NTSB investigations, 2018
42 cases where the defining event was Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 66 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 35 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '490')
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '490') 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 CEN19TA075Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMBB BK117 · Strum, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fire truck.NTSB CEN19LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrandt Sonex · Lodi, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during final approach, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB ERA19WA058Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 525 · Jequitaí County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 525 airplane that occurred on November 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA19CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Williams, AZThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merced, CAThe pilot's improper glidepath during a landing at night, which resulted in a collision with approach lights.NTSB GAA19CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRIchard Silva Seawind · Pocono Summit, PAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.NTSB ERA19LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSa300 Starduster · Byhalia, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted a collision with trees short of the runway.NTSB WPR19FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · La Verne, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction during the approach.NTSB GAA19CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · Keokuk, IAThe pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway.NTSB GAA18CA575Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Spokane, WAThe pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ERA18LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Sebring, FLThe inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight instructor of the Diamond to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the collision was the Piper pilot’s failure to use the correct common traffic advisory frequency to…NTSB CEN18LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.NTSB GAA18CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.NTSB CEN18LA316Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Wiley, COThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the sprinkler guy-wire, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with the wire during a visual approach to landing.NTSB GAA18CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB GAA18CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · New Castle, INThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fill hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in the fill hose striking the tail rotor and the subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was inadequate…NTSB CEN18LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lakeview, ARThe student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…NTSB ERA18LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing 17 · Section, ALThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the aircraft.NTSB CEN18WA261Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 Raven I · Kanaš, SlovakiaOn July 7, 2018, at 1640 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22 Raven 1, OM-TTM, impacted powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, Slovak Republic. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of…NTSB GAA18CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA18CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Waller, TXThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.NTSB ERA18LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching…NTSB CEN18LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerovodochody L 29 Delfin · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a visual approach and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in ground impact before the runway.NTSB CEN18LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Aero Predator "C" · Copemish, MIThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a passenger in high-density altitude conditions from a runway with tall grass present, which resulted in the powered-parachute's poor takeoff performance and its inability to clear a tree line and led to a…NTSB GAA18CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEldridge George Skystar Kitfox SER 7 · Weippe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB WPR18CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R G10 · Marysville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while on final approach after the airplane encountered a downdraft, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN18LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Luling, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VTThe pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.NTSB GAA18CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Eunice, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.NTSB CEN18LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 5-235C · Roxbury, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a road, which resulted in impact with a sign.NTSB GAA18CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Iola, WIThe pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.NTSB CEN18FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marion, INThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…NTSB ERA18LA116Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 105A · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during landing approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with the powerlines.NTSB CEN18LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare.NTSB ANC18LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Arctic OceanThe flight crew's improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude and along a flightpath that resulted in a collision with a pedestrian after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pedestrian's proximity to the runway.NTSB WPR18LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Montague, CAImpact with powerlines and terrain after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Edgewater, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during final approach.NTSB GAA18CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gatesvile, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.NTSB ERA18WA261Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSkyrunner MK 3.2 · Margham, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe government of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SkyRunner, MK-3.2 Powered Parachute that occurred on February 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Arab…NTSB GAA18CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell UH 1H · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary helicopter during landing. Contributing to the accident was the ground crew’s failure to ensure that the helicopter would clear the stationary helicopter.