Fatal NTSB investigations
68 cases where the first occurrence was “Propeller/rotor contact to person”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
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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\" = 370)
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" = 370) 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 NYC08LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the idling main rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's procedure for securing the helicopter.NTSB LAX07LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Ellensburg, WAThe passenger's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor disc while the helicopter was hovering. An uphill terrain condition was a factorNTSB DFW07IA193Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Colorado City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.NTSB DEN06LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Dexter, NMThe pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane's propeller resulting in the propeller contacting the pilot and causing fatal injuries to the pilot.NTSB LAX06LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hayward, CAThe passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.NTSB LAX05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.NTSB LAX04LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.NTSB IAD03LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Richmond, VAThe passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.NTSB CHI02LA232Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Rantoul, ILThe congested takeoff and landing area and the low altitude flight maneuver performed by the pilot.NTSB DCA01MA056Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland Dash 8-100 · Washington, DCThe ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety medication.NTSB MIA01LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pelham, GAThe ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries.NTSB FTW01LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky SK-76A · Ec 270the passenger's inadvertent encounter with the rotating main rotor blades.NTSB CHI00LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tower, MNthe passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.NTSB LAX00LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Elko, NVthe flight engineer's decision to climb a step ladder that put him in close proximity to the still turning main rotor blades. The gusting wind was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW99FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-500 · Little Rock, ARThe station manager's inadvertent encounter with the rotating propeller due to his diverted attention.NTSB NYC99LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301 · Dulles, VAThe FBO employee's diverted attention, resulting in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.NTSB NYC99LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.NTSB LAX99LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fresno, CAThe pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…NTSB ANC98LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the…NTSB CHI97LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-365-N2 · Indianapolis, INinadequate visual clearance by the passenger resulting in his being struck with the rotor blade. A factor relating to this accident was the gusting winds.NTSB CHI96FA323Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Hampshire, ILimproper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night.NTSB MIA96LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Raeford, NCfailure of the passenger to follow the instructions of ground personnel as she exited the aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen Gyroplane · Carthage, TXthe pilot's inadequate coordination with the spectator, concerning the spectator's need to remain clear of the takeoff area, and the spectator's failure to remain clear of the takeoff area. A factor relating to the accident was: the spectator's distorted…NTSB FTW95LA207Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, ARThe ground service person's lack of attention and failure to remain clear of the turning propeller.NTSB FTW95LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft.NTSB ANC95LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Juneau, AKThe employee's disregard for company training and policies about the dangers of helicopter rotor blades. The running aircraft with the rotors turning was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX94LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.NTSB FTW94LA180Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Roland, ARBoth the pilot and passenger's failure to follow procedure/directives.NTSB BFO94LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lima, OHThe failure of the passenger to maintain clerance from the propeller.NTSB BFO94LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA 227-AC · Newark, NJ1) The failure of the ramp agent to follow proper procedures during the servicing of the airplane, and 2) her lack of attention to the hazards surrounding her. Factors related to the accident are 1) the pressure placed on the ramp agent to rush the servicing…NTSB MIA94LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-P · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper procedures and his complacency during his attempts to start the engine.NTSB BFO93LA186Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Niagara Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to follow starting procedures and his inadequate preflight inspection by not removing the wheel chocks and the passenger not maintaining clearance from the propeller.NTSB ANC93LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ptarmigan Pass, AKThe pilot inadvertently walked into a turning propeller. Factors in the accident were the soft runway which mired the airplane and the pilot's diverted attention during the attempt to free the airplane.NTSB NYC93LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Ashland, NHThe pilot's improper decision to leave the airplane unattended with the engine operating.NTSB SEA93GA052Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Chinook, MTInattentive FBO personnel.NTSB LAX92FA410Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-B · Martinez, CAAn undetermined divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation which resulted in rotor contact to the fuselage and passenger.NTSB CHI92LA198Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Dwight, ILThe passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.NTSB ATL92LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Memphis, TNThe passenger's failure to follow proper procedures to walk behind the airplane. Factors were the dawn light conditions and the light rain.NTSB NYC92LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-320 · Bridgeport, CTThe employee's failure to follow proper procedures and the diversion of her attention which resulted in her being struck by a spinning propeller.NTSB FTW91LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7-GCB · Frankston, TXThe ground person did not understand the verbal instructions.NTSB LAX91LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC6-300 · Nuuuli, AntarcticaThe inadequate lighting of the gate at the terminal and inadequate training of the security guard by company personnel. Contributing to this accident was a dark night condition.NTSB CHI91LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · St.Croix Falls, WIFailure to conduct a passenger safety briefing, and inadequate supervision, by the pilot in command. A factor related to the accident is the passenger's inattentiveness.NTSB LAX90LA319Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's inadequate passenger briefing, and his failure to provide proper assistance to the exiting passenger.NTSB SEA90FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Glacier, WAPassenger did not follow the procedures associated with the operations in the vicinity of the helicopter.NTSB SEA90FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, IDInadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.NTSB DEN90LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MTThe pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89DRD10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164-B · Mer Rouge, LAThe failure of the individual struck by the taxiing airplane's propeller to visually perceive and avoid the airplane.NTSB NYC88LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Swanton, VTThe plt took the passenger (his wife) on a short flt, which was her 1st flt. She was described as apprehensive. Before going back to the parking area after landing, the plt taxied to the terminal bldg for his wife to deplane. He stopped the acft with the left…NTSB ATL87LA143Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Birmingham, ALThe lineman walked into the prop arc of the operating rt engine and was fatally injured after disconnecting a ground power unit (gpu) cable from the rt engine nacelle. The lineman initially approached the nacelle from the rear, but walked forward into the…NTSB CHI87DEE04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172 · Plainfield, ILWhile taxiing for takeoff, the aircraft became stuck in a snowbank. The pilot and passenger got out of the aircraft to free it. The passenger walked into the propeller of the running engine and received fatal injuries.