NTSB investigations
1,334 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 DCA08MA085Accident · 8 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportRaytheon Corporate Jets BAE 125-800A · Owatonna, MNThe captain’s decision to attempt a go-around late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were (1) the pilots’ poor crew coordination and lack of cockpit discipline; (2) fatigue, which likely impaired both pilots’…NTSB MIA08CA150Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · New Market, TNThe student pilot's failure to consider the aircraft's performance for the takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarrithers Carl L VP1 · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol.NTSB LAX08CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.NTSB MIA08FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.NTSB CHI08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, ILThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.NTSB ANC08LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.NTSB SEA08LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude.NTSB LAX08CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTallent, Chris M. Putts Special · Sumter, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glideslope and clearance from obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane type.NTSB NYC08FA237Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RIThe flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.NTSB DFW08LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cookson, OKThe partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA08LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight APIS-M · Modena, NYThe pilot's improper use of wing spoilers on final approach and his misjudged distance/altitude resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.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 LAX08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Buffalo, WYThe pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Point Roberts, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind.NTSB NYC08CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeldeberg Design Blue Heron Marathon · Avon, METhe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an area that was not a designated runway, and his failure to maintain clearance of trees.NTSB LAX08CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Fall RiverMills, CAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.NTSB MIA08LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.NTSB CHI08FA141Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor obstacle clearance from a tower during takeoff.NTSB SEA08CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.NTSB LAX08CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.NTSB SEA08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.NTSB DFW08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Bartlett, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Dansville, NYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper glide path and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the encountered headwind.NTSB MIA08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.NTSB NYC08IA145Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · New York, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the other helicopter due to his focus on the engine instruments during the initial departure. Contributing to the accident was insufficient helipad spacing.NTSB NYC08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Lincoln Park, NJThe certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to go-around.NTSB NYC08CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the approach.NTSB DFW08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.NTSB NYC08CA097Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries Eagle II · Boone, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the proximity of the trees to the threshold, and the lack of a displaced threshold.NTSB DFW08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dallas, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB NYC08CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKral Series 5 Kitfox · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to sunglare and haze.NTSB CHI08CA073Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSquier Pauper II · Stockbridge, WIThe pilot's spatial disorientation while maneuvering after takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors were the snow-covered lake and overcast clouds, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation due…NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*