NTSB investigations, 2010
61 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\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 CEN11CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Hemphill, TXThe student pilot’s improper decision to carry an unauthorized passenger and the passenger’s loss of control of the helicopter during take-off.NTSB CEN11LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Willard, OHA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.NTSB ERA11CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Falls Village, CTThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA481Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Meadview, AZThe pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.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 CEN10LA559Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Snook, TXThe pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.NTSB ERA10CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Franconia, NHThe pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.NTSB CEN10LA575Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Basehor, KSThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's vision being obscured by the rain.NTSB CEN10LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Pocahontas, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the weight of the airplane and the high ambient temperature.NTSB CEN10CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Clyo, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.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 WPR10WA460Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, AustraliaOn September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…NTSB ANC10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.NTSB WPR10CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.NTSB ERA10FA464Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ANC10LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Tuluksak, AKThe pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Seneca, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN10CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Porter, TXThe pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB CEN10CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Bedford, PAThe pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR10LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during the initial climb.NTSB ERA10CA420Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150A · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.NTSB CEN10LA487Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShpakow Thomas SA 750 · Brighton, COThe radio-controlled airplane operator’s decision to maneuver his airplane outside of the designated operating area, resulting in a collision with a bi-plane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a formally designated spotter.NTSB ERA10CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Groveland, FLThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper approach path to the runway, resulting in landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN10LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NMThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.NTSB WPR10FA384Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA10LA389Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Newfane, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened…NTSB ERA10CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Elk Creek, VAThe student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN10CA384Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.NTSB ERA10CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3C · Buckhead, GAAn in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ANC10CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.NTSB CEN10CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Boyne City, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.NTSB CEN10CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Waynesville, OHThe student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.NTSB WPR10FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Keller, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.NTSB ANC10CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to use only a portion of the available takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA357Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 77A · Harrison, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing.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.