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 CEN13CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Murphysboro, ILAn inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern.NTSB WPR13FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAvions Fairey Tipsy Nipper T-66 · Winters, CAThe airplane's impact with a turkey vulture in cruise flight, which resulted in the structural failure of the right wing and the subsequent loss of control.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 ERA12LA557Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Washington, PAThe airplane’s encounter with a flock of geese during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s hard impact with the runway while the pilot maneuvered in an attempt to avoid the geese.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.NTSB ERA12CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Atlanta, GAAn in-flight collision with birds during cruise flight.NTSB DCA12WA018Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Seoul, South KoreaThe Korean Aviationand Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 4, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ARAIB investigation under…NTSB DCA12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 211 · Minneapolis, MNIn-flight collision with birds during initial climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB ENG11IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Denver, CO**This probable cause was modified on 4/5/2012. Please see the public docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.** The initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of a Red-Tailed Hawk that caused one or more fan blades to…NTSB WPR11CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Casper, WYAn in-flight collision with a bird at low altitude.NTSB CEN11CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Houston, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.NTSB CEN11LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-200 LR · Minneapolis, MNThe in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb.NTSB WPR11LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Los Angeles, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN11TA027Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A100 · Palestine, TXAn in-flight collision with a flock of birds while the airplane was descending through a cloud layer.NTSB ERA11CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB WPR10CA434Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Duvall, WAAn in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.NTSB ANC10CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Aleknagik, AKA bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.NTSB WPR10LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145XR · Salt Lake City, UTAn in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern during a visual approach.NTSB DCA10WA071Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, NetherlandsOn June 6, 2010, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-400 experienced a bird strike during takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (EHAM), Amsterdam, the Netherlands. One engine lost power. The airplane returned to Schiphol and made an uneventful…NTSB ANC10CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Eek, AKAn in-flight collisions with two Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).NTSB CEN10CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrue Flight Holdings AA-5B · Muskegon, MIThe inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose.NTSB CEN10CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Middlefield, OHThe inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN10TA194Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Center, NDThe inadvertent in-flight collision with several Mallard ducks.NTSB WPR10CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · El Cajon, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird in the downwind leg of the airport's traffic pattern.NTSB WPR10LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Sacramento, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach.NTSB CEN10IA053Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319-111 · Kansas City, MOThe in-flight engine ingestion of one or more Lesser Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens caerulescens).NTSB WPR10IA045Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Show Low, AZAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial descent.NTSB WPR10LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Phoenix, AZAn in-flight collision with birds.NTSB ANC10CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN09IA481Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon BE-400A · Sugar Land, TXThe failure of the spinner following an unavoidable bird strike. Contributing to the incident were the inadequate engine bird strike certification requirements in place at the time the engine was certified.NTSB ERA09LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Ocean City, NJAn in-flight collision with birds during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of a wildlife mitigation program.NTSB CEN09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Brownwood, TXAn in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.NTSB CEN09CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 550 · Sellersburg, INAn in-flight collision with a large bird during the airplane's initial climb.NTSB WPR09CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Snohomish, WAAn in-flight collision with a crow.NTSB ERA09IA186Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Gainesville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a duck.NTSB ERA09CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cleveland, MSThe inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.NTSB CEN09CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.NTSB DCA09MA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus A320 · Weehawken, NJThe ingestion of large birds into each engine, which resulted in an almost total loss of thrust in both engines and the subsequent ditching on the Hudson River. Contributing to the fuselage damage and resulting unavailability of the aft slide/rafts were (1)…NTSB CEN09MA117Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · Morgan City, LA(1) the sudden loss of power to both engines that resulted from impact with a bird (red-tailed hawk), which fractured the windshield and interfered with engine fuel controls, and (2) the subsequent disorientation of the flight crewmembers, which left them…NTSB CEN09CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hutchinson, MNThe bird that the airplane struck while on final approach.NTSB ERA09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Manchester, CTThe in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB SEA08CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA40F · Provo, UTAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB NYC08CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Sebring, FLA bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.NTSB DCA08RA063Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B747-200 · Brussels, BelgiumimportNTSB ANC08LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AKStructural damage to the airplane as the result of a birdstrike.NTSB SEA08CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-7A · Hollister, CAThe in-flight collision with a bird.