NTSB investigations, NJ
33 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'NJ' 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\" = 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' 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" = 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 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 IAD03FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pomona, NJThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures. Factors in the accident included the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience and the instrument weather conditions.NTSB IAD02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.NTSB NYC01LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · East Greenwich, NJThe pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC00LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Woodbine, NJThe pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a timely go-around.NTSB NYC99LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Milford, NJThe flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, delay in executing a go-around, retracting the flaps to 10…NTSB IAD99LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and his delay in executing a go-around. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.NTSB IAD98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salem, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the reeds. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC97FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Seaside Heights, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while maneuvering over the ocean during a dark moonless night. Related factors were: darkness, the pilot's probable illusion of altitude, spatial disorientation, and lack of…NTSB NYC97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to arrest an excessive descent rate during a go-around. A crosswind condition was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB NYC96FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJthe pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB BFO94FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Warren Grove, NJThe pilot disregarded weather evaluations, attempted VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain altitude and clearance from the terrain.NTSB BFO92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB NYC92FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Newfield, NJInflight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC91LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJThe decision of the pilot to discontinue a go-around, from an attempted landing, resulting in the airplane striking trees. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.NTSB NYC91FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJFailure of the pilot to follow the published ILS procedure and his continued descent below the decision height. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB NYC90LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Millville, NJThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, and inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing to the accident was the lack of total time and experience of both the student and instructor.NTSB NYC89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJThe pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.NTSB ATL88MA184Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · West Paterson, NJWitnesses rpted a normal takeoff. Radar indicated the acft turned right as cleared and began cruise at 1900 ft, hdg nw at 235 KTS. 65 secs after calling clear of the control zone the acft's radar track ended. The acft was fragmented by theimpact with all flt…NTSB NYC88LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Morristown, NJThe Mooney crashed while on a ILS approach at night. The plt had been unable to get into two other airports due to weather and air traffic. The aircraft impacted in swampy area. The pilot had told ATC that he felt uneasy about his engine; however, he did not…NTSB NYC88FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Forked River, NJThe pilot and passenger departed white plains, new york on a VFR flight to kill devil hills, north carolina. Search efforts were initiated when the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination. A witness in a hunting camp near the crashsite saw the aircraft…NTSB NYC86LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · West Milford, NJDrg the landing roll, the plt believed there was insufficient braking, so he initiated a go-around. He rprtd that on climb-out, the tail of the acft impacted a 'hill.' The acft then crashed nose down & was destroyed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction…NTSB NYC86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Colts Neck, NJThe plt entered an autorotation at an alt of 1000 ft MSL at a speed of 100 mph. The plt stated, at 75 ft AGL he started to decelerate and the acft was leveled at 8 ft AGL. Cushioning pitch was used to hold the acft off the ground for a zero ground run on…NTSB NYC84LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Caldwell, NJThe acft hit the surface of the water during a low pass which was described by a witness as 10-30 ft AGL & done in a series of passes with 'wings wobbling' until the pass that damaged the gear & wing causing the plt & acft to depart the area. Upon returning…NTSB NYC84FA138Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Toms River, NJPlt stated that when using his bifocal corrective lenses, he had to tilt his head back to include the altimeter in his instrument scan. In the final phase of the approach, he failed to note the altimeter and collided with the terrain.NTSB NYC84FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · E. Hanover, NJThe acft was observed as it made a low pass over the end of the rwy, then pull up in a roll and/or vertical maneuver. One witness said that on the downward side of the maneuver, the acft appeared to stall or shudder. Before recovering, the acft impacted in a…NTSB NYC83FA091Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Liberty Corner, NJInvestigation revealed that the plt and passenger arrived at the airport at approximately 1820 EST, requested a special VFR clearance and when that clearance could not be approved requested an IFR flight plan. Attempts to activate the IFR flight plan were…NTSB NYC83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pittstown, NJThere were 2-3 ft snowbanks on the sides of the rwy. At the end of the landing roll the left wheel caught the edge of a snowbank causing the acft to swing into the snowbank & tip over.NTSB NYC83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Morristown, NJPilot was flying with a mechanic to check avionics. Tower called to warn of helicopters. Mechanic asked him to change from right to left traffic. Pilot said the corrections disrupted his senses and he forgot to lower the landing gear.NTSB NYC82DA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20J · Matawan, NJThe pilot stated that he had never been at this airport before. During arrival, he landed on runway 27 toward the setting sun with a crosswind from the left. He stated that he touched down firmly on the first 1/3 of the runway, then the aircraft floated…NTSB NYC82FHD10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210B · Toms River, NJThe plt reported the acft was laboring after takeoff from atlantic city. He decided to circle the field (badger) prior to continuing on to northampton, MA. Upon reaching 3,000 ft he stated the acft again started losing airspeed although the power indicated…NTSB NYC82DA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Caldwell, NJThe student pilot was at the controls during a landing on runway 04. The wind was from 330 degrees at 15 knots. The instructor reported that the plane was slipped to the left on short final, and shortly thereafter, the right wheel struck a snowbank. The…