NTSB investigations, TX
19 cases where the first occurrence was “Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid”.
Cases per year
| 1985 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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\" = 160)
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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" = 160) 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 DFW07LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Castroville, TXThe flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.NTSB DFW06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Siddeley 125-700 · Houston, TXThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper runway alignment.NTSB FTW04LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2M7 · El Paso, TXThe first officer's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the captain's delayed remedial action and the crosswind.NTSB FTW04LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Hurst, TXThe student pilot's excessive flare prior to touchdown during the practice autorotation which resulted in the tailboom stinger striking the ground. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay to take remedial action.NTSB FTW02LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300-600F · El Paso, TXThe flight crew's failure to obtain the Vr speed prior to rotation which resulted in insufficient lift and the subsequent tail strike.NTSB FTW02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4-200 · Frankston, TXthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing on the water which resulted in a water loop/swerve. A contributing factor was a wind gust.NTSB FTW98LA406Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicks PW-5 · Waller, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW98LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable…NTSB FTW97LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-56TC · Spring, TXThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight (did not remove pitot tube protective covering prior to flight) which resulted in an inaccurate cockpit airspeed indication during takeoff roll and subsequent emergency landing. Factors were, the pilot's…NTSB FTW96LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec MIG-17 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's excessive takeoff rotation which led to premature lift-off at a speed inadequate to maintain flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the MIG-17.NTSB FTW94LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were: inadequate altitude and distracted attention.NTSB FTW89DRG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Rio Hondo, TXImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions.NTSB FTW89DPA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Allen, TXUnqualified pilot's poor judgement in leveling the helicopter during the flare and contributing to this was his lack of total experience in this type aircraft.NTSB FTW88LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F1 · Grand Prairie, TXThe acdt occurred on the 2nd flt of transition trng for an experienced helicopter plt. The trng on this flt included sim tail rotor failure run-on landings. The CFI demonstrated 2 landings and the trainee took the controls for the 3rd. The landings were being…NTSB FTW87LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Sherman, TXThe pilot stated that during the takeoff run the left side of the aircraft appeared to be developing more lift than the right. The right wing tip dragged, causing the aircraft to veer to the right side into the mud where it flipped inverted before stopping.…NTSB FTW87LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Alpine, TXStudent pilot on solo flight attempted takeoff in strong gusty winds and dragged left wing tip on runway. Pilot leveled wings and attempted to land aircraft but departed left side of runway and collided with ditch.NTSB FTW86LRG27Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Tivoli, TXOn June 27,1987 at approximately 1700 CDT, an Ayres S2R-600 impacted the terrain approximately 5 miles east of Tivoli, TX while conducting agriculture spraying operations. The right wing of the aircraft contacted the ground causing the aircraft to cartwheel…NTSB FTW86LRG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Pflugerville, TXThe helicopter rolled over when the right skid contacted the ground during a hover. The plt stated he had landed to and opened the door to check the skid position. After takeoff while in a hover at 2 ft AGL, the door popped open. The right skid contacted the…NTSB FTW85FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Avinger, TXThe pilot stated he was flying low over the lake surface. He felt a decelaration to the right and the next thing he was in the water. Witnesses saw the aircraft over the lake at a low altitude and saw the right wing impact the water and cartwheel to the right…