NTSB investigations, NC
29 cases where the sequence of events included Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lewiston Woodville, NCThe obstruction of the engine’s cooling system by foreign object debris (residential-type insulation), which resulted in smoke, an elevated oil temperature, and a subsequent off-airport landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA23LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Maiden, NCThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA23LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Wake Forest, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.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 ERA21LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in…NTSB ERA21LA089Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Club Libelle 205 · Bunn, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA20LA336Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · La Grange, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA19LA157Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBarrows Bearhawk LSA · Holly Springs, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during the visual approach.NTSB GAA17CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA15CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NCThe pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA14CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Hayesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.NTSB ERA14LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…NTSB ERA14CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hendersonville, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA11LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NCThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.NTSB ERA11CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Statesville, NCThe certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.NTSB ERA11FA001Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Manteo, NCThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on a short, wet runway and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's…NTSB ERA10CA480Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.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 ERA09CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm Thunder · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on approach for landing.NTSB ERA09LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NCA throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.NTSB MIA08LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.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.