NTSB investigations, NC
117 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 NYC08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB ATL07CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB MIA07CA122Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B90 · Louisburg, NCThe failure of the jumper to follow procedures.NTSB ATL07FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.NTSB ATL06CA100Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNickel Acro II · Hertford, NCThe certified flight instructor and commercial pilot receiving instruction failure to maintain a visual look out, resulting in a wire strike on final approach, and collapse of the main landing gear on touchdown.NTSB ATL05LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.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 ATL04LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCan Velox Revolution II · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to initiate a recovery.NTSB ATL03FA127Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 Stearman · Tuckasegee, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was drug impairment.NTSB ATL03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.NTSB MIA03FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA02CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Pikesville, NCThe inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA02LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Hornet · Archdale, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were the pilot's attention being diverted due to the right door not being secured.NTSB MIA02LA127Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThomas Outback · Edenton, NCThe pilot/owner's failure to establish an adequate climb rate and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB MIA02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB MIA02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByrd KR-2S · Linden, NCThe pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.NTSB ATL02FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA01LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Whitakers, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and the proper clearance from obstacles while conducting aerial applications, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power utility pole.NTSB MIA01FA151Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Monroe, NCThe pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…NTSB MIA01LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Brevard, NCan in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach.NTSB MIA00LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway.NTSB ATL99LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Asheboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB MIA99LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Apex, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane drifting, and subsequently impacting with trees.NTSB MIA99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Franklin, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL99FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Concord, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.NTSB MIA98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.NTSB ATL98LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHopkins Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Franklin, NCThe non-certificated pilot's inadequate judgement of the required climb rate, and his failure to attain clearance from obstacles.NTSB ATL98LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.NTSB MIA98FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Advance, NCThe pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.NTSB ATL98FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's continued approach below decision height without reference to the runway environment, and his failure to execute a missed approach.NTSB MIA98FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.NTSB ATL97LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Kenly, NCThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.NTSB MIA97LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Siler City, NCFailure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and his poor in-flight planning decision for descending too low to read a road sign.NTSB MIA97LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Benson, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…NTSB MIA97LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ATL97LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern.NTSB ATL97LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCapstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Raleigh, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB MIA96LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Kinston, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain minimum descent altitude (MDA) during approach because of fatigue.NTSB ATL96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.NTSB MIA95LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Hendersonville, NCThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform preflight weight and balance calculations resulting in the airplane exceeding the maximum gross takeoff weight limitations.NTSB ATL95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 233A · Louisburg, NCThe flight instructor's improper in-flight planning and decision, in that he failed to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the trees surrounding the airport, and failed to take into consideration the high density altitude at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NCthe pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB ATL95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bath, NCA bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB ATL95LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Lumberton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.NTSB ATL94LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NCThe vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.NTSB ATL94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NCThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing.NTSB ATL94LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL93LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision in delaying a go-around attempt and in attempting a go around with full flap extension.NTSB ATL93LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown VAN'S RV-3 · Statesville, NCWas the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility lines. A factor was the sunglare.