Fatal NTSB investigations
48 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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\" = 310)
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" = 310) 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 CHI07FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeck P-51A · Oshkosh, WIThe P-51A pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the P-51D. Contributing factors to the accident included the restricted forward visibility of the P-51A, the air race team representative's inadequate flight brief, the…NTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.NTSB CHI06FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.NTSB ATL06LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair F86 · Hickory, NCThe pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…NTSB NYC06LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WVThe pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX03FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Santa Maria, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…NTSB FTW02LA238Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Rosenburg, TXthe failure of the pedestrian to perform a visual lookout while walking on the runway which resulted in a on-ground collision with the airplane.NTSB SEA02LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB CHI01LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MIThe pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.NTSB CHI00LA101Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, ILthe proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…NTSB SEA98LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Everett, WAThe pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.NTSB FTW96LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, ARThe inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid the collision.NTSB CHI94FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…NTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.NTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC93LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300LR · Flushing, NYA lack of adequate clearance between the walker and tug which resulted in the walker being struck by the tug when he fell for unknown reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the lack of a policy to stay clear of the tug, towbar, and nosewheel of the…NTSB FTW93LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Ector 305A · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.NTSB MIA92LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Dover, FLThe pilot in commands choice of landing area near electrical lines and his failure to exit the balloon and seek safety when it was determined the deflating bag was going to make contact with power lines resulting in his receiving electrocution injuries.NTSB DEN92FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Tulsa, OKAircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: aircraft gross weight exceeded, grass runway selected, takeoff flaps not used, and premature rotation.NTSB DCA91MA018Accident · 34 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Los Angeles, CAThe failure of the Los Angeles air traffic facility management to implement procedures that provided redundancy comparable to the requirements contained in the national operational position standards and the failure of the FAA air traffic service to provide…NTSB DCA91MA010Accident · 8 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MILack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…NTSB LAX91LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Rio Linda, CAThe airplane's ground collision with an unauthorized person who was located on the active runway. A contributing factor was related to the nighttime (light) condition which limited the pilot's ability to see the person prior to the impact.NTSB LAX90LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-227 · Phoenix, AZThe unauthorized intrusion onto the runway environment by a pedestrian.NTSB CHI90FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 · Indianapolis, INThe tug operator's failure to maintain control of the tug, possibly due to having inadvertently placed or caught his built-up, steel-toe boot under the brake pedal.NTSB DCA90MA017Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech A100 · Atlanta, GA(1) Failure of the federal aviation administration to provide air traffic control procedures that adequately take into consideration human performance factors such as those which resulted in the failure of the north local controller to detect the developing…NTSB ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.NTSB MIA89FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300 · San Juan, PRFailure of the ramp guide (ground personnel) to follow normal safety procedures. His over confidence in his personal ability was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB CHI88FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Oshkosh, WINTSB ANC88LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M6-235 · Egegik, AKAfter touchdown on the beach, the aircraft struck a three-wheeled scooter (atv). The atv was substantially damaged and the driver of the atv, an eleven year old boy, died a few days later. The atv passenger, a eight year old girl, received minor injuries.…NTSB CHI87FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Middleton, WIThe pilot had communicated with other pilots concerning the difficulties he was having with the winds. He had already attempted approaches to two other runways but had failed to complete a landing. He asked the pilot of a recent arrival for the wind…NTSB DCA87MA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FLAt aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…NTSB NYC87FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Fishers Island, NYA Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally…NTSB LAX86FA293Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob A103 Twin II · Sun City, AZThe newly certificate sailplaned pilot had taken a friend for a sightseeing flight. On the return the pilot made a normal approach and landing, then veered off the left side of the runway and struck a large saguaro cactus. The cactus toppled and fell across…NTSB NYC86FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJDuring tkf gnd run, at a speed of 95 KTS, the plt pulled the control wheel back to lift off. The control wheel, according to the plt, would not go back more than about 2 inches; which is less than half the normal full aft travel. The acft reached a speed of…NTSB MIA85FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · San Juan, PRThe acft was taxiing northbound on the north-south taxiway and collided with the vehicle moving westbound along the east-west access road. The access road is a designated non-movement area under the control of the puerto rico port authority. The plt stated he…NTSB DCA85AA026Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech E18S · Birmingham, ALAt 2045 the military flt, dixie 06, contacted Birmingham apch & obtained clearance for a low apch followed by a full-stop lndg on rwy 05. At 2053, dixie 06 reported a 4 mile final for a low apch to the local controller. At 2054:19, the local controller…NTSB MKC85FCQ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wichita, KSThe acft collided with a cushman scooter during taxi. A witness stated that when the scooter driver 'looked up' I saw the acft taxiing, he made a hard rt turn which threw him off. The scooter driver and scooter were struck separately by the acft. The scooter…NTSB MIA85FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FLWhile taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not…NTSB DEN85FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHamburger Flugzeugbau Hansa HFB-320 · Aberdeen, SDThe hansa jet HFB-320 acft crashed on takeoff from the Aberdeen airport after the flt crew selected the incorrect rwy for takeoff. The acft was observed running off the end of rwy 17, which is 3860 ft long, where it struck a fence, ditch, road & another ditch…NTSB ATL84FKG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Madison, GAThe acft collided with a car while landing on an airstrip at night. The car had been parked on the strip & an occupant in the car was fatally injured. An illicit substance was found aboard the acft & it was confiscated by law enforcement officials. Rain & fog…NTSB SEA84FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-61L · Medford, ORThe plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.NTSB DCA84AA012Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Sioux Falls, SDDuring landing the crew acquired visual reference with the ground & apch lights about 200 ft AGL, followed by visual sighting of the rwy. Since the ATIS reported blowing snow, the crew expected to see, & was not surprised to see, snow blowing across the rwy…NTSB LAX84LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · San Diego, CAAfter touchdown during a night landing, the plt was lowering the nosewheel to the rwy when he saw a mexican national crossing the rwy. The plt swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision; however, the right wing struck the person which resulted in…NTSB FTW83FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiccard AX-6 · Azle, TXDuring a landing in light wind conditions, the balloon touched down beside a power line. After touchdown, the balloon envelope collapsed over the power line which carried 7200 volts. The voltage traveled to the basket/gondola which overturned on the grass…NTSB FTW83FA303Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Houston, TXThe Grumman American AA-5A, N9844U, had just landed. While taxing, the aircrew stopped short of rwy 13R as Beechcraft. Hawker BH-125, N125E, was taking off. The rated student in N125E, who was on a training flt, was at the controls & beganthe takeoff. The…NTSB MIA83LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Cross City, FLThe acft collided with trees during a night landing on a lonely stretch of country road. The landing was an attempt to unload 662 pounds of marijuana in an illegal drug operation.a passenger was fatally injured and the injured pilot was found later in the…NTSB FTW82FQA18Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Los Lunas, NMDuring landing the left wing struck a bystander who wandered onto the edge of the asphalt overrun taking photographs of the landing. There is a caution sign posted on the north access road of the runway.NTSB MIA82FKA05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 206 · Saint CroixAircraft landed during darkness before control tower had opened. While taxiing to ramp, aircraft was struck by an ambulance as aircraft was crossing parallel taxiway. Aircraft immediately burst into flames, and ambulance continued to travel through the…