NTSB investigations, NV
38 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 LAX06LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Minden, NVThe inadequate pre-takeoff checks by the flightcrew that failed to detect that the spoilers were deployed during the takeoff and initial climb. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB LAX06CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Spanish Springs, NVthe pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the likely quartering tail wind that may have affected the aircraft's climb gradient.NTSB LAX05CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta II · Jean, NVthe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm when performing a180-degree autorotation, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX03LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…NTSB LAX03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX03LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Reno, NVA sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.NTSB LAX02FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.NTSB LAX01FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…NTSB LAX01LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Winnemucca, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires while he was maneuvering for an aerial application run.NTSB LAX01LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended.NTSB LAX01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-BA · Henderson, NVThe pilot misjudged his practice approach into a remote pinnacle landing site, dragging a skid across a rock resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX99TA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude margin while engaged in fire fighting operations.NTSB LAX99LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the crosswind landing.NTSB LAX96FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NVthe flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.NTSB LAX96LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Battle Mountain, NVthe pilot's failure to see and avoid utility transmission wires suspended across the final approach flight path.NTSB LAX95FA198Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lovelock, NVthe pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and subsequent collision with transmission wires during dusk light conditions.NTSB LAX95LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-161 · Elko, NVThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB LAX93LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Rachael, NVThe pilot poor preflight planning and preparation. The road sign was a factor relating to this accident.NTSB LAX92FA247Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NVThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.NTSB LAX91FA344Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lovelock, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude for obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual scan.NTSB SEA90LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Minden, NVThe pilot's poor inflight planning and decision.NTSB SEA90FA065Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Incline Village, NVImproper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions. Factors related to the accident were: mountainous terrain, high density altitude, and the trees (obstructions).NTSB SEA89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gerlach, NVA delay by the pilot in aborting the landing and his failure to assure sufficient airspeed for the go-around (aborted landing). A factor related to the accident was: the unsuitable landing area that was selected by the pilot.NTSB SEA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an unsuitable area for practice landings and the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a tail rotor strike and loss of antitorque control.NTSB SEA88LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Hawthorne, NVDuring a go-around due to the pilot having difficulty landing with a gusting crosswind, the aircraft struck a barbed wire fence with the main landing gear and a fence post with the left horizontal stabilizer. The aircraft then crossed a road and came to rest…NTSB SEA88LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Winnemucca, NVThe plt was attempting to land close to the approach end of the rwy. He made the approach with full flaps at 85 mph the rate of descent became excessive and before recovery was affected the acft collided with a fence near the rwy threshold. The acc site was…NTSB SEA87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, NVThe plt was flying up a canyon when he realized the canyon was closing & he had no way of turning around. He was unable to outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crashed into several small pine trees & was extensively damaged. The density alt at the…NTSB SEA87LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Yerington, NVWhile on an aerial application swath run the pilot allowed the aircraft landing gear to contact the grain crop, resulting in loss of airspeed, uncontrolled descent, impact with the ground and nose over.NTSB SEA86LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A-450 · Orovado, NVPower lines were inadvertently struck in flight while maneuvering during aerial application. After striking the power lines the aircraft descended to the ground where a fire erupted and the aircraft was then destroyed by fire.NTSB SEA86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Emigrant Pass, NVThe plt was informed during a wx briefing that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt elected to takeoff regardless and encountered low ceilings and visibilities. While looking for an area of a highway to land the acft, pwr lines were contacted with the top of…NTSB SEA86LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Overton, NVThe noncertificated plt rprtd that he had repaired the helicopter, then proceeded to make a local test flt. He rprtd that he took off in darkness after having a few beers. The plt chose to turn off the landing light shortly after takeoff. While at low…NTSB SEA86FA007Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Callville Bay, NVNew pvt plt with two pax on board was observed making several low level passes over road in a canyon in dark. On last pass acft wing tip hit power pole below cross-bar, rolled inverted, crashed and burned.NTSB SEA85LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fernly, NVThe acft's windscreen was struck by a bird and was blown out injuring the plt. The plt had difficulty keeping the acft airborne and a forced landing was made. The acft nosed over during the landing rollout on soft terrain.NTSB SEA85LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-24-R · Tuscarora, NVThe plt was attempting to land on a dirt road uphill at about 6,200 ft with gear and flaps down a go-around was attempted at about 50 ft AGL when the plt decided not to land. The acft failed to climb and a barn was struck before it hit the ground. The density…NTSB SEA84LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Boulder City, NVThe plt was landing at a helipad that was surrounded by a wire fence. He reported that as he was about to land, he misjudged his apch & the tail rotor struck the fence. Subsequently, the helicopter hit the ground while turning right & the gear collapsed.NTSB SEA84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-K · Fallon, NVThe student plt said he was departing his privately owned strip & had a 7 ft fence to clear at the departure end. He reported that just as he became airborne, the acft encounter a gust of wind which caused the right wing to hit a fence post, then the acft…NTSB LAX83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alamo, NVAfter takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree.NTSB LAX82FXQ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, NVWhile flying over the truckee river on a local flight, the left wing of the aircraft struck a group of five powerlines. The aircraft then impacted the water in a nose down attitude. It was carried downstream about 100 yards by the current before coming to…