NTSB investigations, MA

27 cases where NTSB found Object/animal/substance.

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NTSB investigations, MA per year, 2008–2026: 27 cases
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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\" = 'MA' 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\", '030220'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DCA23LA192IncidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 60 · Boston, MAThe Hop-a-Jet flight crew taking off without a takeoff clearance which resulted in a conflict with a JetBlue flight that had been cleared to land on an intersecting runway.Feb 27, 2023 · N280LJ · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ERA23FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Falmouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.Dec 2, 2022 · N3515H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Mashpee, MAThe airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.Nov 18, 2022 · N2649Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 22, 2021 · N36911 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.Oct 8, 2020 · N8788D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.Mar 27, 2020 · N586C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.Jul 11, 2019 · N677DM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching…Jun 20, 2018 · N239AM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Marlborough, MAThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a runway that was too short for a safe landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in tailwind conditions.May 20, 2018 · N143RD · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 4, 2017 · N2748Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.Nov 24, 2017 · N876MB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.Jul 23, 2017 · N831SR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca L 3B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 8, 2016 · N46893 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing, followed by a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and an impact with a security fence and vehicles during the subsequent attempt to abort…Jul 24, 2016 · N799MR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.Aug 23, 2014 · N202EH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Jul 22, 2014 · N1066R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColt Balloons 160A · Clinton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning and improper landing site selection and approach path, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines during landing. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate…Jul 20, 2014 · N976TC · Minor damageNTSB ERA14CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.Jul 19, 2014 · N18509 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14MA271Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G IV · Bedford, MAThe flight crewmembers' failure to perform the flight control check before takeoff, their attempt to take off with the gust lock system engaged, and their delayed execution of a rejected takeoff after they became aware that the controls were locked.…Jun 1, 2014 · N121JM · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mansfield, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.Feb 15, 2014 · N2143X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · North Adams, MAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.Jun 19, 2011 · N12477 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.Dec 5, 2010 · N9742Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.Sep 1, 2009 · N32146 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Lee, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the overhead wire.Mar 10, 2009 · N369RT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Beverly, MAAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.Sep 28, 2008 · N8369A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.Mar 29, 2008 · N333FT · Substantial damage