NTSB investigations, CO
266 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 28 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CEN26LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Marble, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the final approach in variable and gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were localized wind effects associated with mountainous terrain and with nearby convective activity.NTSB ANC26LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMooney M20E · Englewood, CONTSB WPR26LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Monte Vista, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportValerie Westedt Zenith Zodiac 650B · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and their subsequent loss control of during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB CEN26LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a fuel farm fence while taxiing.NTSB CEN26LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Meeker, COThe pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.NTSB CEN26LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStinson 108-3 · Gypsum, COOn January 11, 2026, at 1408 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-3 airplane, N6725M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Gypsum, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN26LA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportJust Highlander · Delta, COOn November 2, 2025, about 1630 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Just Highlander airplane, N622SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Delta, Colorado. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously…NTSB CEN26LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S20 · Springfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a right crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR25FA190Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMD Helicopters 369E · Meeker, COOn June 25, 2025, about 1001 mountain daylight time, an MD Helicopters 369E, N411WJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Meeker, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25FA178Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, COOn May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN25LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Kiowa, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN25LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Superstol · Paonia, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN25FA106Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV7 · Matheson, COOn March 1, 2025, about 1215 mountain daylight time, a Vans RV7 experimental airplane, N902T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Matheson, Colorado. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25FA040Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 35-B33 · Nunn, COOn November 15, 2024, about 1000 mountain standard time (MST), a Beech 35-B33, N285BW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nunn, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…NTSB CEN24LA374Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Kremmling, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB CEN24LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.NTSB CEN24LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Leadville, COA loss of brake fluid for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of braking effectiveness during landing.NTSB CEN24FA228Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude.NTSB CEN24LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS3 RES · Elbert, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a right crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Colorado Springs, COThe deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrant T Phillips Super Cub EXP · Franktown, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach and attempted go-around after encountering a sudden windshear.NTSB CEN24LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Alamosa, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Erie, COA partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB CEN23FA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Burlington, COThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23FA174Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPool Cessna R172 · Victor, COThe pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance at the elevated density altitude…NTSB CEN23LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Las Animas, COThe student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning.NTSB CEN23LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172E · Aguilar, COFailure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing.NTSB CEN23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.NTSB CEN22LA432Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHibbard Norman E Thorp T-18 · Del Norte, COThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing due to a wind gust.NTSB CEN22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Longmont, COThe flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22FA256Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T337G · Gold Hill, COThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Air Force Academy, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.NTSB CEN22FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the reduced performance of the engine, the reason for which could not be determined.NTSB CEN22FA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Aspen, COThe flight crew’s decision to takeoff in tailwind conditions that were consistently above the airplane’s tailwind limitation, which resulted in a runway overrun following an aborted takeoff. Contributing was the flight crew’s use of the instantaneous wind…NTSB CEN22FA064Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-4 · Walsenburg, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions…NTSB CEN22FA035Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Estes Park, COThe airplane’s encounter with severe to extreme turbulence associated with mountain wave rotor cloud activity, which resulted in loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN21LA425Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Mark III · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN21LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210F · Peyton, COThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement that resulted in a complete loss of engine power during climb and subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB CEN21LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCurnutt Elton E SKY Ranger B · Ellicott, COThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN21LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Loveland, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent attempted go-around with a strong quartering crosswind.NTSB CEN21LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Wellington, COThe glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.NTSB CEN21LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKevin Lippert Zenith CH 750 · Montrose, COThe loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock.NTSB CEN21LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 1900 · Denver, COThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN21LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Erie, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a full-stop landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a snow berm.