NTSB investigations, 2011
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\") = 2011
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") = 2011 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 ERA12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Panacea, FLThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Farmville, VAThe pilot did not maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.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 CEN12CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.NTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.NTSB CEN12WA223Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31 · Cottens, SwitzerlandThe accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government or the Swiss Accident Investigation Board.…NTSB ERA12LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSigmon Harvey E Vans RV 6 · Abingdon, VAThe failure of the Pitts pilot to see and avoid the RV-6 that had landed ahead. Contributing to the accident was the Pitts pilot's inability to hear the RV-6 pilot's radio calls due to the lack of a radio in the Pitts.NTSB ERA12CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Smoketown, PAThe pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ANC12CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Portage, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ERA12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Berkley, MAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.NTSB CEN12CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Cans RV-8 · Breaux Bridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing.NTSB ERA12CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.NTSB ANC11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.NTSB ERA11CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during a power-off landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN11LA651Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Nunica, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ANC11CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB WPR11FA424Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR11LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Alton, UTThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.NTSB CEN11WA587Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGardan GY80-160 · Mauterndorf, AustriaUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian Government.NTSB WPR11WA393Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationAerospatiale AS355 · Marree, Australia, AustraliaOn August 18, 2011, at 1008 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F2, VH-NTV, operated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Marree, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and…NTSB ERA11LA454Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KYThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.NTSB WPR11LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.NTSB ERA11LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.NTSB ERA11CA440Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FLThe pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA608Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's improper decision not to fully jettison the entire load of water when he realized the airplane was not climbing after takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bolivar, MOThe collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.NTSB ERA11CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Adams, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11LA390Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39C · West Milford, NJThe pilot's excessive airspeed and failure to attain the proper landing point, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast and too far down the short runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the flaps after landing,…NTSB ERA11LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Egremont, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.NTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's failure to conduct a go-around once he recognized he was going to land long on the runway.NTSB CEN11CA440Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Stonewall, TXThe loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.NTSB WPR11CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Price, UTThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Summerdale, ALThe balloon pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a tree line during the landing approach.NTSB ERA11CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20B · Sterling, MAThe pilot's misjudgment of the amount of flaps required to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the high performance glider.NTSB ERA11LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Nashville, TNThe pilot-in-command's failure to execute a go-around when the airplane was high and fast on the final approach.NTSB CEN11CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConner Leroy RV6A · Oakwood, OKThe pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles.NTSB CEN11CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OKThe airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.NTSB CEN11CA377Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKamtz Russell H RV-6A · Dexter, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.NTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA11CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurstboro, NYThe flying pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision while landing with a gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and pilot under evaluation…NTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB CEN11LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ironton, OHThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA364Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Mammoth, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarothers Zenith CH701 · Tidioute, PAThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol and failure to maintain altitude on approach to landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB CEN11LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · New Columbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wheat crop during takeoff.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.