NTSB investigations
16 cases where NTSB found High elevation.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '03021025')) 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '03021025')) 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 ANC25LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAgustawestland AW109SP · Kamas, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a confined area, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA207Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Scheelite, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.NTSB CEN20LA273Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, COA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Angel Fire, NMThe airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with high…NTSB CEN18LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, SDA stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.NTSB GAA17CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.NTSB CEN15LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.NTSB WPR14GA281Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Fallon, NVA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in an uncontrolled rotation and descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was a sudden shift in wind conditions and the helicopter's high power demand condition due to its load weight and operating…NTSB WPR12LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · McCall, IDThe flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance.NTSB WPR11CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Atlanta, IDThe pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10CA545Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, COThe helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA417Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NMThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.NTSB SEA08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…NTSB LAX08FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sonora, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.