NTSB investigations, AR
127 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CHI08CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Hot Springs Vlg, ARThe pilot not maintaining clearance/altitude from the trees during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the trees and reported turbulent winds.NTSB CHI07CA230Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.NTSB CHI07FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Conway, ARThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Contributing to the accident was the standing water on the runway.NTSB CHI07CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Humphrey, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.NTSB DFW07FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Batesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the prevailing low ceilings.NTSB DFW07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing weather minimums, and the prevailing dark night conditions.NTSB DFW06CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during takeoff.NTSB DFW06CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllstar PZL SZD 51-1 Junior · Cherry Valley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. A contributing factor was the loss of thermal lift on final approach.NTSB DFW05CA235Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Swifton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was sun glare.NTSB DFW05LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWsk-Pzl Mielec M18B · Eudora, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree.NTSB DFW05CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Truman, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB DFW05CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman 164-B · Fontaine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during a downwind takeoff with a full load of fertilizer. Factor contributing to the accident were the prevailing tailwind and the high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Dumas, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.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 FTW04LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Brookland, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.NTSB CHI03LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T660 · Blytheville, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and altitude/clearance not being maintained from the transmission wires. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB CHI03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Widener, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires.NTSB CHI03LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Marked Tree, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. Contributing factors were the low altitude flight/maneuver and the static wire.NTSB FTW03FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.NTSB FTW02LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Edmondson, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high voltage power lines.NTSB FTW02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Dover, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during the approach. A contributing factor was dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW02LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Conway, ARThe pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles.NTSB FTW02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Palestine, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW02LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Forrest City, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a light pole and power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW01LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Dover, ARthe pilot's delay in aborting the landing.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 FTW01LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB FTW00LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.NTSB FTW00LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Helena, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the sun glare.NTSB FTW00LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Pettigrew, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.NTSB FTW00LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Helena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW00LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manilla, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW99LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Helena, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude.NTSB FTW99FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHeilig-Reading Emeraude CP 301A · Altus, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire, during an approach to a private airstrip.NTSB FTW99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the rising terrain and the variable winds.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 FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.NTSB FTW98FA358Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cord, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW98LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB FTW98LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres SR2-T34 · Dewitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a fixed obstacle [utility pole] while maneuvering. A factor was pilot fatigue.NTSB FTW98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Harvard 2 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.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 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 FTW97LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes MDL-369HS · Brinkley, ARThe in flight collision of the tail rotor blade with an object that had a brass zipper on it, and the subsequent overload and failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the object with the brass zipper on it and the unsuitable terrain for the forced…NTSB FTW97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention.NTSB FTW97LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Swifton, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the weather condition (high temperature and tailwind), and the proximity of the fence and trees to the runway.NTSB FTW97LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees resulting in jammed control surfaces. A factor was that aircraft control was not possible by the pilot.NTSB FTW97LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, ARfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the tower. The proximity of the tower was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dumas, ARFailure of all personnel concerned to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition, which resulted from a visual restriction, due to trees near the intersection of the road and runway.