NTSB investigations
1,309 cases where the sequence of events included Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 73 |
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| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 109 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 46 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '490' 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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '490' 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 CEN27LA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Boonville, INNTSB WPR27LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHead Balloons AX8-88B · Albuquerque, NMNTSB CEN27LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPost Thorp T-18 · Brazil, INNTSB WPR27LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 172N · Knights Landing, CANTSB ERA26LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-28-140 · Canon, GANTSB WPR26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206G · Stony River, AKNTSB WPR26LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182P · Warren, IDNTSB WPR26LA349Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCameron Balloons US A-400 · Angwin, CANTSB ANC26FA091Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-260 · Seldovia, AKOn August 26, 2026 about 1317 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, N9485P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seldovia, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA26FA310Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 · Bristol, MEOn August 20, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-A1, N83RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bristol, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor…NTSB WPR26LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SF50 · Driggs, IDNTSB WPR26LA296Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 180 · La Center, WAOn August 10, 2026, about 12:55 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180, N180DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near La Center, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were seriously injured. The flight was…NTSB ANC26LA082Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRobinson Helicopter R44 · Macedonia, IANTSB CEN26LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Linden, MIThe collision with a deer during touch-and-go landings.NTSB ERA26LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tuscumbia, ALThe pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.NTSB ANC26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKNTSB ERA26LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Hartwell, GAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusty and variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.NTSB WPR26LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.NTSB ERA26LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPortzline Joan M Flight Star II SC · Mulberry, FLOn July 4, 2026, about 1121 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Flight Star II SC airplane, N432JP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mulberry, Florida. The private pilot and a passenger were seriously…NTSB WPR26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 47G · Springtown, TXNTSB CEN26LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna T206H · Ava, MONTSB WPR26LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion · Bismarck, MOThe pilot’s failure to remove the maintenance spacer before takeoff, which resulted in restricted flight control movement and a loss of control.NTSB ERA26FA241Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 177RG · Morrison, TNOn June 17, 2026, about 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG, N7637V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morrison, Tennessee. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ANC26LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB CEN26LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEaa Acro Sport II · Sheridan, ARThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN26LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Special S-1S · Bartlesville, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing rollout and subsequent aborted landing.NTSB WPR26LA206Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a faster than normal touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ANC26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AKNTSB WPR26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CAThe pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.NTSB ERA26LA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VAThe photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.NTSB CEN26LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · El Campo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff resulting in a collision with a building during takeoff.NTSB WPR26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB100Z · Elk Grove, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static…NTSB WPR26LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Crownpoint, NMThe pilot’s failure to correctly identify the runway, which resulted in a landing on a residential driveway and collision with a gate.NTSB ERA26LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Quakertown, PAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR26LA149Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T-41B · Fort Mohave, AZOn April 7, 2026, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Cessna T-41B, N39ND, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Mohave, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing.NTSB CEN26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Northlake, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN26LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Larose, LAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task,…NTSB ERA26LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.NTSB CEN26LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Guymon, OKThe collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff in night visual conditions.NTSB CEN26FA114Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Murchison, TXOn February 11, 2026, about 1726 central standard time, a Beech A36 airplane, N3215U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Murchison, Texas. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB GAA26WA101Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210 · Goolwa, AustraliaNTSB WPR26LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407 · Libby, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light post during landing.NTSB CEN26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35B · Odessa, TXOn February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both…NTSB CEN26FA098Accident · 6 fatalClass 2 · FieldPreliminary reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Bangor, MEOn January 25, 2026, at 1944 eastern standard time (EST), a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650) airplane, N10KJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The pilot, copilot, and 4 passengers were fatally…NTSB CEN26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Round Lake Park, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN26LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.NTSB ERA26LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FLOn November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA26LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach to land.NTSB CEN26LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grantsburg, WIThe collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.