NTSB investigations
253 cases where the sequence of events included 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 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 ERA21LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402C · New Bedford, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB DCA21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-7 · Boulder, COa bird strike.NTSB DCA21WA071IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787-8 · Mexico City, MexicoNTSB ERA21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Deltaville, VAAn uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.NTSB ERA21LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Greenville, NCThe airplane’s collision with a bird during initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB DCA20WA142Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Tokyo, JapanThe JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…NTSB WPR20LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Jose, CAThe airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.NTSB CEN20CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 10 · Granbury, TXThe airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.NTSB DCA20CA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kansas City, MOa bird strike during descentNTSB ERA20CA058Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Gainesville, FLThe airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.NTSB GAA20CA054Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · New Braunfels, TXThe airplane’s in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB DCA20CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Boise, IDa bird strike during climb out.NTSB GAA20CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wedgefield, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB GAA19CA557Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Fort Myers, FLThe airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.NTSB GAA19CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · St. Louis, MOThe airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.NTSB GAA19CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525 · Orlando, FLThe airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.NTSB GAA19CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 · Navasota, TXThe airplane’s impact with a bird.NTSB ERA19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Naples, FLIncapacitation of the pilot due to a birdstrike through the windshield in front of the pilot's position, while on approach to land.NTSB WPR19FA124Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 6 · Ridgefield, WAThe pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird.NTSB GAA19CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · SaipanThe airplane’s collision with a bird during the initial climb, which resulted in the engine cowling separating and impacting the empennage.NTSB DCA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Nashville, TNa collision with a bird.NTSB GAA19CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA23 · Tampa, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach, which resulted in damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB GAA19CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH 55 · Keene, NHThe helicopter’s collision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB WPR19CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Hayward, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA19LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Naples, FLCollision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the engine, a fuel leak, and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Reno, NVThe airplane’s collision with a bird during a practice instrument approach.NTSB GAA19CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Boise, IDThe airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.NTSB GAA18CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18 · Northway, AKThe airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.NTSB DCA18WA278Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321-271N · Tapachula, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321-271N airplane that occurred on August 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB GAA18CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B300 · Wilmington, NCThe airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.NTSB GAA18CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 560 · Tulsa, OKThe airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.NTSB WPR18FA195Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Deer Park, WAAn in-flight breakup as a result of the airplane exceeding the structural strength of the airplane during a rapid descent that the flight instructor was unable to recover from following a collision with a large bird.NTSB GAA18CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Danbury, CTA collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB GAA18CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Fairbanks, AKThe airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering.NTSB GAA18CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cedar Key, FLThe airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.NTSB DCA18WA308Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Mexico City, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA18WA154Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer S A ERJ170-200LR · MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER S A ERJ170-200LR airplane that occurred on April 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB GAA18CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Punta Gorda, FLA collision with a large bird during approach.NTSB GAA18CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Keller, TXThe pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.NTSB GAA18CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · Hyannis, MAEncounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.NTSB GAA18CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN18FA033Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Stuttgart, ARAn in-flight loss of control due to bird strikes.NTSB GAA18CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chico, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR18FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPeterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZAn in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike.NTSB GAA17CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike.NTSB GAA17CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chino, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind.NTSB DCA17WA196Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Leon, MexicoThe DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB GAA17CA570Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 31 · SaipanImpact with multiple birds while retracting the landing gear, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right inboard main landing gear door actuator hose and prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear.NTSB GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Pemberton Twp, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.