NTSB investigations, 2008
75 cases where the sequence of events included Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 75 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 46 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 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 ERA09CA073Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tampa, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an object.NTSB ERA09LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NCA throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.NTSB ERA09CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, resulting in a collision with the airport approach lights.NTSB WPR09FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ERA09LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · New York, NYThe failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…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 CEN09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.NTSB CEN09CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.NTSB ERA09CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KYThe student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGier Travis H Aventura II · Montgomery, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB ANC08LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain separation from a tree during the landing roll at an off-airport site.NTSB ANC08CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the safety netting during final approach and landing.NTSB CHI08CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Gann Valley, SDThe pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DEN08CA161AccidentData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MX II Sprint · Killeen, TXThe operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.NTSB MIA08LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Linden, NJThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action (flight control inputs) during a practice autorotation/run-on landing resulting in fracture damage to the main rotor system Starflex.NTSB CHI08CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's lack of clearance from the approach lights and the distraction of those bright approach lights during his night approach.NTSB ANC08CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A Factor contributing to the accident was a short, rough and uneven takeoff site.NTSB ANC08CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.NTSB ANC08CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…NTSB DEN08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.NTSB LAX08CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Harper, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB CHI08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.NTSB CHI08CA287Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Lakes, WIThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door.NTSB CHI08CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Spring Grove, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.NTSB MIA08LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elizabethtown, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling.NTSB ANC08CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.NTSB MIA08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NYThe failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.NTSB ANC08LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.NTSB NYC08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNtbk Wag Aero Sport · Oxford, IAThe pilot misjudged his approach path which resulted in insufficient altitude and the subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the dusk lighting conditions.NTSB ANC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.NTSB SEA08TA188Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Gardner, FLThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.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 LAX08CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.NTSB NYC08LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lockport, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.NTSB CHI08CA237Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Goodfield, ILThe insufficient aircraft performance data available to the pilot and the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Cedarburg, WIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.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.