NTSB investigations, MD

42 cases where NTSB found Physical environment.

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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' 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\", '0302'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA23LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s visual flight below published altitude minimums, which resulted in collision with a powerline tower structure.Nov 27, 2022 · N201RF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.Sep 21, 2022 · N9359C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.Apr 2, 2022 · N123LS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevensville, MDAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.Oct 31, 2021 · N3HQ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Whitehall, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle while landing from a hover.Jul 24, 2020 · N350DM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.Mar 12, 2020 · N52232 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the approach lights during an instrument approach.Feb 7, 2020 · N988FX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MDThe other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane while taxiing.Jul 27, 2019 · N13796 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ANC19LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Ocean City, MDA partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve.Jul 16, 2019 · N9715B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently…Sep 30, 2018 · N440SH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a power box.Aug 23, 2018 · N419SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Churchville, MDThe pilots' decision to take off from a wet, upsloping turf runway with a quartering tailwind and elevated density altitude conditions, which degraded takeoff and climb performance and resulted in the glider flight instructor's decision to discontinue the…Aug 5, 2018 · N2832H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning on touchdown, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the attempted landing and subsequent go-around.Mar 7, 2018 · N101AD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bowie, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the instrument panel during the approach.Nov 30, 2017 · N474SP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA443Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Berlin, MDThe ground crewman’s failure to visually check the runway before crossing it in a vehicle, which resulted in he and the vehicle being struck by the landing airplane.Jul 23, 2017 · N48519 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.Jun 25, 2017 · N50130 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 100 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control when he initiated a go-around.Apr 20, 2017 · N749KY · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Baltimore, MDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.Mar 24, 2017 · N13499 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Bivalve, MDThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and impact with a ditch.Aug 4, 2016 · N90HF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Fort Meade, MDThe flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.Mar 26, 2015 · N7889N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Cambridge, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Mar 19, 2015 · N731HG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Baltimore, MDThe ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse thrust and braking to avoid a collision and resulted in the airplane's empennage striking the ground.Feb 24, 2015 · N989FX · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Baltimore, MDan inadvertent encounter with birds during approach to land that resulted in substantial damage.Dec 13, 2014 · N7710A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14TA435Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.Sep 13, 2014 · N5132C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Elkton, MDThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…May 21, 2014 · N182PJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Stevensville, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.May 20, 2014 · N115TE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC 65 · Fallston, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional landing on a closed runway with a tailwind.Nov 4, 2013 · N52CW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLennox Kenneth J Zodiac 601HDS · Salisbury, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing.Sep 21, 2013 · N99KL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Ridgely, MDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.Sep 20, 2013 · N619BV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmirkhanian Shahram Charl Commander · Westminster, MDImpact with power lines due to the pilot’s obscured vision due to the low angle of the sun, which prevented the pilot from seeing the lines.Jan 29, 2013 · N393GX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Churchville, MDThe tractor operator's failure to confirm the landing airplane's position before entering an active runway, which resulted in a ground collision.Jun 15, 2012 · N73134 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA491Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 5, 2011 · N950RC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot's decision to continue taxiing with restricted windshield visibility.Aug 26, 2011 · N3020M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrisey 2150A · Cambridge, MDThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.May 21, 2011 · N5122V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10TA142Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Cheverly, MDIncomplete clearing of snow from the helipad and vicinity. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a NOTAM regarding the presence of snow banks and the pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was clear of a snow bank prior to departure.Feb 12, 2010 · N61MD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA417Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MDThe pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…Jul 24, 2009 · N7189W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDoyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.Mar 6, 2009 · N28MD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds.Nov 16, 2008 · N4157 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industry DA 20-C1 · Stevensville, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Sep 11, 2008 · N644DC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.Jul 12, 2008 · N734AT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's misjudged speed/distance during landing.Apr 12, 2008 · N403DS · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.Feb 22, 2008 · N3815T · Substantial damage