NTSB investigations, MS
55 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 DFW06FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Petal, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB DFW06LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.NTSB MIA05FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Kilmichael, MSThe pilot's ostentatious display, flying at low altitude, resulting in collision with a static wire power line, in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was sun glare.NTSB ATL04CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.NTSB ATL04FA099Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Moselle, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.NTSB MIA04FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Okolona, MSThe pilot's intentional low altitude maneuver and buzzing resulting in collision with trees, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display.NTSB MIA02LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Indianola, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage.NTSB MIA00LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MSThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.NTSB MIA00LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristian Quicksilver · Booneville, MSan inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery, which resulted in impact with trees. Factors in this accident were the owner/pilot was not a certified pilot, and lacked training.NTSB MIA99FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Louisville, MSThe pilot's disregard for the published minimum descent altitude resulting in tree contact and separation of 51 inches of the left wing. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's two failures of the ATP checkride in a multiengine airplane.NTSB ATL99FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Carthage, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the pine trees.NTSB MIA99LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Holly Bluff, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain visual separation between his airplane and a tree while maneuvering during aerial application and the subsequent collision with the tree and the terrain. A factor in the accident was the sunglare on the airplane's windscreen.NTSB ATL99LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Panther Burn, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS.NTSB MIA99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB MIA98FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MSan in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ATL97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Holcomb, MSThe failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work.NTSB ATL97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Wiggins, MSthe student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor.NTSB ATL96LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Mayersville, MSthe pilot's misjudgment of his ground speed and distance to trees during the swath run, and his delayed pull-up at the end of the swath run, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of the trees. The tail wind and location of the trees were related…NTSB ATL96LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mayersville, MSfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from an object (vehicle) on the ground.NTSB MIA96LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Canton, MSfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from the tower.NTSB MIA96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MSThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.NTSB MIA95FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Raymond, MSThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff.NTSB MIA94FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MSThe pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.NTSB MIA93LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Benton, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper visual outlook.NTSB MIA92LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalter R. Penney VARI-EZE · Lamar, MSThe pilot in commands departure into and continued flight in instrument meteorological conditions while operating under visual flight rules resulting in an inflight collision with trees and then the ground.NTSB MIA91LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Cleveland, MSThe pilot's decision to continue the flight with reduced visual lookout due to a dirty foggy windshield.NTSB MIA91LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Falcon, MSIn flight encounter with weather, high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was aircraft gross weight which was exceeded.NTSB MIA91FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Magnolia, MSThe instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees.NTSB MIA90LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Leland, MSFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power lines.NTSB MIA89LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Minter City, MSFailure of the pilot to see and avoid the powerline. The power line was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA88LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coldwater, MSThe physician student plt made 3 attempts to land in this short unimproved field. On the 3rd pass, he collided with trees at the end of the rwy while attempting a go-around. The student plt did not have his cfi's permission to land there nor had he received…NTSB MIA87LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vaiden, MSThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground run the acft travelled over a small rise on the rwy & became airborne prematurely. The acft then collided with trees while the plt was trying to maneuver it to avoid a populated area. The acft then collided with…NTSB MIA87LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot stated that while flying at a low altitude over a dried up lake bed the aircraft collided with an unmarked telephone wire. A landing was made in a field where damaged was inspected. The pilot then elected to takeoff and return to the departure…NTSB MIA86LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Dublin, MSWhile buzzing at a low altitude the aircraft struck a wire causing the pilot to loose control at which time the aircraft crashed to the ground.NTSB MIA86FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Sidon, MSThe right wings of the ag operator's bi-plane collided with the ground support cables of a 322 ft high microwave tower while on a base leg for landing. The right wings separated & the acft crashed & burned killing the plt. The 25000 hr plt knew of the tower…NTSB MIA86FA142Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Starkville, MSWitnesses rprtd that the plt had purchased wine cooler beverages before going to the arpt. He stated that he drank from one of the bottles before the flt. The plt took off at about 2230 CDT. After takeoff, he flew back over the arpt & made a low pass over a…NTSB MIA86LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Greenwood, MSThe plt stated that during an aerial application swath run, he struck a group of power lines & crashed into a field.NTSB ATL86LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mendenhall, MSThe plt stated that the acft collided with a tree while he was making a low pass over his father's home. The plt said his attention was diverted while making a left turn and the acft descended into the tree.NTSB ATL85LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Holly Springs, MSThe stu plt on his fourth solo flt elected to make a touch-and-go lng prior to going to the practice area. After turning base on the closed VFR traffic pattern, he states that he could not find the runway and allosed the airspeed to decrease too low. When he…NTSB ATL85LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Benton, MSThe plt attempted to takeoff on the rwy a during takeoff ground run the acft lifted off prematurely and stalled into high vegetation. The plt stated that the grass on the runway should have been cut before it got too tall.NTSB ATL85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Pascagoula, MSThe acft sustained substantial damage while taking off from a barge during a FAR 135 medevac flt. Investigation revealedthat the barge was pitching due to rough seas. As the acft lifted, the rear of the acft was struck by the landing platform as it pitched…NTSB ATL84LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Biloxi, MSPrior to departure the pilot determined that his destination, a grass runway, was dry. His first approach to this field resulted in a go-around because he would have landed long. The second approach resulted in a landing, but because his wheels began to slide…NTSB ATL84LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Glen Allen, MSThe plt stated that while doing aerial applications and flying into the sun he failed to see a tree and collided with it. The pilot was not wearing sunglasses nor was the aircraft equipped with sun shading devices.NTSB ATL84LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hollandale, MSTwo acft were spraying same field. A farm hand was used as flagger to mark last crop row sprayed. Flagger used for last two seasons and briefed previously on flagging operations by the pilot/farm owner. Flagger was not briefed where to begin counting crop…NTSB ATL84FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gulfport, MSPrior to the approach the plt was advised that the wx was sky obscured & visibility 1/4 mi in fog. The plt acknowledged 'roger we'll come on in and give it a shot.' The acft collided with trees about 500 ft short of the middle marker. It was reported that the…NTSB ATL83FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLockheed 18 · Kosciusko, MSThe acft was observed without lights making repeated low altitude passes over a pipeline right-of-way at night. The acftwas equipped with an internal aux fuel tank, non-standard internal plumbing, a large lever-operated petroleum products pump, an inflatable…NTSB ATL82DKQ18Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301A · Marks, MSAircraft collided with guy wire while spraying chemicals, aircraft went out of control and crashed.NTSB ATL82DA190Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Lula, MSDuring a swath run under electrical transmission lines, the vertical stabilizer and rudder contacted the wires and separated from the aircraft. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but was unable to control the aircraft. He then attempted an…NTSB ATL82FKQ15Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna R182 · Ocean Springs, MSA pilot-rated witness observed the entire flight and accident. He stated that after takeoff and gear retraction, the aircraft was held at a very low altitude, which he thought was to gain airspeed. The aircraft reached the end of the runway and went into a…NTSB ATL82DA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Oxford, MSThe pilot had made two stops without refueling before he took off on this leg of his flight. He estimated that 12 gallons of fuel was remaining when he departed decatur, AL. While en route, he exhausted all of the fuel in the right fuel tank and switched to…