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 GAA17CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Washington Island, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB GAA17CA390Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Topeka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a building during landing.NTSB GAA17CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Easton, PAThe pilot’s distraction during liftoff due to the tail rotor chip warning light illuminating, which resulted in the helicopter drifting right, the skid touching down, and a dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Ingleside, TXThe pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.NTSB GAA17CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare on a turf runway, which necessitated a go-around during which he failed to establish a climb.NTSB ANC17LA032Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the takeoff distance needed to depart the lake, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the water during a turn to avoid terrain, which resulted in impact with water.NTSB ANC17LA028Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR17LA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rexberg, IDA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway.NTSB WPR17LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPaul R Seipt Sonex · Garfield, WAThe pilot’s improper torque of screws that attached the flywheel mounting flange to the crankshaft during engine assembly, which resulted in heavy vibrations and the subsequent in-flight loss of the propeller.NTSB WPR17LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WAThe airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control…NTSB ERA17WA193Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Chernihiv, UkraineOn May 26, 2017, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, Ukrainian registration UR-WTA, was substantially damaged when it impacted a one-story building after takeoff from the Pivtsi Airport, Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot was fatally injured. The…NTSB WPR17WA132Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Nilanga, IndiaOn May 25, 2017, at 0625 Universal Coordinated Time, a Sikorsky S76, VT-CMM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a collision with powerlines near the Nilana Helipad, Nilanga, Maharashtra, India. The helicopter was operated under…NTSB GAA17CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Prospect, ORThe flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB CEN17LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA17CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR17LA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.NTSB GAA17CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe floatplane pilot's failure to avoid a buoy during takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in impact with obstacles.NTSB GAA17CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.NTSB ERA17WA127Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Istanbul, TürkiyeOn March 10, 2017, at 0821 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter, Turkish registration TC-HEZ, was destroyed shortly after takeoff from the Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA), Istanbul, Turkey. The two pilots and the five passengers were…NTSB GAA17CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Weiser, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and to maintain clearance from a snow berm during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA17LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Dawsonville, GAA decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot's unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB CEN17WA382Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Praia de São João – Caparica – Portugal, PortugalOn August 2, 2017, at 1551 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, CS-AVA, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. A forced landing was performed on a beach near Praia de São João da Caparica, Portugal. During the landing, the airplane…NTSB CEN17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE35 · Ozark, MOThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.NTSB ERA17CA087Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Hayden, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB ERA17WA084Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Tirua, ChileOn January 8, 2017, about 1741 coordinated universal time (1441 local time), a Cessna 172, Chilean registration CC-CMP, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during final approach to Tirua Airport (SCQK), Tirua, Chile. The pilot and three passengers…NTSB CEN17LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMead RV 8A · Farmington, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC17LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Unalaska, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during a precautionary landing in whiteout conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CEN17LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Ingleside, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper yaw and roll control during takeoff, which resulted in excessive adverse yaw upon liftoff.NTSB GAA17CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYakovlev YAK · Tracy, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB GAA17CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Fresno, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.NTSB ERA17WA090Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationAerofab Lake LA 250 · Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicOn October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot…NTSB GAA17CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Latrobe, PAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway.NTSB GAA17CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN17CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improperly planned landing, which resulted in a strike with power lines.NTSB GAA17CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Lawrence, KSThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and collision with runway approach lights.NTSB CEN16CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 230 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present.NTSB CEN16CA390Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rensselaer, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.NTSB GAA16CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C24 · Andrews, ORThe pilot’s decision to land off airport at night and his lack of positional awareness, which resulted in his landing at the wrong location and impacting a fence.NTSB ANC16LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39 · Norfolk, VAAn uncommanded flap retraction for reasons that could not be determined, as a postaccident examination of the flap system did not reveal evidence of any preaccident anomalies.NTSB ANC16CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during landing, which resulted in an unintended touchdown before the chosen landing area.NTSB CEN16LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Grants, NMA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NVThe pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…NTSB GAA16CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJerant Frank Mong · Reno, NVThe other pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation and visual lookout during landing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the runway.NTSB CEN16LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NMA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN16LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M 62A-3 · Madison, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN16FA333Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.