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"
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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 MIA98LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrips Kolb Firestar · Dallas, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions.NTSB SEA98IA060Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Seattle, WAThe pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors include the pilot's decision to land long behind a departing aircraft, an encounter with wake turbulence during…NTSB SEA98FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Lodgepole, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after flying into an area of known adverse weather. Factors include low ceilings, fog, snow showers, drizzle, and trees along his intended route.NTSB FTW98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Harvard 2 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB MIA98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kingsport, TNThe dual student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the night conditions.NTSB FTW98LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Riviera, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid a charging bull, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the charging bull and the lack of suitable…NTSB FTW98LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · St. Joseph, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB MIA98LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tampa, FLfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper runway alignment, which result in an in-flight collision with a hangar.NTSB NYC98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F280F · New Alexandria, PAA bird strike.NTSB LAX98TA123Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Santa Clarita, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. Additional factors in this accident are the position of the sun at that time of the day, which made it difficult to see the wires, and the lack of markings or poles for that series of…NTSB LAX98LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Willows, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.NTSB IAD98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Castlewood, VAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB MIA98FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Advance, NCThe pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.NTSB IAD98LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Fogelsville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft upon glider release. A contributing factor was the high vegetation (corn).NTSB NYC98LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avoca, PAa bird strike.NTSB LAX98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Williams, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the oil drilling rig due to his attention being diverted inside the cockpit in order the secure the landing gear control.NTSB MIA98FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's continued visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions and his failure to maintain altitude after encountering instrument flight rules conditions resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and crashing. A factor in the…NTSB FTW98LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing due to excessive airspeed during the approach.NTSB FTW98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Port Lavaca, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the gusty winds, the pilots lack of experience in the type of operation, inadequate training and insufficient standards/requirements by the company/operator management, and the power…NTSB MIA98GA069Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1H · Savannah, TNfailure of the flight crew to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the pole and workman. Related factors were: the gusty wind condition, inadequate communication/coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel, and an improper external system…NTSB FTW98LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Justin, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to ensure that the airplane would be able to remain clear of the fence during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet/soft/short runway (and terrain) conditions.NTSB LAX98FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Walker, CAThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft while approaching high terrain at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain or obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW98FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Wooster, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the long landing.NTSB CHI98FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Pinckneyville, ILThe pilot descent below minimum descent altitude and his intentional operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were the dark night, fog, rain, and the trees.NTSB MIA98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pooler, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and a visual lookout while operating under a special visual flight rules clearance in instrument flight rule conditions, which resulted in the helicopter colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB LAX98FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's intentional flying at a low altitude and failure to see and avoid the power lines during dusk conditions.NTSB FTW98LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Lakeview, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the approach, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. A related factor was the sunglare interfering with the pilot's view.NTSB CHI98LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Boone, IAfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while flying low over a river. The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.NTSB CHI98LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ft. Leonardwood, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC98LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Albany, OHthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.NTSB LAX98LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stoil, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual outlook.. Factors were a severed fuel line which resulted in an in-flight fire, which diminished the pilot's ability to land the airplane with smoke and fire in the cockpit.NTSB FTW98LA075Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Monticello, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and…NTSB ATL98FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a power transmission line.NTSB IAD98FA018Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A 36 · Findlay, OHThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with objects during the initial climb. Contributing factors were trees, fog, and the flying pilot's failure to maintain runway heading during the initial climb.NTSB ATL98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Monticello, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear trees during takeoff. Related factors were: the high/wet vegetation on the grass runway, and the proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB IAD98LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Steubenville, OHCollision with deer on runway during initial takeoff and climb.NTSB FTW98FA068Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Littleton, COThe pilot's inability to maintain adequate visual lookout due to the lighting conditions and his failure to follow company procedures for departure from a landing zone. Factors were dark night conditions, bright lights in the landing zone which prevented…NTSB CHI98LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.NTSB ATL98FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's continued approach below decision height without reference to the runway environment, and his failure to execute a missed approach.NTSB ATL98LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Bushnell, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a hover. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB SEA98LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchramm Helicycle · Big Timber, MTthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot's diverted attention and transmission wires were factors.NTSB MIA98FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.NTSB CHI98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodstock, ILthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.NTSB CHI98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lakeville, MNgeese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB NYC98LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33A · Westminster, MDthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his misjudgment of speed and distance while on final approach to land, and his delay in aborting the landing after failing to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB FTW98FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the low ceilings, dark night light conditions, and the pilot's lack of visible horizon in the unpopulated area.NTSB MIA98LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Cummings, GAthe pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions.NTSB SEA98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Forest Grove, ORExcessive deceleration of the helicopter by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an in-flight main rotor blade strike on the helicopter's external load line and subsequent main rotor separation. Downhill terrain which led to a descending approach to the pickup…NTSB CHI98LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Robinson, ILthe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions The low ceiling and the heavy rain were factors.NTSB FTW98LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Brigham City, UTfailure of the pilot to maintain lateral (or vertical) clearance from a tree, during takeoff. Related factors were: the tree, and the pilot's improper use of flaps.