NTSB investigations, 2011
44 cases where NTSB found Light condition.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 68 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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 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\", '030360'))
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", '030360')) 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 WPR12FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN12LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TXThe passenger's inadvertent contact with a rotating propeller after exiting the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions and the deplaning of the passenger while the propeller was turning.NTSB CEN12FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.NTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB WPR12LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR12MA046Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…NTSB ERA12CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Lusby, MDThe pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.NTSB CEN12LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.NTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.NTSB WPR12FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ANC12LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane could not attain sufficient takeoff and climb performance and his improper decision to depart from an airport where night operations were prohibited.NTSB 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.NTSB ERA12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Berkley, MAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.NTSB CEN12CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 60 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's decision to taxi the airplane across an unpaved area after the nosewheel inadvertently departed the ramp pavement.NTSB ANC12CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN12FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MIThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.NTSB WPR11FA448Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…NTSB ANC11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misidentification of the runway environment in dusk light conditions.NTSB WPR11CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun.NTSB CEN11FA557Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB ERA11IA436Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Relience, TNInadvertent contact with wires due to the lack of visual cues regarding their presence and the low angle of the sun, which was directly in the takeoff path.NTSB WPR11FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZThe non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA11FA412Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Erwin, NCThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN11CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Schweizer G-164A · North English, IAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a telephone line while flying at a low altitude in dusk lighting conditions.NTSB OPS11IA686Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) · Apache Junction, AZThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other and to maneuver as advised by the air traffic controller in time to prevent the conflict that resulted in the reported near midair collision.NTSB WPR11CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB WPR11LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalmer RV6A · Cody, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual illusion and disorientation due to the flat light conditions.NTSB ERA11FA287Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in…NTSB ERA11FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Altavista, VAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.NTSB ERA11FA232Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · McComb, MSThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol ingestion and his failure to maintain airplane control during an approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC11CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's misjudged altitude while landing in bright sunlight on an airstrip surrounded by snow, resulting in an undershoot and a nose over.NTSB ERA11CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206C · Bridgeport, CTThe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA247Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Dickens, TXThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC11CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.NTSB CEN11LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Angleton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach.NTSB WPR11FA145Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot and flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the flight task and environment while maneuvering to maintain sufficient altitude with rising terrain in dark night conditions and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice in an area…NTSB CEN11FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Connersville, INThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.NTSB ERA11FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.NTSB 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.NTSB CEN11LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN11LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Clarendon, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly set the altimeter, which resulted in his erroneous perception that the airplane was at a safe altitude.NTSB WPR11FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Chester, CAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Orange, MAThe pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.