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32 cases where NTSB found Altitude.

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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062012'))
  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.

NTSB WPR25LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Apr 19, 2025 · N5786S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Durkee, ORThe pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in insufficient engine power to transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover at a high gross weight.Nov 7, 2024 · N4361R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA255Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Izee, ORThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering through an area of low visibility due to wildfire smoke and haze.Jul 26, 2024 · N805DG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Hood River, ORThe pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Sep 29, 2022 · N220CW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA312Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJackson Dennis RV-8 · Scio, ORThe pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver and his improper execution of the maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain.Aug 21, 2022 · N184DJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tillamook, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.Sep 8, 2021 · N6516K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA333Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Glide, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application.Aug 27, 2021 · N303AE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Aug 19, 2020 · N2933L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA159Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Titan II · Summerville, ORThe noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.Jun 5, 2019 · N4362V · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Sisters, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude during approach in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an attempted rejected landing and a runway undershoot.May 5, 2018 · N222BD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLithuanian Factory Of LAK 12 · Sunriver, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in an off-airport landing.Mar 20, 2018 · N63010 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Milton-Freewater, ORThe pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor’s improper decision to enter a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain and their subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.Feb 28, 2018 · N323MQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude and the pilot's failure to plan/adequately compensate for high density altitude conditions.Aug 27, 2016 · N999PP · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Troutdale, ORThe flight instructor's failure to monitor outside the helicopter during hover flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain and rollover.May 4, 2016 · N227SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Juntura, ORThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while intentionally maneuvering at low altitude for the aerial observation flight.May 14, 2015 · N5042P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2C · Roseburg, ORThe pilot’s loss of orientation while scanning for airport traffic during the turn from the base to final legs of the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.Jan 26, 2014 · N102ZT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA052Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Milo, ORThe pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires.Oct 28, 2013 · N16673 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · The Dalles, ORThe pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires.Jun 25, 2013 · N74666 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA283Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportExtra 300/LT · Adrian, ORThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level maneuvering in a river canyon with power lines, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.Jun 23, 2013 · N169TM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA274Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Veneta, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Goble, ORThe flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing.Oct 27, 2011 · N6545E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Adrian, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Salem, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the longline and trees, which resulted in the longline snagging a tree and then recoiling into the main rotor blades and a subsequent loss of helicopter control.Nov 15, 2010 · N155PH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Enterprise, ORThe noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10GA113Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist.Jan 18, 2010 · N702 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTurpen RV-8 · Yankton, ORThe pilot's inadequate planning during an instrument approach and failure to maintain the published minimum altitudes, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Oct 5, 2009 · N61FS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA424Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Sandy, ORThe pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach.Aug 28, 2009 · N2218K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA414Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA190Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering.Apr 9, 2009 · N114JP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.Oct 29, 2008 · N2570X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.May 28, 2008 · N63422 · Substantial damage