NTSB investigations, 2018, IL
10 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 24 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
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\") = 2018
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' 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") = 2018 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' 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 CEN18LA328Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · South Beloit, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN18LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Columbia, ILThe airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.NTSB GAA18CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lincoln, ILThe pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Okawville, ILThe pilot's improper preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in his operating the helicopter over its maximum gross takeoff weight and in its subsequent failure to climb.NTSB CEN18FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 D · Monmouth, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRGJ Johnson AIR CAM · Greenwood, ILThe pilot's decision to take off with insufficient runway available and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.NTSB CEN18LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.NTSB GAA18CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.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.