NTSB investigations, 2010
655 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 759 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 598 |
| 2010 | 655 |
| 2011 | 783 |
| 2012 | 766 |
| 2013 | 625 |
| 2014 | 671 |
| 2015 | 674 |
| 2016 | 697 |
| 2017 | 653 |
| 2018 | 669 |
| 2019 | 620 |
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 303 |
| 2022 | 315 |
| 2023 | 318 |
| 2024 | 324 |
| 2025 | 245 |
| 2026 | 154 |
Where
Latest cases
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\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 WPR11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wimauma, FLThe mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MNThe pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…NTSB CEN11CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114A · North Lima, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.NTSB CEN11CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OHThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Spooner, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.NTSB WPR11LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…NTSB ERA11FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Dundee, NYThe pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.NTSB ERA11CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.NTSB ANC11CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Clear, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water/ice in the fuel system.NTSB ERA11FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MAThe in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Wheeling, ILThe installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN11FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…NTSB ANC11LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AKThe loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA11WA098Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Aracuju, BrazilOn December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…NTSB CEN11CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Madison, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice…NTSB CEN11FA118Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MOAn interruption of fuel to the engine due to air in the fuel lines, which resulted in an engine flameout and the total loss of engine power. The reason for air in the fuel line resulting in an engine flameout could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB CEN11CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bolingbrook, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Des Moines, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization.NTSB CEN11FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Crowley, LAA loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chino, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Rochester, NHThe out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.NTSB ERA11CA087Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-23D · Aberdeen, MDThe pilot's loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver (spin) resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN11LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 300 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist in locking the cabin door prior to departure which resulted in its in-flight separation.NTSB ERA11WA088Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-301T · Roma, ItalyOn December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…NTSB ERA11CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Canal Point, FLPilot fatigue due to lack of sleep resulting in incapacitation (falling asleep) and ground contact while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Seymour, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB CEN11LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Trike · Peoria, AZAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEasler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSoutherland Freebird Litesport U · Decatur, ILThe pilot's reported inability to control his amateur-built airplane for undetermined reasons after the airplane inadvertently became airborne while conducting a high-speed taxi.NTSB WPR11LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Theodore, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at night in deteriorating weather conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB CEN11LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Emory, TXThe pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s recent minimal experience in airplane…NTSB WPR11LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKennedy Lancair 320 · Hubbard, ORThe loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating medication.NTSB ERA11CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.NTSB CEN11LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TXA total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hollister, CAThe pilot did not ensure the airplane was loaded within its weight and balance envelope, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.NTSB CEN11LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Velma, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols.NTSB ERA11CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Norfolk, NEThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into instrumental meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ERA11WA075Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-25 · Tapurah City, BrazilOn November 18, 2010, about 1700 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WOP, operated by Aeroagricola Boa Safra Ltda, lost control and crashed into trees during an agricultural flight at the Marape Farm, Tapurah City,…NTSB ERA11GA066Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna M337B · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.NTSB CEN11FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR11FA052Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 25B · Portland, ORThe failure of the flight crew to stop the airplane on the runway due to the flying pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was an anti-skid system that was not performing optimally, which allowed the airplane to…