NTSB investigations
4,605 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
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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.\"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 LAX01FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…NTSB DEN01LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B-2 · Cody, WYthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning for an off site landing, which resulted in failure of the tail rotor drive shaft due to entanglement of his long-line in the drive shaft.NTSB LAX01LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Strathmore, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB DEN01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Morgan, UTthe pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps and her failure to extend the spoilers.NTSB SEA01LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Thompson Falls, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation in gusting wind conditions during the landing flare. A tree was a factor.NTSB CHI01LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath during the landing approach resulting in the pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the haze, the gusty winds, and the trees.NTSB SEA01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Rock Island, WAThe student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision (delay in establishing an approach to a suitable landing area) and his subsequent failure to attain the proper glidepath for the selected landing area, resulting in an overshoot of the selected…NTSB LAX01FA270Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Weaverville, CAthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in an attempted takeoff uphill in a prevailing tailwind toward rising terrain and high obstacles. Also causal was the pilot's loading of the airplane above maximum gross weight and his failure to…NTSB NYC01LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB LAX01LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Winnemucca, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires while he was maneuvering for an aerial application run.NTSB CHI01FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Rensselaer, INthe pilot's ostentatious display when he buzzed the farmstead and did not maintain clearance from the barn.NTSB DEN01FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Lusk, WYthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with transmission wires.NTSB MIA01LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student during a simulated engine out approach and her delayed decision to initiate a go-around resulting in the airplane colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway during the go-around.NTSB MIA01LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Whitakers, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and the proper clearance from obstacles while conducting aerial applications, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power utility pole.NTSB CHI01LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Pierre, SDclearance not obtained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the transmission line.NTSB IAD01FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca S-65-CA · Esperance, NYThe pilot's inadequate decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors are a transmission wire and the pilot's intentional low pass.NTSB IAD01LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Lancair 320 · Charleston, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CHI01LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Wheeler, WIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power transmission line. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line.NTSB ANC01LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kalskag, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB SEA01LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Troutdale, ORthe pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling…NTSB CHI01LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bowman, NDAltitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot during the initial climb. Factors relating to the accident were attaining the proper climb rate not being possible, the microburst, the dark night, and the tree.NTSB ATL01LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lake City, FLThe pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX01LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended.NTSB CHI01FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Oak Creek, WIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from objects during an ILS approach in low night IFR conditions and his descent below decision height. Factors were the dark night, mist, low ceiling, and the trees west of the approach.NTSB NYC01LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA01LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCuevas, Orlando S MXL II Sport · Arroyo, PRthe pilots failure to maintain directional control during climb, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees.NTSB CHI01LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mandan, NDthe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the powerline. Additional factors were the thermal lift and the powerline.NTSB SEA01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tekoa, WAThe non-current pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance with wheat crops on short final, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Factors included wheat crops and a dirt bank on short final, the runway's lack of a visual…NTSB FTW01LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClark CGS Hawk · Bullard, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines during low level maneuvers.NTSB CHI01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Tomahawk, WIThe inadequate preflight preparation that did not include calculating the density altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the second row of trees on initial climb. Factors include those trees and the high density altitude present at the time of…NTSB IAD01LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VAthe pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.NTSB FTW01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.NTSB CHI01LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wire during an aerial application flight. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.NTSB IAD01FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Greenwich, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's use of a sedating medication.NTSB CHI01LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Catron, MOthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.NTSB FTW01LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Denham Springs, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.NTSB CHI01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarson Murphy Rebel · Stratford, WIThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the farm field. Factors were the tall grass, the rising terrain, the fence, and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB LAX01LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Mountain View, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB IAD01LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an approach and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign.NTSB FTW01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Baytown, TXThe unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.NTSB NYC01LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-BA · Hopewell, NJthe pilot's improper decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors were the fog, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW01LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Magnolia, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance over the wires while on final approach.NTSB CHI01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Raymore, MOThe pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wires associated with a lighted tower. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.NTSB FTW01LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hot Springs, ARthe student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing.NTSB MIA01FA151Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Monroe, NCThe pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…NTSB FTW01LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB LAX01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cameron Park, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance altitude from en route obstructions.NTSB NYC01LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Fairfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.NTSB LAX01LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Temecula, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather while operating under visual flight rules, his failure to maintain a cruising altitude sufficient to remain clear of power transmission wires, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout sufficient to see…NTSB FTW01LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Fentress, TXthe King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de Havilland airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of total…