NTSB investigations, 2017, GA
17 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 26 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2017
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2017 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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 WPR18LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Hinesville, GAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod.NTSB GAA18CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 1 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rhine, GAThe student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Whitesburg, GAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach while landing with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the approach to landing, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB ERA17LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Canton, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.NTSB ERA17LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Newman, GAThe improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move…NTSB ERA17LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Gainsville, GAThe separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control lever at the carburetor, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.NTSB GAA17CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Williamson, GAThe pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA17FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Marietta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability control…NTSB ERA17FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Canton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night visual landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a combination of medications.NTSB ERA17FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Climax, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.NTSB ERA17FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Winder, GAThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning and operation of the airplane outside its center of gravity envelope, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering.NTSB GAA17CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.NTSB ERA17LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.