NTSB investigations, NV
73 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 SEA08FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, the pilot's loss of situational awareness, and the Federal…NTSB LAX07TA222Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering.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 LAX05LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pioche, NVcontrolled flight into mountainous terrain due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his inadequate in-flight decisions, which created a low fuel state emergency situation that led directly to the CFIT during flight assist efforts…NTSB LAX05TA277Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Elko, NVthe pilot's failure to adequately plan for the wind direction and speed during a fire retardant delivery flight, which led to a loss of true airspeed, failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing…NTSB LAX05CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's improper use of the cyclic flight control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX04FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jean, NV!!This case was modified January 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area.NTSB LAX03LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pahrump, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX03FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Ely, NVthe airplane collided with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ely, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.NTSB LAX02LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBreezy RLU-1A · North Las Vegas, NVthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.NTSB LAX02LA215Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.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 LAX01LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSparke Air Command 582 Dual · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude because of the gyrocopter's inadequatly designed performance capability.NTSB LAX01LA087Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSutton Tailwind W-8L · Reno, NVThe pilot performed aerobatics at low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the gound resulting in a collision with the terrain.NTSB LAX00FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.NTSB LAX00FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Jackpot, NVThe pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during initial climb and collided with terrain. A related factor was the dark night.NTSB LAX00TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVLoss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.NTSB LAX00FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Austin, NVThe pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…NTSB LAX00LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Boulder City, NVThe dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the directional control and proper alignment not maintained by the dual…NTSB LAX00FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain separation from terrain while operating under visual flight rules. Contributing factors were the improper issuance of a suggested heading by air traffic control personnel, inadequate flight progress monitoring…NTSB LAX00LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX99TA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Battle Mountain, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the dust devil encountered by the airplane.NTSB LAX99LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Reno, NVThe pilot's disregard for five weather briefings and his attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX99FA003Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter.NTSB LAX98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fernley, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a delayed go-around after an improper decision to continue an approach to an unlighted runway without adequate visual references. Ground fog was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to obtain the current wind information, his selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in aborting landing.NTSB LAX97LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Jackpot, NVthe pilot's inadvertent disorientation in dark night time conditions and failure to maintain a proper climbing attitude.NTSB LAX96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEaa Chapter 163 Breezy RLU-1A · Henderson, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper cruise altitude and his inadequate in-flight planning. Contributing factors were encountering rising terrain and a downdraft.NTSB LAX95LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIssoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Dayton, NVthe pilot's delayed decision to extend and use the engine to maintain adequate terrain clearance after encountering downdrafts.NTSB LAX95FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Reno, NVthe pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approach.NTSB LAX95LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NVthe pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX94FA372Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Genoa, NVThe pilot/operator's operation of the helicopter with a disconnected throttle on the right collective; the FAA inspector's inadequate preflight/pretakeoff checks of the flight control/throttle systems; and the pilot/operator's failure to adequately inform the…NTSB FTW94FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering during a low level aerial mapping flight. A factor was the box canyon.NTSB LAX94LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fallon, NVthe pilot's intentional continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX93LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Dayton, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to clear terrain due to alcohol and drug impairment.NTSB LAX93FA260Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Henderson, NVthe pilot's improper use of the collective control and his failure to maintain adequate RPM during an autorotative descent during a practice power off landing. A factor which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's lack of recent experience…NTSB LAX93LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NVThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrainNTSB LAX93LA047Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Wellington, NVThe pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.NTSB LAX93LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NVThe pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.NTSB LAX92LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Jackpot, NVThe pilot allowing himself to become distracted while searching for a landing light switch during a critical phase of flight and the resultant failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night light conditions and the…NTSB LAX91LA412Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristian Ind. Eagle II · Incline Village, NVThe failure of the pilot to recover from the maneuver in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane striking the water.NTSB LAX91LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Gerlach, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance by the selection of an inappropriate cruise altitude resulting in an in flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX91LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Searchlight, NVCannot be determined in that the helicopter was stolen and the certainty of the resulting damage to the helicopter may have been intentional or accidental.NTSB LAX91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fernley, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately assess the climb performance of the accident airplane due to being under the influence of alcohol.NTSB LAX91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Mcdermitt, NVIntentional buzzing conducted by the pilot. His poor judgement was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX90LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's loss of visual references during a night approach and his failure to detect and correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB DEN90FA042Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Elko, NVImproper IFR procedure by the captain, and inadequate monitoring of the approach by the first officer, which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the…NTSB SEA88LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Mead, NVThe pilot was flying very close to the water for the purpose of dropping beer to friends. The pilot allowed the aircraft to inadvertently descend and strike the water.NTSB SEA88LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Las Vegas, NVDuring practice autorotation the pilot flared excessively high and the tail boom struck the ground. The pilot then lost control of the aircraft. The density alt was 2616 feet. A rt quartering tailwind was present.