Fatal NTSB investigations
244 cases where the first occurrence was “Midair collision”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 18 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 270)
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 270) 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 NYC08FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Parkland, FLBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.NTSB SEA07FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDeluca-Owl OR-71 · Reno, NVThe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance from one another during a low altitude aerial race.NTSB LAX07MA231Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Phoenix, AZBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other helicopter. Contributing to this failure was the pilots' responsibility to perform reporting and visual tracking duties to support their station's ENG operation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…NTSB CHI07FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sharonville, OHThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes and their not maintaining clearance from each others airplane during climb.NTSB CHI06LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGood RV-6A · Peru, ILFailure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.NTSB DFW06LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · DeWitt, ARThe failure by both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and the Grumman G-164A pilot's impairment caused by the recent use of marijuana.NTSB ANC06FA048Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Chugiak, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision.NTSB LAX06FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · El Cajon, CAThe pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG…NTSB CHI06FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD-360-300 · Watertown, WIThe other airplane's flight crew failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering during formation flight. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.NTSB MIA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FLThe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the…NTSB NYC06FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Pohatcong, NJThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision during descent.NTSB CHI06FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPlavcan Lancair 235 · Rootstown, OHThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.NTSB SEA05FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Renton, WAThe failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory…NTSB NYC05FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCarlstrom Long EZ · Lewes, DEThe Long EZ pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane, which resulted in a mid-air collision during a formation flight.NTSB CHI05FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-37B · Hollister, OKThe pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…NTSB LAX04FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Prescott, AZThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB LAX04FA301Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB NYC04FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJBoth pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB SEA04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tenino, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB SEA04LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Oso, WAThe pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance from the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.NTSB MIA04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX04FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during climb, and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout during cruise.NTSB ANC04FA016Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Peoria, AZThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft and a subsequent midair collision. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to determine that…NTSB NYC04FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Westerly, RIThe Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…NTSB LAX04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Torrance, CAthe failure of the pilot of the R22 to comply with an ATC clearance.NTSB CHI03FA284Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MNBoth pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB MIA03FA124Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL**This case was revised 6/10/2005 and 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for details.** The failure of the pilot of N4903F, the Cessna 172, and the pilot of N759XA, the Cessna 182, to see and avoid each other while operating in Class E…NTSB DEN03MA035Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Denver, COBoth pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency.NTSB LAX03FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Parker, AZfailure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios.NTSB NYC03FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M10 · Fairfield, NJThe inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.NTSB MIA03FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coral Springs, FLThe failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB LAX02FA288Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CAfailure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.NTSB ATL02FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…NTSB LAX02FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.NTSB LAX01GA291Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportGrumman TS-2A · Hopland, CAthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a factor.NTSB ATL01LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MSFailure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.NTSB LAX01FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.NTSB FTW01FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Platter, OKthe failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.NTSB FTW01FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Katy, TXthe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.NTSB MIA01FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLockheed-Martin F-16CG · Bradenton, FLthe failure of the F-16 flight lead pilot and F-16 accident pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were: the F-16 flight lead pilot’s decision to discontinue radar traffic advisory service, the…NTSB ATL00FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ft. Pierce, FLFailure of local controller to provide adequate spacing between two airplanes that resulted in a midair collision. Contributing Factors: the local controller declined receiving a formal brief before relieving the controller on duty. The controller who was…NTSB DCA00MA080Accident · 11 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJthe failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.NTSB MIA00FA190Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 55 · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the pilot's of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout (while climbing and maneuvering) resulting in an in-flight collision and subsequent collision with residences and terrain.NTSB MIA00FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAvions Mudry ET Cie CAP 10B · Bunnell, FLA midair collision due to the failure of the wingman to maintain proper clearance between his aircraft and the lead aircraft while conducting formation aerobatics and the subsequent loss of control of both aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and…NTSB FTW00FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Noble, OKthe failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.NTSB FTW00FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Mcalester, OKThe failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB CHI00MA066Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportMoravan Z242L · Zion, ILClearance not maintained by the pilot of the other airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the airport control tower's local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing.NTSB LAX00FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CAThe pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.NTSB NYC00FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Leominster, MAThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun…NTSB MIA00FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Deland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…