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"
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 CEN10LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design.NTSB CEN10CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB ERA10WA430Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA42 · Mercedes, ArgentinaOn June 13, 2010, about 1840 coordinated universal time (1540 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, Argentine registration LQ-BLU, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence during a takeoff attempt from Mercedes…NTSB ERA10CA311Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDwight Lohr Baby Ace · Carolina Beach, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB WPR10FA287Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZThe pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.NTSB ERA10LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Rainelle, WVThe pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.NTSB CEN10CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt.NTSB CEN10CA361Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Dover, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff.NTSB ANC10CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and inability to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun into the water.NTSB ERA10CA287Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PAThe airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN10LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunderbird TOP DOG UL · Luling, TXPoor engine performance due to the modified engine parameters and installation of the fuel nozzles which produced a lean fuel condition resulting in decreased aircraft performance and subsequent impact with the trees.NTSB ANC10CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.NTSB WPR10CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation resulting in a loss of directional control and impact with bushes.NTSB CEN10CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · Highland, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delayed aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okanogan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB CEN10CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.NTSB ERA10TA142Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Cheverly, MDIncomplete clearing of snow from the helipad and vicinity. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a NOTAM regarding the presence of snow banks and the pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was clear of a snow bank prior to departure.NTSB ANC10CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.NTSB ERA10CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Westmoreland, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a snow drift.NTSB ERA10LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFoster John Glasair III · Oxford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during visual conditions at dusk, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB ERA10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Patillas, PRThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a tree.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 ERA10CA087Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Ashland, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the landing approach.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 WPR10CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.NTSB CEN10LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Loveland, COThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during dusk light conditions, and his failure to execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10LA034Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Sikeston, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.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 WPR10CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Condon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post on approach.NTSB ERA10LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Mount Morris, NYThe pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN10CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.NTSB WPR10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Renton, WAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.NTSB ERA10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Easton, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.NTSB ERA09CA542Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Quarryville, PAAn untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object.NTSB WPR09CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Enterprise, ORThe pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.NTSB ANC09CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AKA loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN09CA592Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's improper glide path during landing.NTSB ANC09LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB CEN09CA588Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · New London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CEN09CA580Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.NTSB ANC09CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR09LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.NTSB ERA09CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJonker JS-1B · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach, resulting in landing short of the runway.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 ANC09CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.NTSB ANC09CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Anchor Point, AKThe pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.NTSB ERA09CA445Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDestiny XLT · Athens, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during climbout.