NTSB investigations, LA
96 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 DEN08FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Farmerville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…NTSB DFW07CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Houma, LAThe pilot's failure to properly secure all loose items prior to takeoff.NTSB DFW06CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Washington, LAThe in-flight collision with a bird and the pilot's physical impairment (vision), directional control was not possible.NTSB DFW05CA236Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Epps, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB DFW05LA125Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.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 FTW04LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.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 FTW04LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Patterson, LAThe in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB FTW02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrennance Twinstar · Bastrop, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB FTW02LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LAin-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW01LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lydia, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked tower while maneuvering.NTSB FTW01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.NTSB FTW01LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Denham Springs, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.NTSB FTW01FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jena, LAThe pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.NTSB FTW00LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Chase, LAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun.NTSB FTW00LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.NTSB FTW98FA338Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Leesville, LAThe pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.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 FTW97LA354Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Houma, LAThe loss of aircraft control resulting from a bird strike that severed the cyclic flight control.NTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.NTSB FTW97FA285Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Oakridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW97LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a moving vehicle. Factors were: the lack of runway signs and a runway safety area, and the difficulty for the pilot and driver of the vehicle to visually detect each other due to high vegetation at the edge of…NTSB FTW97LA110Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plaquemine, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.NTSB FTW97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Creole, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.NTSB FTW96GA365Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.NTSB FTW96LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Iowa, LAthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission lines. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper weather evaluation,…NTSB FTW96LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mandeville, LAthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions (power lines) at night.NTSB FTW96FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.NTSB FTW95LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.NTSB FTW95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LAThe pilot misjudged clearance from the vehicle.NTSB FTW94FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Henderson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known object.NTSB FTW94LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Bosco, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole.NTSB FTW94FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Foules, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW93LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.NTSB FTW93LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Baton Rouge, LAThe student pilot's failure to abort the landing in a timely manner and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW93FA192Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LAThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceilingNTSB FTW92DRD05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.NTSB FTW92DRD04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mamou, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance.NTSB FTW91LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Paulina, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for the wires and his misjudging clearance when he attempted to fly under the wires.NTSB FTW91LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the electical power line. Factors were the bright sun and chemical residue on the windshield.NTSB FTW91LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven RX7 · Gonzales, LAUnfavorable winds at low altitude. A factor was the electrical power lines.NTSB DEN91LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LAPremature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.NTSB FTW90FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of visual ques due to the light conditions at dusk, the ground observer's lack of assistance and lack of experience in the type of operation, and…NTSB FTW90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Berwick, LAPilot in command's failure to see and avoid obstacles in the landing zone. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the landing zone.NTSB FTW90FA111Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Tallulah, LALoss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.NTSB FTW90DRD08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Basile, LAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather information. A related factor to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB FTW89DRD15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree.NTSB FTW89IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Kenner, LAInaccurate operators procedures/directives and the improper takeoff performance data computed by the captain. Poor flight crew coordination was considered a factor as well a wrong runway selection for the computed takeoff data.NTSB FTW89DRD05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gueydan, LAVisual lookout was not maintained by the pilot in command, which resulted in the collision with a power transmission line during a swath run.