NTSB investigations, 2001
130 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 290 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 222 |
| 1984 | 210 |
| 1985 | 187 |
| 1986 | 159 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 135 |
| 1989 | 122 |
| 1990 | 141 |
| 1991 | 146 |
| 1992 | 143 |
| 1993 | 163 |
| 1994 | 124 |
| 1995 | 139 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 130 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 79 |
| 2007 | 77 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001 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 IAD02FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CTThe pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.NTSB LAX02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.NTSB LAX02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Jacinto, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.NTSB FTW02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gilchrist, TXthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.NTSB NYC02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MAThe incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB SEA02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBölkow BO 105 LS · Mud Lake, IDPilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from terrain during the initial climb. Factors include spatial disorientation and a dark moonless night.NTSB SEA02FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lucile, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included mountainous terrain and dark night light conditions.NTSB CHI02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lambertville, MIThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB NYC02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Argyle, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB ATL02LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elberton, GAThe student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.NTSB ANC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.NTSB DEN02FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Palmer Lake, COthe pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…NTSB CHI02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MIthe touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI02FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Dubuque, IAThe pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.NTSB SEA02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy…NTSB ANC02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 120ER · Bethel, AKThe captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter…NTSB SEA02LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lindsay, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight.NTSB IAD01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVon Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.NTSB DEN01LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Parowan, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB CHI01LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance when he maneuvered above the glassy lake. A factor to the accident was the glassy lake condition.NTSB ANC01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB CHI01LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Carbondale, ILThe pilot misjudged the proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing to the accident was the light conditions.NTSB ANC01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.NTSB ATL01FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210F · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controllers verbal instructions pertaining to heading and minimum safe vectoring altitude while being vectored for an ILS approach to his destination airport. This resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and…NTSB DCA01MA065Accident · 44 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Shanksville, PAThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB DCA01MA064Accident · 64 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Arlington, VAThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB CHI01LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.NTSB SEA01FA167Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ashland, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area…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 ANC01LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.NTSB CHI01LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, ILthe checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged.NTSB FTW01LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.NTSB DEN01FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Montrose, COthe pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance.NTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.NTSB ANC01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.NTSB CHI01LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight.NTSB SEA01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Wenatchee, WAFailure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB LAX01FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC01LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brockport, NYThe pilot's delayed go-around during the landing attempt. Factors included the dark night conditions and the pilot's inadequate preflight decision to fly to an airport with inoperative surface lighting.NTSB NYC01LA209Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDominiak Kitfox · Byron, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the physiological impairment of the pilot due to the consumption of alcohol.NTSB CHI01FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Waterloo, INAircraft control not maintained for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · East Greenwich, NJThe pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN01LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Gunnison, COthe pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain…NTSB CHI01LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcIntosh Steen Skybolt · Lebanon, INThe pilot misjudged his altitude during the landing. A factor was the soybean crop which the airplane contacted.NTSB MIA01FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC01FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58-TC · Sidney, NYThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures which resulted in a collision with rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the rising terrain and fog.NTSB CHI01FA209Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, her failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the nose gear overload.NTSB NYC01LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB SEA01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Nez Perce, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLevitsky BD-5T · Cameron Park, CAan in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.