NTSB investigations, 1984
261 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 302 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 260 |
| 1984 | 261 |
| 1985 | 230 |
| 1986 | 213 |
| 1987 | 198 |
| 1988 | 191 |
| 1989 | 203 |
| 1990 | 181 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 170 |
| 1994 | 163 |
| 1995 | 163 |
| 1996 | 146 |
| 1997 | 154 |
| 1998 | 161 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 164 |
| 2001 | 150 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 126 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984 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
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NTSB ATL85FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Dublin, VAAfter dropping the parachutist, the acft was observed to fly eastward over the dz, make a left 180 turn, line up on the parked van on an easterly heading and descend to a low altiude. Witnesses estimated the altitude at from 10 T0 30 ft AGL. The van was…NTSB MKC85FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Hot Springs, ARThe acft collided with trees & crashed on the east side of west mountain after the plt had made an ILS rwy 5 apch & overflew the arpt. The last wx observation before the accident was: partial obscuration, ceiling 300 ft, visibility 1 mi. The decision height…NTSB MIA85FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Homestead, FLWhile cruising northerly at a low altitude during a dark night, the acft struck a row of trees appx 50 ft tall about 8 ft from the tops, it then hit a large tree at about 6 ft AGL, 670 ft from the initial impact point, & came to rest in a dirt road. An exam…NTSB LAX85LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Cottonwood, AZWitnesses reported that the acft was in level flight at treetop altitude along a river and that the engine was operatingnormally until the acft struck & severed three power lines before impacting the riverbank about 200 ft west of the wiresNTSB FTW85FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lake Charles, LAThe acft crashed 3 miles short of the Lake Charles airport while on an ILS approach. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and an IFR flight plan was filed by the non-instrument rated pilot. A review of the radio…NTSB ATL85FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Glasgow, KYThe acft crashed one mi short of rwy 07 at Glasgow municipal airport while on sdf rwy 07 inst app. There were no witnesses to the actual accident other then the surviving passenger who stated that the plt had asked her to look for the rwy lights. She stated…NTSB MKC85FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ft.Smith, ARWitnesses along the Arkansas river observed the acft flying low over the river, in a northeasterly direction. As the acft approached a set of high voltage power lines that crossed the river aprx 85 ft above the water, it banked left and the rt wing struck the…NTSB ATL85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Albermarle, NCPlt saw unfamiliar mountain range and decided to land in a residential construction site to find out his exact location. Plt failed to see electrical wires during the descent until too late. Plt lost control of acft in last minute attempt to avoid wires. Acft…NTSB SEA85FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Gig Harbor, WAThe plt departed in the early morning hours from salem, OR, destined for Gig Harbor. Upon arrival in the destination area the plt was in radio contact with seattle apcon. The plt reported he was unable to aquire visual contact with the arpt. Vectors were…NTSB NYC85FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Montague, NJThe pilot of this aircraft was discharged from the hospital following a bladder biopsy about six hours prior to the accident. Although he was advised not to fly that day he elected to do so. He was engaged in buzzing a friends house when he collided with…NTSB FTW85LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ardmore, OKThe acft collided with power lines during a recovery from a practice autorotational landing. The instructor plt took control of the acft for recovery and did not see the wires.NTSB ATL85MA049Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Charleston, SCPlt descended below mda during a night VOR (non-precision) apch to an uncontrolled arpt and collided with trees & groundwhich were obscured by fog. The plt had 'pushed' himself to make the trip according to friends and associates in an attempt to win an…NTSB SEA85LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Boise, IDDescent was made to aprx 50 ft AGL to observe a herd of cattle. Acft contacted power lines cutting off the left wing tip. Flt continued and landing was made at Boise air terminal without incident. Plt stated he did not see wires.NTSB CHI85FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wixom, MIThe acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock…NTSB MKC85LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Van Buren, MOPlt stated that while on approach into setting sun, he failed to see a tree and the windsock tower due to sunglare, colliding with both before impact with the ground. The windsock was located 200 ft north of the rwy. Winds were calm and reciprocal rwy was…NTSB CHI85LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Lagrange, INPlt was landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. On