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 LAX99LA107Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Yuma, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB CHI99LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Grand Rapids, MNthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor to the accident was the unmarked transmission wire.NTSB FTW99LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter BK 117 B-1 · Hockley, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor was the sunglare reducing the pilot's visibility.NTSB NYC99FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Leominster, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach.NTSB CHI99LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIthe in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB MIA99GA072Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Lakeland, FLThe pilot-in command's failure to maintain clearance from the tug. A related factor was the induced pressure.NTSB FTW99LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · West Delta 105bThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the oil platform's windsock on final approach to landing.NTSB FTW99FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Pearcy, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, trees, mountainous terrain, low ceilings and foggy weather conditions.NTSB NYC99LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrove AIR Command · Centre Hall, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB CHI99LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hyannis, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. Factors associated with the accident were the transmission line, the low altitude at which the pilot was flying, and his diverted attention to a person on the ground.NTSB CHI99FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Elkhart, INthe pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and dark night.NTSB CHI99FA072Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Pellston, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…NTSB MIA99LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW27 · Winter Haven, FLan in-flight collision with wires.NTSB LAX99LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Arlington, AZThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his student and his failure to initiate timely remedial action. Contributing factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath under the existing downdraft condition, the flight instructor's…NTSB SEA99FA027Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while maneuvering below a low ceiling. Factors include a dark night, a low ceiling, fog, and hilly terrain.NTSB MIA99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).NTSB MIA99LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114A · New Smyrna Bch, FLThe pilots failure to maintain adequate altitude clearance with the terrain during final approach, and the subsequent collision with high vegetation and a road sign.NTSB SEA99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire. Related factors were the pilot's performance of a low pass, a transmission wire, and difficulty encountered by the pilot in detecting the wire visually.NTSB CHI99FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MIthe pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach.NTSB DEN99FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.NTSB CHI99LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Naponee, NEthe pilot's failure to identify the wires prior to spraying the field and the low altitude at which the pilot was flying. A factor was the wires which the airplane contacted.NTSB FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.NTSB SEA99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-900 · Idaho City, IDThe pilot-in-command's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the unmarked transmission lines. Contributing factors were environmental (dusk) conditions, the transmission lines, and both the pilot-in-command and the ground personnel not identifying the…NTSB CHI99FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Coleman, WIpilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for…NTSB SEA99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Jardine, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees.NTSB MIA99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Tallahassee, FLan on ground collision with a horse.NTSB CHI99LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Crystal, MNthe pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB IAD99FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBurgess RV-6 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic location and dark night conditions.NTSB ATL99FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Concord, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.NTSB MIA99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB SEA99LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway.NTSB SEA99TA010Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna TR182 · Desert Aire, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance over a power line crossing the river, resulting in collision with a static wire at the top of the crossing structure. Factors included the static wire, and inadequate marking of the static…NTSB CHI99LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MNthe non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.NTSB MIA99FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182Q · Piedmont, ALThe pilot's decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.NTSB NYC99FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Linden, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was sunglare.NTSB SEA99GA007Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182P · Deming, WATerrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB NYC99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around.NTSB FTW99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.NTSB LAX99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.NTSB ATL99LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.NTSB DEN99FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Montrose, COThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. Factors were a reduction in the airplane's climb and turn capabilities, the aft c.g. limit being exceeded, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and his lack of experience in the airplane…NTSB CHI99LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Genesee, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual…NTSB FTW99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Ringling, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the sun glare which impaired the pilot's vision.NTSB SEA99LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Big Sky, MTThe failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC99LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Bow, NHThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tower. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI99LA001Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.NTSB ATL99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Tellasse, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.NTSB ATL99LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB NYC98LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Watertown, CTWas the pilot's misjudged altitude of the airplane prior to performing a stall, and which resulted in the main landing gear contacting a rock wall.NTSB FTW98FA411Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.