NTSB investigations
245 cases where the defining event was Birdstrike.
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '901') 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '901') 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 GAA17CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UTAn in-flight collision with a goose during approach.NTSB GAA17CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Phoenix, AZAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA17WA053Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8K5 · Bournemouth, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8K5 airplane that occurred on January 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's…NTSB CEN17LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Port Aransas, TXAn in-flight collision with multiple birds, which resulted in separation of the right engine's fan rotor and subsequent total loss of power of the right engine.NTSB GAA17CA086Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ft. Myers, FLAn in-flight collision with a flock of birds.NTSB GAA17CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COAn in-flight collision with multiple birds.NTSB ANC16CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird resulting in damage to a tail rotor blade, which required replacement.NTSB ANC16LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC3 · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bald eagle, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB CEN16WA327Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Manchester, United KingdomOn June 13, 2016, at 1547 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44, G-BZGO, sustained a bird strike to the lower left windscreen about eight miles north of Manchester Barton Airport (EGCB), Manchester, England. The helicopter sustained minor damage. No…NTSB ANC16FA019Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe in-flight collision with one or more large birds (Bald Eagle), which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA16CA196Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Moorestown, MIAn in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.NTSB CEN16WA141Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Madrid, SpainOn March 31, 2016, about 1200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 172 airplane, Spanish registration EC-JSM, collided with the terrain following a bird strike near Madrid, Spain. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries, and the airplane…NTSB GAA16CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA31 · Newport, RIAn inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.NTSB GAA16CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Baton Rouge, LAAn inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.NTSB GAA16CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Fort Worth, TXAn inadvertent collision with a bird while on downwind in the airport pattern.NTSB GAA16CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525 · Monroeville, ALAn inadvertent collision with a bird during takeoff enroute climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB CEN15IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Joliet, ILA bird strike.NTSB GAA15CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Apopka, FLFollowing a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB GAA15CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Upperville, VAAn inflight bird strike, which resulted in wing spar damage.NTSB DCA15WA106Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8AS · Lametia, ItalyThe ANSV of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS airplane that occurred on March 25, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB DCA15CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB 145LR · Springfield, MOan in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA15WA212Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Lahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 30, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist PCAA's investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Baltimore, MDan inadvertent encounter with birds during approach to land that resulted in substantial damage.NTSB CEN15CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Baton Rouge, LAAn in-flight bird strike.NTSB CEN15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 510 · Faribault, MNAn inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.NTSB ERA14CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB DCA14CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 8 102 · Harrisburg, PAthe airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR14CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Moses Lake, WAThe airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.NTSB CEN14LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 135KL · Traverse City, MIAn in-flight collision with a bird during the descent to land, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN14CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Paradis, LAThe collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ENG14IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MOThe initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…NTSB CEN14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowling Green, OHA bird strike during takeoff.NTSB DCA14CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 - 102 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Palm Coast, FLAn inadvertent collision with a black vulture.NTSB ERA14CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Madison, MSThe helicopter's collision with a black vulture during climb to cruise altitude.NTSB ERA14CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Christmas, FLAn inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB CEN14LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Lincoln, NEThe airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb from the departure airport.NTSB CEN13CA550Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Princeton, MNAn in-flight collision with a bald eagle.NTSB CEN13CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Delavan, WIThe collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.NTSB WPR13CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Friday Harbor, WAA collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA13CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Loxahatchee, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA13WA072Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B737 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaOn 5 April 2013, at approximately 1029 local time, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration N279AD, ingested a turkey vulture in the right engine during takeoff from La Aurora Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the first…NTSB CEN13CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Willoughby, OHA bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.NTSB CEN13CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Murphysboro, ILAn inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern.NTSB DCA13CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · New York, NYan inadvertant birdstrike on approach.NTSB DCA12RA153Accident · 19 fatalForeign investigationKathmandu, NepalOn September 28, 2012, a Sita Air Dornier 228, registration 9N-AHA, with Garrett (Honeywell) TPE 331 engines, reported a bird strike shortly and crash shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Nepal. The three crew members and…NTSB CEN12IA502Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Denver, COAn in-flight collision with a bird during descent to land, which resulted in damage to the left pitot tube and loss of airspeed information to the left and right primary flight displays (PFD). The reason for the total loss of indications on the left PFD could…NTSB ANC12CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · King Salmon, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA12LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 427 · Indiantown, FLThe inflight collision with birds, resulting in damage to the rotor head assembly and a subsequent forced landing and rollover.NTSB ERA12CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · New Smyrna, FLAn inadvertent encounter with a bird during cruise flight.