NTSB investigations, CA
100 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 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 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 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 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 WPR18LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShanks V Roger Vari EZE · Santa Monica, CAAn undetected fluid leak in the right brake line, which resulted in a reduction of braking effectiveness at the right wheel and a loss of directional control during the landing roll.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.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 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 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 GAA16CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield…NTSB WPR16FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp…NTSB WPR15LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…NTSB WPR15LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 12-m · Selma, CAThe pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during…NTSB GAA15CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Novato, CAThe pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR14LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-250 · Camarillo, CAThe inadequate hydraulic pressure due to a damaged O-ring in the hydraulic powerpack, which prevented the right main landing gear (MLG) downlock from locking in the extended positon and allowed the right MLG to collapse during landing.NTSB WPR14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.NTSB WPR14CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Placerville, CAThe airplane's collision with a deer on the runway during landing.NTSB WPR13FA430Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.NTSB WPR13LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-17 · Fontana, CAA loss of engine power due to improper construction and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and engine. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inadvertent contact with an unseen guy wire during the landing flare.NTSB WPR13LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Van Nuys, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground.NTSB WPR13GA044Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58 · Altadena, CAThe landing pilot's failure to maintain clearance with from obstacles a parked prior to landinghelicopter and the other pilot's failure to park the helicopter inside of a marked parking pad. Contributing to the accident was the landing pilot's obscured…NTSB WPR13CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make/model.NTSB WPR13FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A240 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR12CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Brawley, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.NTSB WPR12FA369Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · South Lake Tahoe, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examinations revealed no evidence of mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation and the pilots’ decision to continue the departure…NTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.NTSB WPR12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.NTSB WPR11FA424Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR11LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.NTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.NTSB WPR10CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.NTSB WPR10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.NTSB WPR10CA066Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNephew Alan H Kitfox · Agua Caliente Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path that ensured obstacle clearance during final approach to land.NTSB WPR10FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Gabriel, CAFailure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR10CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · San Juan Batista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom.NTSB WPR10CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB WPR09CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Westley, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his decision to operate the airplane well in excess of its maximum gross weight.NTSB WPR09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot of the landing zone.NTSB WPR09LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRowland GS-2 Sport · Ramona, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lompoc, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB WPR09CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.NTSB LAX08PA259Accident · 9 fatalClass 1Final reportSikorsky S-61N · Weaverville, CAThe following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter's empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter's lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved…NTSB LAX08LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Santa Maria, CAThe copilot's misjudged clearance from an object during a hovering turn for landing. Contributing to the accident were the inadequately marked heliport surface and the close proximity of an obstruction near the landing area.NTSB LAX08CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Fall RiverMills, CAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.