NTSB investigations, 2011
30 cases where NTSB found Tree(s).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 122 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Where
Latest cases
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2011
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '03022020'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '03022020')) 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 CEN12LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachute Condor · Rogersville, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the takeoff area, which resulted in a loss of control due to the binding of the parachute's lines.NTSB CEN12CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.NTSB ERA12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportElkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11LA469Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ahwahnee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA11FA504Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NCThe pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…NTSB ANC11CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.NTSB WPR11FA403Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CAThe student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA593Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Monango, NDThe pilot did not maintain adequate separation from a tree during the aerial-application flight.NTSB WPR11FA407Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WAThe pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR11FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Brookings, ORThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees while on approach for landing.NTSB WPR11CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Sandy, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.NTSB WPR11LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hesperia, CAThe separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.NTSB WPR11LA307Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Columbia, CAThe airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…NTSB ANC11IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · McGrath, AKA fatigue fracture of the governor-to-fuel control Pc line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Summerdale, ALThe balloon pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a tree line during the landing approach.NTSB ERA11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB WPR11LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB ERA11LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II · Grantville, GAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a seized piston.NTSB WPR11CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Mammoth, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarothers Zenith CH701 · Tidioute, PAThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol and failure to maintain altitude on approach to landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ERA11CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Millbrook, NYThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Streetman, TXThe airplane’s inability to establish a climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NCThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.NTSB WPR11LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Palouse, WAThe pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver.NTSB WPR11LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam Wright Avid Flyer · Cedar City, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal a specific anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA11FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's flight below the published minimum descent altitude in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of nighttime cold medication at doses above…NTSB ERA11FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Elgin, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJennings John C Mini Max · Clinton, SCThe pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in a collision with a tree during takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, METhe in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR11FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.