late final, a gust of wind caused the left wing to drop and strike the top of an 80 ft tree. Acft touched down nose low, collapsing the landing gear.NTSB MKC85FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Cozad, NEThe acft collided with a electrical transmission line while on a business flt. Investigation revaled IMC existed at the time of the accident, the plt did not file a flt plan, there was no evidence of a wx briefing and there were no known communications with…NTSB MKC85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Kirksville, MOAccording to the plt, during a localizer apch impact with an object was heard and the acft yawed left. The plt did not see what the acft hit but stated that he believed the acft struck a bird. Using a flashlight he attempted to inspect theacft in order to…NTSB CHI85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wild Rose, WIThe plt stated that he was flying at 500 ft AGL over an open marsh that is surrounded by higher terrain covered with pine trees, looking for his father who was hunting in the area. The plt continued to state that he became preoccupied with trying to identify…NTSB CHI85FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · New Haven, MIThe acft, a North American P51D, crashed into a potato field after striking an electrical wire running at a rt angle to the ground track, struck the ground, a building & disintegrated. The plt & owner of the acft was a 50 yr old ex-naval aviator with…NTSB ATL85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luray Caverns, VAThe acft was landed on a inadequate field during a simulated forced landing that became a real emergency because the fltinstructor cut the mixture to off. The CFI took over the landing at the last part of the approach and told the student to restart the…NTSB DEN85FA027Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-11 · Bingham Canyon, UTPilot was taking passeengers on a sightseeng flight over the kennecott copper mine, largest open pit copper mine in the world. Helicopter collided with unmarked power lines approx 185 ft AGL. Power lines are supported by two unmarked towers on opposing hills…NTSB DEN85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185C · Williston, NDThe acft collided with a bridge during an aborted takeoff after failing to get airborne. The plt aborted the takeoff butthe acft failed to stop in time to avoid a collision with a railroad bridge abutment made of concrete. The plt stated that the acft had…NTSB MKC85FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Omaha, ARWitnesses stated that the acft was overflying a portion of tablerock lake near the marina that the plt had intentions of purchasing. The acft struck an unmarked power line that was strung aprx 85 ft above the lake. The acft collided with the water and sank.…NTSB CHI85LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pillager, MNThe plt took off uphill on a grass rwy that was dew covered. The field was aprx 1600 ft long bordered by 50-75 ft trees. The plt stated that during takeoff roll the acft lights were flickering. He said that the acft was airborne aprx 300 ft before reaching…NTSB SEA85LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Lakeside, ORThe acft collided with power lines during a takeoff from a remote logging camp. The plt reported hearing a loud bang during takeoff. He said that the acft pitched right and nosed down. 'The acft spun to the right without power. The acft came to rest…NTSB NYC85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55E · Groton, CTAs the acft broke out of the 300 overcast layer the plt saw birds flying off of the rwy threshold. Due to IFR conditions and low altitude the plt elected not to go around. The tower advised the plt of the birds on 2 mile final on the ILS apch.NTSB MIA85FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Crestview, FLDuring arrival, the plt was cleared for an ILS apch. The reported wx at that time was: 600 ft overcast, visibility 7 mi, wind 010 deg at 6 KTS. The plt stated that during the apch, he felt a downdraft that caused the acft to bank to the left & pitch down. The…NTSB FTW85LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Sonora, TXPilot stated that he intended to land at Sonora, TX, but patchy ground fog obscured the arpt. He circled the aprt one time and then departed northward. He turned back to attempt another visual approach to the arpt when the aircraft struck a tree on the…NTSB ANC85LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Anchorage, AKThe plt stated during two telephone interviews that he hit trees during takeoff and then continued his two hour flt to to the homer arpt. The left wing was damaged and both left and right sides of the horizontal stabilizer were crushed andbent up about 19…NTSB LAX85FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Beaumont, CAApproximately one min before the accident the pilot contacted the tower at norton air force base for clearance through their traffic area. He reported initially that he was at 300 ft AGL. Seconds later he transmitted that he was at 100 ft over the freeway.