crops.NTSB WPR15LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…NTSB GAA15LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369E · Whitefish, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and a level attitude while hovering over water at night during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor contacting the surface of the water.