NTSB investigations
1,332 cases where the sequence of events included Collision during takeoff/land.
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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 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"
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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
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NTSB WPR20FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Angel Fire, NMThe airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with high…NTSB GAA20CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N 250 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in an explosion and preimpact fire.NTSB CEN20FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Green Bay, WIThe pilot’s low final approach path and his failure to see and avoid a truck traveling on a roadway, which resulted in a collision with the truck.NTSB ANC20LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC20CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20TA007Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Montgomery, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff.NTSB GAA20CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Big Flats, NYThe pilot's improper flight planning and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.NTSB GAA20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's failure to move the fuel selector position to the "on" position before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and necessitated a forced landing to a field shortly after takeoff, and his subsequent improper decision to take off…NTSB ERA19WA271Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Popayan, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA31 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…NTSB ERA19LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Bowie, MDA blockage of the pitot static system that preclude the airspeed indicator from displaying speeds greater than 40 mph, which led the pilot to abort the landing and overrun the runway.NTSB CEN19LA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Conroe, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR19FA244Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, ORThe pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR19LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Livermore, CAA partial loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA19LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 31P · East Brady, PAA total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA223Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Ruidoso, NMThe airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance as a result of high-density altitude conditions at the time of takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate…NTSB CEN19LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Blair, NEThe loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR19LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 601XLB · Jamul, CALoss of engine power due to an undetermined loss of electrical power to the engine control system. Contributing factors were the lack of a redundant system to provide for engine control should the engine control system be deprived of electrical power or fail.NTSB ANC19TA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain takeoff heading due to sun glare, which resulted in his inability to see an island adjacent to the water lane and subequent impact with the island.NTSB GAA19WA583Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Aarhus airport, DenmarkThe government of Denmark has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 560 airplane that occurred on August 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Denmark's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ANC19LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas C 118A · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and attain sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain during an attempted go-around.NTSB WPR19LA202Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Townsend, WAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ANC19TA037Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4Final reportPiper PA19 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around and his failure to assess the wind conditions appropriately before a landing attempt.NTSB WPR19CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Avid Magnum · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper decision to land on a rough, grass airstrip, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR19TA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 550 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on landing.NTSB GAA19CA421Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWillie Bennett Glastar · Lompoc, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a night landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB ANC19LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the…NTSB GAA19CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb following a short-field takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB CEN19FA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportGrob G103 · Brandon, MSThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an attempted off-field landing.NTSB GAA19CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Tavernier, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to go around in high-temperature and high-density altitude conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19TA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 23 · Vaiden, MSThe pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during the approach, which resulted in inadequate clearance from a tree.NTSB CEN19TA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportElmwood Christavia · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's distraction, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC19FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H 250 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA321Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.NTSB GAA19CA314Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A-275 · Sedona, AZThe balloon’s encounter with rough terrain, which resulted in a bounced landing and a ground crewmember sustaining serious injuries.NTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB ANC19FA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBradshaw / McCauley Giles G-202 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control after the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a contamination of the fuel system, which likely seized the electric fuel pump and restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB CEN19LA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19LA150Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · McKinney, TXThe pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA19WA198Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationDiamond DA 62 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe government of United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Diamond DA 62 airplane that occurred on May 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Arab Emirates's…NTSB ERA19LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH750 · Savannah, TNThe total loss of engine power due to a loss of all electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccessible placement of the alternator circuit breaker and the construction of the airplane without a backup electrical source.NTSB GAA19CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · St Charles, MOThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident were the pilot receiving instruction's failure to complete the landing checklist and the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot.NTSB CEN19LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 50 · Sheldon, MOA partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA157Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBarrows Bearhawk LSA · Holly Springs, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during the visual approach.NTSB ERA19CA148Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.NTSB ERA19LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clover, VAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.