NTSB investigations, ME
33 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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\" = 'ME' 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" = 'ME' 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 NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB NYC06FA154Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, METhe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB NYC06CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Seboeis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.NTSB IAD05CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-172G · Eustis, METhe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the aborted landing.NTSB IAD05IA004Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaven Industries S-60A · Auburn, METhe pilot's maneuver into a tree, which resulted in an inadvertent contact between a branch and a passenger.NTSB NYC04LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Turner, METhe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and the delayed aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.NTSB NYC02LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPaiement Rans S-12 · Mercer, METhe pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.NTSB IAD02LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Harpswell, MEwas the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.NTSB NYC99FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, METhe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.NTSB IAD98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Newburg, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the long, wet, unmowed grass runway.NTSB NYC98LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · West Buxton, MEfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines (inadequate visual lookout), as he was approaching to make a water landing on a river.NTSB NYC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Levant, MEthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.NTSB NYC96LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Turner, MEthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole.NTSB NYC96IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Portland, MEa bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in failure of several fan blades in the right engine and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB BFO95LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Phillips, MEthe private pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during the takeoff/initial climb. Related factors are the grass/turf runway, the improper weight and balance, and the tailwind.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 BFO94LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA -28-181 · Skowhegan, METhe pilot's failure to do a go around which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during a delayed aborted landing to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB NYC92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350 · Sanford, METhe pilot did not follow IFR procedures when he disregarded the decision height limitation and failed to initiate a missed approach which resulted in the airplane striking trees.NTSB NYC92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lincoln, METhe pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission lines. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB NYC91LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, MEImproper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff.NTSB NYC87LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Scoodic Lake, METhe plt of the float equipped acft was taking off from Scoodic Lake. Drg the initial climb phase after takeoff, he noted the acft began to lose altitude & would not clear trees on a ridge ahead. He initiated a turn back toward the lake; however, the acft…NTSB NYC87LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Jackman, METhe pilot attempted a landing on a runway marked with a x. the runway was closed because it had been extended and was very close to some powerlines. The pilot hit the power lines on final and the aircraft received substantial damage. The pilot was seriously…NTSB NYC86FNC05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Walthamer, MEWhile on a spray run the pilot of the Bell 47 was blinded by the sun as he was turning. The aircraft struck power lines, control was lost and the helicopter crashed.NTSB NYC86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Greenville, METhe pilot experienced problems on takeoff from moosehead lake, but eventually was able to get airborne and fly to the Greenville airport. The aircraft remained on the ground for a few hours, then was preflighted for deparapure. Runway 21 was the favorable…NTSB NYC86FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182N · Winterport, METhe acft departed bangor under special VFR dur to low ceilings. A witness saw the acft fly under powerlines that crossed a river and disappear behind trees. There was no indication of an accident. 22 day later, the acft was located 150 ft south from the…NTSB DCA85AA035Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportBeech 99 · Auburn, MEDrg arr, aprx 12 mi south of the final apch fix (faf), flt 1808 was clrd for an ILS rwy 4 apch. Aprx 3 min later, ATC controller (ctlr) noted acft was tracking east of the localizer (LOC) course. He asked if the flt was rcvg the ILS LOC. Capt replied 'not yet…NTSB NYC84FNC09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172 · Pownal, MEPrior to the accident, witnesses observed the acft making several low passes & maneuvering. During the last maneuver, the acft entered a dive & collided with trees before the plt recovered. Trees were broken or damaged over an area of about 200 ft. no…NTSB NYC84LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Seboomook Lake, METhe acft was on final for a water landing when a bird hit the windscreen according to the plts statement. A witness who observed a dark object (thought to be a cormorant, since several were seen in the area before & after the accident) saidthe object floated…NTSB NYC83FA260Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Livermore Falls, METhe acft collided with trees during a go-around at night in a ground fog. The plt had called his wife and discussed the weather. He decided on an alternate arpt if the weather created problems. He had flown into bowman field many times at night and knew the…NTSB NYC83LNC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Johnson Pond, METhe acft lifted off from the surface of Johnson Pond and was climbing over trees when the plt made a sharp turn and the acft struck a tree. The acft then impacted the ground and was destroyed by impact and fire.NTSB NYC82FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Porter, METhe acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…NTSB NYC82FNC11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFirefly 7 · Winslow, MEWhile descending to land in an open field, the balloon began drifting towards high powerlines. In an attempt to avoid a collision, the pilot fired the burner approximately nine times, using short blasts of the burner. The balloon failed to gain altitude and…