NTSB investigations
3,485 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230) 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 FTW02FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Tatum, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.NTSB DEN02LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchreder RS-15 · Jackson, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountain summit.NTSB LAX02FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.NTSB LAX02FA211Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.NTSB SEA02TA110Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-flight planning and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.NTSB CHI02FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Foster City, MIThe incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.NTSB SEA02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Umpqua, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted…NTSB CHI02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA02LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Quicksilver MX II · Cook, WAFailure to maintain aircraft control. High winds were a factor.NTSB LAX02LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NVthe pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.NTSB LAX02FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Santa Paula, CAthe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.NTSB DEN02FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Briggsdale, COcontrolled descent into terrain for reasons undetermined.NTSB CHI02LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.NTSB ATL02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX02LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Meadview, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain distance and altitude during landing approach, resulting in the helicopter striking the ground during approach.NTSB MIA02FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrob G120A · Mobile, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.NTSB LAX02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-21 · New River, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the…NTSB FTW02LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rosenberg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW02LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Port Allen, LAThe pilot's decision to land in the sugar cane field, which resulted in the pilot's unintentional exit from the basket. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field.NTSB CHI02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Neenah, WIThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB CHI02LA121Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoder GP-4 · Mount Pleasant, MIThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Myakka City, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain.NTSB FTW02FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Alpine, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and rain weather conditions.NTSB SEA02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Hot Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions. Factors include unfavorable/shifting winds, and a tailwind gust.NTSB NYC02LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Islip, NYThe flight instructors failure to maintain aircraft control during a wind gust. A factor in the accident was a sudden gust of wind.NTSB FTW02LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Harder Skybolt · Claremore, OKThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot.NTSB ATL02LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an attempted go-around.NTSB NYC02FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gardiner, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, mountainous terrain, clouds, and the pilot's decision to continue the flight in…NTSB SEA02LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Rockford, WAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/decision to continue the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB CHI02LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Kahoka, MOThe improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB SEA02LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPotts KitFox · Shoup, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain a speed above stall speed, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush. Factors include the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft's performance was not as expected, his decision to attempt a takeoff…NTSB MIA02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Bessemer, ALThe failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the student's rotorcraft control, resulting in an abrupt cyclic input causing a tail rotor strike of the terrain while entering a hover, and the resulting rollover during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB LAX02FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B · Susanville, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while performing a low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were the glassy water condition, and a lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.NTSB LAX02LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum IX · Sedona, AZThe pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed.NTSB FTW02LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher AS-W19 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's attempt to perform a turn upwind at a altitude too low to complete the turn. A factor was the turbulance.NTSB ATL02FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night.NTSB ATL02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI02LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Franklin, INThe proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees.NTSB FTW02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around while conducting a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain.NTSB DEN02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnight BD-4 · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.NTSB FTW02LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to falling asleep while performing pipeline patrol activities.NTSB ATL02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.NTSB FTW02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB LAX02FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.NTSB DEN02LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · American Fork, UTThe pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.NTSB FTW02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Sugar Land, TXthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…NTSB LAX02FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB DEN02FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Boulder, COthe pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication.NTSB CHI02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MIThe improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.