NTSB investigations, SC
141 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 ERA26LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SCThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA26LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SCThe glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA26LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing .NTSB ERA26LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA336Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.NTSB ERA25LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rock Hill, SCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing.NTSB ERA25LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SCThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCorella Neil RV9A · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in variable wind conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB ERA23LA387Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn W Moll Vans RV-7 · Liberty, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.NTSB ERA23LA342Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Greer, SCA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…NTSB ERA23LA329Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEipper Formance Mxii · Holy Hill, SCThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and a collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident make and…NTSB ERA23FA280Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s loss of control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above its maximum gross weight and near its aft center of gravity limit,…NTSB ERA23FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B35 · Orangeburg, SCA stuck No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA23LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStilp Tanner E Savannah S · Trenton, SCThe loss of control during the base turn to final due to the impingement of the Y-stick control by a notepad.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA346Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron G36 · Ridgeland, SCA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Batesburg, SCThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Seneca, SCA dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Fountain Inn, SCThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA22LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II · Holly Hill, SCA loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and trees.NTSB ERA22LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Pickens, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with rocky terrain.NTSB ERA22FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Walterboro, SCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA395Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp Hirth Ventus C · Wagener, SCImpact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport.NTSB ERA21LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics Phantom II · McBee, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA20LA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Union, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing.NTSB ERA20LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust JA 30 Superstol · Clover, SCThe separation of a spark plug lead, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.NTSB ERA20LA278Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Allendale, SCA total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight…NTSB ERA20LA270Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Sumter, SCThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA20CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA20CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Longs, SCThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing, and impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeorge W. Felix Mosquito · Kershaw, SCThe pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control, the skid impacting the ground, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA19CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Wild Avid · York, SCThe pilot's inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the…NTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB GAA19CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II · Coward, SCThe noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Summersville, SCThe copilot’s disabling of the flight controls of an operating helicopter without telling the pilot on the controls, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA19LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Edgefield, SCThe total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly address the recurring stuck exhaust valve issue.NTSB GAA19CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA19CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Ridgeland, SCThe flight instructor's failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.NTSB ERA19LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA20 · McCormick, SCA partial loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the metering plug orifice in the throttle and metering unit.NTSB GAA19CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA19LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Myrtle Beach, SCAn encounter with low-level windshear and turbulence during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA19CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's improper decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a pole.NTSB ERA18FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 50 · Greenville, SCThe operator's decision to allow a flight in an airplane with known, unresolved maintenance discrepancies, and the flight crew's failure to properly configure the airplane in a way that would have allowed the emergency or parking brake systems to stop the…NTSB ERA18LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Georgetown, SCA loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.NTSB ERA18LA249Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEdward R. Sugg Sonex · Marion, SCImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Greenville, SCThe pilot failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a wet runway, which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.NTSB GAA18CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Pickens, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA18LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · West Columbia, SCThe pilot’s inadvertent navigation onto a service road instead of a taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a stop sign.