NTSB investigations
253 cases where the sequence of events included Birdstrike.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '901' 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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '901' 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 CEN24FA094Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · Hydro, OKThe helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup.NTSB DCA24LA330IncidentClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Kenner, LAA partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.NTSB DCA24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · St. Louis, MOA bird strike during climbout.NTSB ERA24LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAAn inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB WPR24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Watsonville, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.NTSB ERA24LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Manassas, VAAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB CEN24LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560XL · Council Bluffs, IAAn in-flight collision with a bird during decent.NTSB CEN24LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135T3 · Dodge Center, MNAn in-flight collision with a flock of birds.NTSB CEN24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrassman Timothy B RV-14A · Houston, TXThe bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.NTSB CEN24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Mitchell, INThe inflight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB CEN24LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Riesel, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN23LA394Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Englewood, COAn in-flight collision with multiple geese during initial climb.NTSB CEN23LA387Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Henderson, KYAn in-flight collision with a bird shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · West Lafayette, INAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB CEN23LA379Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech S35 · Houston, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA23LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Gray, GAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA23LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Macon, GAAn inflight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA23LA257Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Charlotte Amalie, CBAn in-flight collision with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN23LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang CJ6 · Windsor, COAn inflight collision with a bird while on initial climb.NTSB CEN23LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Tomball, TXAn inflight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA23WA302IncidentClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737-8 · Havana, CubaNTSB ENG23WA018IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Guadalajara, MexicoNTSB ENG23WA023Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Guadalajara, MexicoNTSB ENG23WA006Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mogadishu, SomaliaNTSB WPR23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Yuba City, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB DCA23LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320 · Red Oak, IAMultiple bird strikes during descent.NTSB ERA23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Mashpee, MAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.NTSB CEN23LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olathe, KSThe inflight collision with multiple geese during initial climb.NTSB ERA23LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sarasota, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird, which resulted in damage to a tail rotor blade, a subsequent vibration, and the pilot’s decision to conduct a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Dacula, GAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.NTSB WPR22LA358Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · South Jordan, UTThe pilot’s inability to see and avoid a bird while landing in dark night conditions.NTSB ERA22LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Toughkenamon, PAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA22LA325Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Brunswick, GAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA22WA147IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-924ER · San Salvador, El SalvadorNTSB ERA22LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMX MXS · Bealeton, VAAn inflight collision with a bird while conducting low level aerobatics.NTSB ERA22LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportExtra 300 · Rome, GAAn inflight collision with a bird while conducting low level aerobatics.NTSB ERA22LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Rocky Mount, NCAn inflight collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB ERA22LA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMiller Roger Thatcher CX4 · Angier, NCThe pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ENG22WA006AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBAE JETSTREAM4100 · Musina, South AfricaNTSB ERA22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Berlin, NJAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.NTSB CEN22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 525 · Dubuque, IAAn inflight collision with a flock of geese that resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB ERA22LA090Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FLA bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.NTSB ERA22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Midland, VACollision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar.NTSB CEN22LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLeonardo AW169 · Austin, TXThe helicopter’s impact with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA22LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevensville, MDAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB ERA22LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wheeler Heights, GAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while in the traffic pattern.NTSB ENG22LA002Incident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-271N · Atlantic City, NJThe ingestion of a bird into the right engine during the takeoff roll caused a fan blade to fracture near the blade platform resulting in high fan blade off loads and engine vibrations sufficient to result in an eventual failure of a fuel tube in the right…NTSB ERA21LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Unadilla, GAThe airplane's impact by a bird during the enroute portion of the flight.NTSB CEN21LA417Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.NTSB WPR21LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560XL · Salt Lake City, UTThe airplane’s impact with birds during approach.