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 GAA15CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStick & Rag Flying Club CB 1 · Kingman, KSThe separation of the left wheel from the landing gear assembly during the landing touchdown, which precipitated a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB CEN15LA341Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Atkinson, ILThe pilot's improper decision to intentionally fly the helicopter at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB CEN15LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Austin, TXA total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture as a result of the improper adjustment of the fuel pump aneroid.NTSB WPR15LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20B · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain glider control when it encountered a strong downdraft while maneuvering near a ridgeline.NTSB WPR15LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHudson Zodiac CH 601 XLB · Hubbard, ORA severe propeller vibration due to the pilot's improper installation of the propeller spacer assembly, which necessitated an engine shutdown, an off-airport landing, and a collision with a sprinkler system.NTSB GAA15CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMain Air Rapier · Reidsville, NCThe student pilot landed with variable wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90B · Georgetown, KYUndetermined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA15CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStol JA30 Superstol · West Union, SCA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to water contamination in the fuel.NTSB CEN15LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Pecos, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA15LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommander 114 · Reading, PAThe improper installation of the fuel supply line fitting at the fuel manifold, which resulted in the line loosening in-flight, fuel leakage, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Virden, ILThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight and with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN15LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Emmett, KSThe engine failure due to several loose, damaged cylinder stud nuts and hold-down bolts. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to detect that the cylinder nuts and hold-down bolts were not properly secured during the engine’s most…NTSB CEN15LA329Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportO'Dell Aeromaster · Sulphur Springs, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control following the loss of engine power,…NTSB GAA15CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportExperimental Amat Built Kitfox III · Jackpot, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus AS350-B2 · Tucson, AZThe flight instructor's misperception of the helicopter's altitude in relation to the runway surface during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in ground impact.NTSB CEN15LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle Eagle DW 1 · Hector, MNThe intermittent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a lower-than-expected approach glidepath and impact with terrain short of the runway. The reason for the intermittent partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB CEN15FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Milwaukee, WIThe pilot's improper pitch control during the landing, which resulted in the propeller striking the runway, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB WPR15FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Riverside, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the airplane and engine. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to reach the farthest runway and land into the wind instead of…NTSB GAA15CA199Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorton Claude C Tailwind W8 · Portales, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack while maneuvering and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA15CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.NTSB WPR15LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 - 3 · North Las Vegas, NVThe partial loss of engine power due to a degraded cylinder exhaust valve seal, which resulted in low cylinder compression.NTSB GAA15CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · De Queen, ARThe pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.NTSB ERA15LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's failure to use the mixture control to override a throttle anomaly and reduce engine power, which resulted in excessive airspeed upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to reduce the…NTSB ERA15LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Albertson, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.NTSB CEN15LA318Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 - 112 · Millbury, OHA loss of engine power due to three of the engine valve adjustment mechanisms backing out, which resulted from improper maintenance.NTSB CEN15FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSanford Zenith CH 601XL · Bristol, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the installation of ignition system coils that were not engine-manufacturer replacement parts, which…NTSB ERA15LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Southside, WVThe pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.NTSB ANC15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Skweetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Apopka, FLFollowing a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB GAA15CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-22 · Corona, CAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action to arrest the descent rate, which resulted in a running landing, the left skid catching rough terrain, and the main rotor blades impacting the ground.NTSB CEN15CA324Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.NTSB ANC15CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.NTSB ERA15FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lake Wales, FLA partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted emergency landing, and his delayed decision to deploy the airplane's parachute system.NTSB CEN15FA311Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around after receiving a modified landing clearance and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack in a steep bank and entering…NTSB CEN15FA310Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM (L-16A) · Auburn, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC15CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH1H · Walla Walla, WAThe helicopter’s reduction in aerodynamic lift while operating in variable wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…NTSB ANC15LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff even though the airplane was not airborne by the…NTSB ANC15FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Trapper Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground.NTSB GAA15CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Linden, NJThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.NTSB CEN15LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Holland, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB GAA15CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Fairfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.NTSB GAA15CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Hanksville, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Steen Skybolt · Junction City, KYThe pilot's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN15FA307Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Cody, WYThe pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.NTSB GAA15CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAventura II · Fenton, MIThe failure of the student pilot to ensure that the experimental seaplane was airworthy prior to take off.NTSB CEN15CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets.