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 SEA05LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllsberg One Design · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB CHI05CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs.NTSB LAX05LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE76 · Glendale, AZthe flight instructor's decision to attempt a single engine go-around with multiple aircraft system failures, and his improper in-flight decision to pass up one airport for landing and continue the flight to the home base airport with known mechanical…NTSB CHI05CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Francis, KSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX05LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's delay in executing a timely go-around and failure to raise the flaps, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Geraldine, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with rising terrain. Rising terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA05LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-4B · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN05LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Colorado Spring, COthe flight instructor and pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted high altitude takeoff when Vy airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in an off-field landing and subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing…NTSB DEN05FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Telluride, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident were the high, rising terrain and fatigue.NTSB CHI05LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHurley Searey · South Beloit, ILIn-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MIThe dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.NTSB LAX05FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC05FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Armonk, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA05MA085Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed P-3B · Chico, CATerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX05LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons A-210 · Marana, AZthe failure of the flying pilot to attain a proper climb rate and maintain an adequate clearance from rising terrain. Also causal was the commercial pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delayed remedial action.NTSB DEN05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Morrison, COthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the approach which resulted in a landing short of the helipad.NTSB LAX05CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gallup, NMthe pilot's premature liftoff and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently recontacting the runway.NTSB CHI05LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WIThe inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command.NTSB SEA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…NTSB SEA05CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Palouse, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were factors.NTSB MIA05LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269D · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)An inflight collision with the ocean for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.NTSB LAX05FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CAThe failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.NTSB DEN05LA060Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiel Emeraude CP-305 · Del Norte, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Glasair · Brookings, ORIn flight collision with water while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Lihue, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Koyukuk, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an in flight collision with the snow during takeoff initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was soft snow conditions.NTSB LAX05LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAustin Pitts Special · Coolidge, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude from the airport surface when performing an intentional low altitude flyby maneuver.NTSB MIA05FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bonifay, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a climb after takeoff and his continued descent which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the dark night.NTSB DEN05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Provo, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, his failure to maintain terrain clearance, and the total failure of the tail rotor drive shaft as a result of the tail rotor strike.NTSB SEA05FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.NTSB CHI05CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Muncie, INThe inadequate flare and the directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the instrument meteorological conditions, the icing conditions, the limited visibility afforded by the windshield antiice/deice system, and the…NTSB SEA05FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC200D (Meyers) · Hatch, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Inadequate airspeed, the pilot's diverted attention, and low altitude flight were factors.NTSB DFW05TA056Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269D · San Antonio, TXThe inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.NTSB NYC05MA039Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2 · Oxon Hill, MDThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, limited outside visual references, and the lack of an operable radar altimeter…NTSB MIA05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.NTSB LAX05FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350BA · Panamint Spring, CAThe pilot's misjudged lateral distance from a mountainside and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain and obstacles while performing a low altitude filming maneuver.NTSB DFW05LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Texas City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.NTSB DEN05LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Provo, UTthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inability to detect a descent because of the obscuration between the water and the horizon due to the gray skyNTSB IAD05FA023Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportCASA 212-200-CC · Bamiyan, Afghanistanthe captain's inappropriate decision to fly a nonstandard route and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the operator's failure to require its flight crews to file…NTSB ATL05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Statesville, NCthe flight instructors improper use of the flight controls on rotation during a short field takeoff resulting in the airplane becoming airborne, stall, and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the instructors failure to brief procedures for…NTSB NYC05FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Paeonian Spring, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB SEA05LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTrikes GTE 503 SL · Emmett, IDThe pilot intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver while not maintaining clearance of the terrain.NTSB MIA05LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cocoa Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence.NTSB LAX05FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to select and maintain an adequate terrain avoidance cruise altitude. Contributing factors were the dark nighttime conditions, the rising mountainous terrain, and the Federal Aviation Administration controller's failure to issue a…NTSB IAD05MA006Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 200 · Stuart, VAThe flight crew's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, including the published missed approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the flight crew's…NTSB CHI05CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-55 · Chesterfield, MOThe diverted attention and the inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB LAX05FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Kula, HIThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX05TA008Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Jacumba, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountainous terrain, which resulted in the helicopter's tail rotor blades impacting rocks. A factor in the accident was the pilot's complacency.NTSB LAX05LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDeRosier DR-107 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers.