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 NYC95LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hamilton, MAthe pilot's improper decision to fly at night with a night vision deficiency, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees and the subsequent hard landing.NTSB SEA95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MTThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB CHI95LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrel SNS-4 · Menomonee Falls, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB FTW95FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ardmore, OKInflight collision with a power transmission array static line when the flight instructor and dual (private pilot) student failed to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW95FA349Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Tsaile, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain.NTSB FTW95LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakgrove, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…NTSB ATL95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bath, NCA bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB LAX95LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1E · Auburn, CAThe pilot's poor judgment in performing a roll at an altitude insufficient to assure a safe completion.NTSB NYC95LA087Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Danbury, CTThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing) and failure to assure that the flaps were properly reset for the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing, the wet…NTSB ATL95FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Seneca, SCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering near utility lines, which resulted in a collision with the wires.NTSB LAX95LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Stanfield, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for, and clearance from, obstacles while conducting simulated aerial application operations.NTSB FTW95FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Flower Mound, TXThe pilot's improper wind evaluation, and improper touchdown procedure, resulting in dynamic rollover of the helicopter. Factors were the tailwind, dark night, and the lack of recent experience at night.NTSB FTW95LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Catoosa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI95LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Meade, KSthe pilot's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.NTSB ATL95FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3L-65 · Tallassee, ALThe student pilot's failure to see and avoid the utility line while performing unwarranted low altitude maneuvers.NTSB NYC95LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B · Jackson, NJthe flight instructor's attempt to maintain visual reference with the ground, and his delayed remedial action to the dual student's actions, which resulted in an inadvertent tree strike. Factors were the lack of recent night experience for both pilots, the…NTSB LAX95LA135Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Winslow, AZThe pilot's poor judgement by intentionally deciding to buzz.NTSB CHI95LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.NTSB ANC95LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A short takeoff area that was covered with soft snow were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA95LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Portland, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the perimeter fence while landing. A factor was the heliport perimeter fence.NTSB LAX95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which…NTSB SEA95LA053Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruce Tifft Varieze · Tiller, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB CHI95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Hutchinson, KSinadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway for takeoff and the tailwind condition.NTSB CHI95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Cotton, MNthe pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.NTSB FTW95LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Mcgregor, TXThe pilot's delayed initiation of the missed approach until well below the minimum descent altitude and beyond the published missed approach point. Factors were the dark night and the low ceiling and visibility.NTSB LAX95LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob Twin Astir · Fort Huachuca, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of tree(s) during an off-airport landing. Factors related to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, and high obstructions in the off-airport landing area.NTSB LAX95LA101Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Pope Valley, CAthe pilot's poor judgment to buzz the lake and his inadequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX95LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B · China Lake, CAthe pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the main rotor and a tree while maneuvering at low altitude to herd animals.NTSB MIA95FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mintonville, KYThe flightcrew's intentional VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the inadequate altitude to prevent an inadvertent collision with an obstruction.NTSB SEA95FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.NTSB FTW95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Placitas, NMThe pilot operated beyond the climb capability of the helicopter, resulting in inadequate altitude and terrain clearance over mountainous rising terrain. A factor was turbulence.NTSB SEA95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · La Grande, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from higher terrain that was located near the airport. Factors related to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, false/incorrect indication of the NDB, failure of other personnel to properly issue a…NTSB CHI95LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Castlewood, SDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered/drifted runway, and a fence.NTSB SEA95FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Blyn, WAThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB FTW95LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marshall, ARThe pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.NTSB LAX95FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Pleasanton, CAfailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud…NTSB ATL95LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Lumberton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.NTSB LAX95LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout to avoid a collision with a tree during an aerial application swath run.NTSB FTW95FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to follow IFR and missed approach procedures.NTSB LAX95LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-161 · Elko, NVThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB SEA95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.NTSB LAX95LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenson B8M · Adelanto, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the downwind turn and his resulting failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the lack of an airspeed indicator.NTSB BFO95LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.NTSB ATL95FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…NTSB LAX95FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Springville, CAthe pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL95LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Greer, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue.NTSB NYC95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Waldoboro, METhe pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.NTSB NYC95FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PAthe pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB FTW95LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Blanco, TXThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.NTSB SEA95LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.