NTSB investigations
4,605 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 302 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 260 |
| 1984 | 261 |
| 1985 | 230 |
| 1986 | 213 |
| 1987 | 198 |
| 1988 | 191 |
| 1989 | 203 |
| 1990 | 181 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 170 |
| 1994 | 163 |
| 1995 | 163 |
| 1996 | 146 |
| 1997 | 154 |
| 1998 | 161 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 164 |
| 2001 | 150 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 126 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220) 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 CHI08CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Hot Springs Vlg, ARThe pilot not maintaining clearance/altitude from the trees during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the trees and reported turbulent winds.NTSB NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…NTSB NYC08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.NTSB SEA08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Orting, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.NTSB MIA08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMessing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.NTSB NYC08LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Talladega, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB DEN08FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Farmerville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…NTSB NYC08FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.NTSB CHI08LA037Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPadelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.NTSB CHI08CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NEThe obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC08LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ · Cougar, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted attention to the entanglement of the cable on the helicopter's…NTSB NYC08FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.NTSB ANC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nikolski, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…NTSB LAX08CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.NTSB CHI08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MNAn in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…NTSB NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB NYC08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B-III · Medora, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the fence while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resuled in the helicopter rolling over and impacting the terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the fence.NTSB CHI08CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NHThe pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.NTSB DEN08LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Denver, COthe in-flight collision with geese shortly after takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N · Bealeton, VAThe pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach.NTSB DFW08IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Galveston, TXThe loss of tail rotor control during initial takeoff climb due to the fracture of a tail rotor blade as result of impact with a foreign object.NTSB DFW08LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIndus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TXThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…NTSB SEA08FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB CHI07LA312Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Waterloo, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.NTSB CHI07CA311Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MOThe low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.NTSB ANC07LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.NTSB LAX07LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZCollision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ANC07FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AKA collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from objects, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff/initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff into known adverse weather.NTSB SEA07FA262Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36TC · Burlington, WAThe pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and…NTSB LAX07CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Helena, MTunexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.NTSB CHI07CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Keene, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree.NTSB ANC07LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.NTSB MIA07CA142Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFurey Kitfox IV · Cowen, WVThe in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.NTSB NYC07CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJA bird strike, as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC07CA215Accident · 1 fatalData collectionFinal reportEbersole Hummel Ultra Cruiser · Newry, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB LAX07CA260Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres SR2 · Goldendale, WAThe failure of the parachute wing to completely deploy, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CHI07CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Alliance, OHThe pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.NTSB ANC07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.NTSB DFW07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland BK117 · Slaton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the hovering helicopter and the flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight.NTSB ATL07CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB LAX07CA254Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Leavenworth, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the trees.NTSB DFW07CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Houma, LAThe pilot's failure to properly secure all loose items prior to takeoff.NTSB MIA07LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BK-117 A-4 · Ridgeville, SCThe EMS helicopter pilot's failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the tail rotor impacting a tree during the takeoff.NTSB DFW07CA181Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Garden City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.NTSB LAX07CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.NTSB ANC07FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Sitka, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/distance from obstacles during an IFR circling approach, and his failure to follow the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident was clouds.