…NTSB FTW85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Sandia, TXThe plt was attempting a night landing at an unlighted airport. Plt stated he elecuted a low angle approach, knowing of elevated and wooded terrain off the end of the runway. On sighting trees to his left, he initiated a go-around but struck other trees…NTSB CHI85FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · North Freedom, WIAt an early morning predeparture wx briefing the pilot was advised of deteriorating afternoon wx pilot flew cross country conducted business and departed late afternoon with no wx brief no flt plan departure area and destination both reporting IMC while…NTSB CHI85FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690C · Wooster, OHWhile on final approach to rwy 09 the acft struck a 42 ft power pole with the right wing. The wing was torn from the acft. The acft landed inverted 400 ft east of the pole. The rwy threshold lights are displaced 165 ft from the rwy end for night operations.…NTSB NYC85FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Butler, PAThe helicopter struck the static line of a high voltage transmission line while on a flt to photograph an apartment complex. The owner of the complex accompanied the plt on the flt, there after the acft was to be used for passenger sightseeing flts as part of…NTSB FTW85LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hinton, OKDuring takeoff on an instructional flt with a CFI aboard, the acft struck a grain wagon. The CFI stated that on takeoff, the student lifted off prematurely and the acft struck the parked vehicle. The CFI took no corrective action.NTSB BFO85FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Washington, DCAfter a high & fast apch, acft touched down beyond midfield on rwy 36 at dca. Plt delayed initiating a go around until he was sure the acft would not stop in the rwy remaining. On initial climb the acft struck two apch lights at the departure end of the rwy,…NTSB FTW85LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Beeville, TXWhen the plt called the fss at 1426 EDT & filed an IFR flt plan, the fss person began providing a wx briefing. The plt interrupted the wx briefing & said he would check back later. He called back at 2016 EDT, but talked to another briefer & only asked for…NTSB BFO85FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Salisbury, MDAfter contacting millville fss 4 times for wx info the acft departed lincoln park, NY, at 1858 EDT with destination listed on the IFR flt plan as easton, MD. En route the plt diverted to Salisbury, MD, due to wx. After being cleared forthe rwy 32 ILS the acft…NTSB MIA85FA016Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Belle Glade, FLAcft wad parked with 3 ft clearance between main rotor and corner of hangar. Plt stated that on lift off a gust of wind blew acft toward hangar. Main rotor blades made contact. Ground crewman injured by flying debris.NTSB CHI85LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Lake Village, INThe plt reported that he was on final apch to land on a wet, sod rwy when he noticed a flock of geese over the apch end. He added power to fly over the geese then proceeded to touchdown further down the rwy than what he had planned. Due to his speed & the wet…NTSB CHI85LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dodgeville, WIThe plt attempted a landing on rwy 30 which is 85 ft higher in elev at the approach end of the rwy than the departure end. This was the plt's first flt to this arpt. The acft touched down further down the rwy than intended so the plt applied pwr to abort the…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 ANC85LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Theodore River, AKThe acft crashed during a go-around attempt at Theodore River located 35 miles southwest of anchorage, AK. According to the plt, after landing on a gravel oil pad he realized that the acft would not stop before going over the edge into a swamp. He applied…NTSB ANC85LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AKDuring final approach the acft struck an unmarked staic wire 40 ft AGL and more than 75 ft from intended touch down. The pilot lost control of the acft. The acft landed on a parked acft during the descent.NTSB NYC85LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ono, PAAfter a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle…NTSB CHI85LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · St. Cloud, MNThe plt stated that his ground speed was too fast during a landing due to no wind. During the go-around the acft collided with tree tops & crashed. The plt reported that he delayed his decision to perform a go-around.NTSB ATL85FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cumming, GAThe arpt manager observed the acft start a go-around about 2 ft above the rwy with full wing flaps extended. Flaps remained full down as the acft attempted to climb before colliding with trees aprx 1/4 mi from the arpt. According to the plt, the go-around was…NTSB DEN85FA007Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cheyenne, WYThe helicopter's tail rotor section contacted a pwr line during an attempted takeoff. A section of tail rotor blade tipwas found beneath the pwr lines. The pilot reported a vibration in the tail rotor control pedals. He attempted a landing into an open field.…NTSB DEN85LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiccard AX6W · Albuquerque, NMPlt stated he observed the wire about 3 secs before collision. Electrical short circuit severed load cables to basket, which fell to the ground, causing personnel injuries. Balloon envelope drifted away, finally coming to rest 150 mi from accident site.