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"
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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 SEA07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportForney F-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.NTSB DFW07CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Edmonson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops.NTSB LAX07FA160Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 · Lake Pleasant, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the surface of water during an intentional buzzing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the nighttime lighting environment.NTSB MIA07CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172-M · Oxford, METhe student pilot's failure to maintain a climb during a go-around resulting in collision with an embankment.NTSB SEA07CA122Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB ANC07LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a glacier. Factors contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, and flat light conditions.NTSB ATL07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206-B · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls while at a hover that resulted in the tail colliding with the ground, a subsequent hard landing, and collapse of the skids.NTSB ATL07CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150H · Dyersburg, TNThe student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX07LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, ORIn-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA07FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient altitude while maneuvering in close proximity to the ground during an airshow, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CHI07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · LaCrosse, WIThe dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.NTSB CHI07LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCamair 480 · East Liberty, OHThe uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bedford, INSuicide.NTSB SEA07LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France SA330J · Lakeview, ORThe dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching the runway surface without the landing gear extended.NTSB SEA07CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Glen Canyon Nat, UTThe pilot's intentional flight over water at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A contributing factor was the glassy surface condition of the lake.NTSB DFW07CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Arcola, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.NTSB DFW07FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction.NTSB MIA07CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Deland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, resulting in an in-flight collision with soft terrain, and a collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB SEA07FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.NTSB SEA07LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Pitts S-1 · Incline Vlg, NVThe airplane collided with a frozen lake for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane while impaired by alcohol and the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's…NTSB LAX07FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ranchita, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA07CA046Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportC.W Crane T2 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather that resulted in a descent and an impact with terrain.NTSB ATL07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing which resulted in an inflight collision with the runway.NTSB DEN07CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · La Salle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.NTSB MIA07FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPartenavia P 68C · Adjuntas, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons during a normal descent under instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA07LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall brush during a low-hover pedal turn. A factor was the six foot-tall brush located adjacent to the area where the pilot was operating.NTSB DFW07CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Bruceville, TXThe instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impacting the ground.NTSB CHI07LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-99 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure which contributed to his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain during the instrument approach. A factor was the night light condition.NTSB LAX07FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Big Pine, CAThe inadequate in-flight/planning decision of both pilots to fly up a box canyon at low altitude, and their failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB LAX07FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Young, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight while flying at night at an altitude to remain clear of clouds and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident were an inadequate weather evaluation, the clouds, icing conditions, and…NTSB NYC07FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Dagsboro, DEThe pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX07LA054Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB SEA07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolloway RV6A · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.NTSB DFW07FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Hominy, OKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.NTSB LAX07LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creations Tanarg 912 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Toms River, NJThe private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI07LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Forest Lake, MNthe altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI07FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lawrenceville, ILThe improper judgment by the pilot to conduct a flight to, and execute an approach to, an airport with weather conditions that were below the required minimums. Also causal was the pilot's continued descent below the approach minimum descent altitude.…NTSB DFW07LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A++ · Eugene Isl 259The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing factor were the low ceilings and the heavy rains restricting their visibility.NTSB NYC07FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ…NTSB NYC07LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlynn William Pazmany PL-4 · Fredricksburg, VAThe pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with terrain.NTSB LAX06FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.NTSB LAX06CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Angels Camp, CAa hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered on final approach and his failure to maintain an adequate translational lift airspeed.NTSB CHI06CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMD Helicopters 369FF · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the water during the survey flight. A factor was the low altitude the survey flight was flown at.NTSB LAX06LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.NTSB CHI06LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarner Garner Falcon · Newton, IAAn inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB SEA06CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182RG · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB LAX06GA287Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportNorth American OV-10A · Porterville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering over rising terrain in a box canyon. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adhere to procedures/directives regarding minimum altitude requirements.NTSB CHI06CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, NDThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass.NTSB CHI06CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Hampshire, ILThe pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate.