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 LAX04CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Rio Vista, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from high vegetation while flying at a low altitude.NTSB CHI04LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Wisconsin Rapid, WIThe pilot's improper in-flight decision when he decided to fly at a low altitude over the river and failed to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was the wires.NTSB SEA04IA175Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Richmond, BC, CanadaThe slat was impacted by birds after takeoff and subsequently the slat delaminated due to flight loads.NTSB SEA04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Rose Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.NTSB DEN04LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's improper inflight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his intentional low altitude flight and maneuvering, the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded, and the trees.NTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KSThe pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.NTSB SEA04TA158Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…NTSB CHI04LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.NTSB FTW04LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Abita Springs, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.NTSB CHI04FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC130 B4 · Prairie du Sac, WIThe pilot's intentional low-level flight toward the lake and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire on power transmission lines. Contributing factors were the separation of the Fenestron (tail rotor) assembly from the tail boom as a result of…NTSB CHI04LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.NTSB FTW04FA204Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TXThe pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB SEA04LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPaulick Wittman W-10 · Langley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW04LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.NTSB SEA04FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…NTSB LAX04CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Gridley, CAThe pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct for torque and P-factor effects and failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW04LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEverett Vidrine Dragonfly · Covington, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance for the airplane to clear obstacles. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB LAX04CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Lone Pine, CAthe pilot failed to maintain runway alignment, and misjudged the clearance between the tree and the wing resulting in a collision with the tree.NTSB FTW04CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA04CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · La Center, WAThe private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees.NTSB LAX04CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HIThe pilot misjudging the clearance between the tree and the main rotor blades. Contributing factors to the accident were the high workload of the pilot and his lack of experience with bambi bucket operations.NTSB FTW04CA185Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Havana, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW04LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Morrilton, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles.NTSB NYC04CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 II · Beverly, MAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires.NTSB IAD04FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Edinburgh, NYThe pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.NTSB IAD04FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ticonderoga, NYReason for occurrence undetermined.NTSB ATL04LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB CHI04CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter M-74 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad.NTSB ATL04CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Hillsboro, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with transmission wires.NTSB FTW04FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cushing, OKthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.NTSB ATL04LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.NTSB SEA04LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Medford, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. Trees were a factor.NTSB SEA04LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Glenoma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering at a very low level in hilly terrain. Factors include hilly terrain, and thickly forested slopes in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.NTSB ATL04CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Columbia, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during climb and the pilot's failure to execute a go-around before completing the approach to land.NTSB IAD04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Killingly, CTThe pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud…NTSB LAX04CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-9A · The Sea Ranch, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB FTW04LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Rush Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole and power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application.NTSB ANC04FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, rain, and the…NTSB LAX04LA239Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · La Porte, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while flying along a mountainous ravine.NTSB CHI04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hope, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree branches during the aerial-application flight. A factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB SEA04LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prosser, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.NTSB SEA04LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Trego, MTFailure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb.NTSB MIA04CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · La Belle, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.NTSB ATL04CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Decatur, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires.NTSB SEA04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Midvale, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the high tension powerline. A factor was the powerline.NTSB SEA04LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing and subsequent go-around. Inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and an airport hangar were factors.NTSB FTW04LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · La Feria, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstacle while maneuvering to perform an aerial application. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB CHI04FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Owatonna, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.