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139 cases where the first occurrence was “Collision between aircraft (other than midair)”.

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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" = 271) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 271)
  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" = 271)
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 NYC08LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B747-433BCF · New York, NYThe infringement of the parked EMB-190 into the airport movement area, and the B-747 crew's failure to maintain separation between the airplanes in conditions of darkness. Contributing to the accident was the contaminated ramp, which obscured airport markings.Dec 14, 2007 · B-2477 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C208B · Opa Locka, FLFailure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other.Nov 6, 2007 · N701SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the solo student pilot operating the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing for takeoff.Oct 30, 2007 · N309PA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-50 · El Cajon, CAThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of another airplane and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airplane.Oct 6, 2007 · N509RA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC07LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe number 5 airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Sep 2, 2007 · N62382 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Llano, CAThe failure of the other pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.Apr 13, 2007 · N101JJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA07LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another aircraft holding on the taxiway while taxiing from landing. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor.Mar 24, 2007 · N4644U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Pueblo, COThe pilot of the North American SNJ-5 warbird's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, resulting in an on-ground collision with the stationary Grob motor glider.Mar 13, 2007 · N12KY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI07FA060Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft BE99 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light…Jan 25, 2007 · N699CZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · San Diego, CAFailure of the captain of the other taxiing airplane to maintain clearance from an occupied airplane stopped on the ramp.Dec 27, 2006 · N207WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MIA07LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLingwall Rebich-Pitts · Naples, FLThe experimental airplane's pilot inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Piper airplane which was standing with its engine operating in the runup area.Dec 13, 2006 · N427RD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC06LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-112 · New York, NYThe Airbus first officer's misjudged clearance from the EMB-170. Also causal was the ground controller's decision to issue a taxi clearance for the Airbus to pass behind the EMB-170. A factor to the accident was the light condition.Sep 8, 2006 · C-GJTA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB SEA06LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A · North Plains, ORThe glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the…Aug 19, 2006 · N103MG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI06FA215Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportManarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NEThe selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sacramento, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.Feb 11, 2006 · N739GY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DFW06IA025Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300ER · Houston, TXThe captain's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane awaiting for a gate. A contributing factor was that taxi procedures were not issued by ground control to advise the captain that the ramp area where he was taxing was designated as a…Dec 16, 2005 · N319UP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB SEA05LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, ORThe failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.Aug 29, 2005 · N855NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB IAD05LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-824 · Newark, NJThe airport's failure to install markings on a parking "block" that bordered the taxiway, which failed to provide adequate clearance between taxiing airplanes and airplanes parked in the block. Factors in the accident were air traffic control's use of the…Aug 8, 2005 · N73270 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05IA200Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Denver, COThe captain's failure to maintain sufficient clearance while taxiing to an assigned gate, which resulted in a collision with an airplane that had been pushed back (and holding) from another gate. Also causal was the tug operator's failure to follow published…Aug 3, 2005 · N496UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DFW05LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.Jun 24, 2005 · N9060F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Carlsbad, CAthe other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing.Jun 10, 2005 · N1126U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI05LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Smith Center, KSFailure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the…May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05MA111Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Minneapolis, MNthe Captain of the other aircraft's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the…May 11, 2005 · N763NC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Chino, CAthe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB IAD05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Frederick, MDThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.Mar 10, 2005 · N711DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW04CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Houston, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.Sep 28, 2004 · N189W · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PAThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.Aug 17, 2004 · N6816J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kingston, OKThe failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Broomfield, COthe pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Manitowoc, WIThe Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was…Feb 19, 2004 · N4351V · Minor damage NTSB DEN04FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-TC · Denver, COthe failure of the pilot of the taxiing aircraft to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft.Dec 3, 2003 · N60U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wooster, OHThe inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.Nov 9, 2003 · N66748 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · San Diego, CAthe pilot of the other airplane's inadvertent application of the rudder pedals rather than the brakes, which resulted in the collision with the Cessna 172R.Oct 25, 2003 · N39494 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03FA298Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · North Las Vegas, NVthe failure of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower local controller and local assist controller to effectively monitor the runway operation and ensure proper separation was maintained between aircraft on intersecting runways.Sep 23, 2003 · N8604N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03FA238Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDegair Lancair 360 · Oshkosh, WIThe other airplane pilot's inadequate visual look out and his failure to perform a go-around, and maintain clearance from the other aircraft.Aug 1, 2003 · N3602D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLFailure of the student pilot of N864CP to judge the clearance between his airplane and the stationary N431ER while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a ground collision.Jul 18, 2003 · N864CP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC03LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Flushing, NYThe inadequate visual lookout and inadequate crew coordination of the Dassault DA-50 flightcrew while taxiing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxing Saab 340B. A factor in the accident was the dark night.May 22, 2003 · N277MJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane.Apr 12, 2003 · N52903 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FLThe failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of…Apr 8, 2003 · N6037H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX03LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Jean, NVThe pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance.Jan 9, 2003 · N84889 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ANC03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Bethel, AKThe failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MIA02IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Miami, FLThe failure of the tug driver to maintain wingtip clearance with a parked airplane, and the inability of the tug driver to communicate with the brake rider during a tow operation following failure of the headset cord. Contributing factors in the incident were…Sep 13, 2002 · N939AN · Minor damage NTSB ANC02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing.Jul 30, 2002 · N3527U · 2 aircraft · No damage NTSB LAX02LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mesa, AZthe pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped.Jul 25, 2002 · N97056 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC02LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Dayton, OHThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ANC02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AKThe failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the…Jun 20, 2002 · N353PM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ANC02FA023Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Anchorage, AKThe MD-11 flight crew's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing and the other's airplane's (MD-82) ground-marshaling personnel's failure to follow procedures/directives when they did not display an emergency stop signal to the crew of the MD-11. Factors…Mar 17, 2002 · N935AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Glendale, AZThe pilot of the landing airplane failed to maintain directional control resulting in the on-ground collission.Feb 13, 2002 · N299ME · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LAthe Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage