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 CEN22LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s delayed aborted takeoff that resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA299Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath while on final approach in night visual conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGMK Ventures AL18 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed indicator due to an alternator failure.NTSB ERA22LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · New Market, VAImpact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip.NTSB CEN22LA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Cresson, TXThe pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with…NTSB CEN22LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Newport, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructed terrain during takeoff.NTSB CEN22LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Stillwater, OKThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA245Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA199Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBearhawk Bearhawk · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA22WA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · ForeignPiper PA31 · Deadman's Cay, BahamasNTSB ERA22LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Ellington, CTThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA221Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Burlington, WIThe pilot’s selection of an inappropriate landing location and his failure to avoid an oncoming freight train, which resulted in the train colliding with and dragging the balloon.NTSB ERA22LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Pemberton Township, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Canyon Lake, TXThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN22FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, ARThe pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…NTSB CEN22LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Princeton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA22FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area during the approach, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.NTSB CEN22LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Port Bolivar, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA215Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Connellsville, PAThe pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA201Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Union, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA22WA162Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20K · Springbank, AB, CanadaNTSB WPR22LA156Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSawby Scott RV-6A · Richland, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.NTSB WPR22LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair Super II · Oxnard, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway approach light.NTSB WPR22FA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208B · Heyburn, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a descent below the approach path and impact with a vent stack. Also causal was the failure of the processing plant to correctly paint the vent stacks, which had been…NTSB ERA22LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Calhoun, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.NTSB WPR22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloons A55S · Safford, AZThe pilot’s decision to continue the balloon’s fast approach to an unsuitable confined landing site, which resulted in a collision with powerline wires.NTSB CEN22LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Peyton, COThe pilot’s decision to not activate the runway lighting and misjudged the runway location, which resulted in a collision with a windsock.NTSB CEN22LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Calhan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA177Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Stoney Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.NTSB CEN22LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.NTSB WPR22LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportParadise Aircraft USA P1 · Glendale, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.NTSB WPR22LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Belgrade, MTThe pilots misjudged landing approach, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN22LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Adair, IAThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-76D · Texarkana, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance during landing on a rooftop helipad.NTSB WPR22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Waco, GAThe failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA139Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB WPR22LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Las Cruces, NMThe airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.NTSB CEN22LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Mountain Home, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB ERA22LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · White Plains, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain stabilized lateral control during landing in gusty conditions which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the skids contacted the platform unevenly.NTSB CEN22LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Katy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions.NTSB WPR22LA097Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Paradise, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.NTSB DCA22WA073IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 2X6C · Puerto Carreno, ColombiaNTSB CEN22LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Angola, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate terrain clearance during an approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action when the airplane descended too low after transitioning to a visual descent to the runway.NTSB CEN22LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Edisto Island, SCA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining ring and the No. 6 connecting rod.