NTSB investigations, CO
62 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' 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\" = 310)
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" = 'CO' 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" = 310) 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 DEN06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1A · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from landing, resulting in a collision with a refuse dumpster. A contributing factor was his physical impairment by alcohol.NTSB DEN06IA068Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Denver, COThe ground crew's failure to retract the adjacent jetway and to verify the airplane's clearance with the jetway as it taxied.NTSB DEN06IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B777-200B · Denver, COthe truck driver's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane and the boom operator's failure to adequately clear the boom from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility due to snow and mist.NTSB DEN06IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Denver, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light.NTSB DEN06IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Telluride, COThe tug driver's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the airplane resulting in the baggage cart striking the airplane's stabilon. A factor contributing to the incident was the tug driver's failure to consider the extra height of the cart in relation…NTSB DEN06IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industries A319-111 · Denver, COthe de-ice vehicle operator's failure to follow post de-icing procedures, resulting in a collision. Contributing factors were the fog, snow, and the de-icing vehicle.NTSB DEN05LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Englewood, COthe pilot not maintaining clearance from the portable helipad during taxi after landing resulting in the airplane colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of a taxi route through a non-movement area, his inability to…NTSB DEN05IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Grand Junction, COthe flight crew's diverted attention while the number 2 engine was operating and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent taxi of the airplane into an airport security fence.NTSB DEN05IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-202 · Denver, COThe improper procedures conducted by the ground personnel and the flight crew's failure to coordinate procedures with the ground personnel during push back operation which resulted in the collision between the ground support vehicle and the airplane. A…NTSB DEN05IA076Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-322 · Denver, COthe improper use of procedure used by the ground personnel resulting in the right wing of the aircraft colliding with the left wing of another aircraft. A factor in this incident was the failure to maintain clearance by the flight crew of the other aircraft.NTSB DEN05IA071Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-282 · Denver, COthe improper operation of the loading bridge which resulted in the loading bridge impacting the airplane. Contributing factors were the failure of the ground personnel to marshal the airplane on the assigned aircraft stop line, lack of supervision and…NTSB DEN04IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Denver, COthe failure of the other flight crew to maintain clearance from the airplane and the ground crews failure to follow proper pushback procedures.NTSB DEN04IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe ground personnel’s failure to maintain aircraft clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel, the flight crew's inadequate visual outlook and the parked airplane.NTSB DEN03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Denver, COthe ground personnel's failure to maintain aircraft/ground vehicle clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel and the airport vehicle.NTSB DEN03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broomfield, COthe pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.NTSB SEA02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were a contaminated runway, which was icy and covered with snow, and a snow bank.NTSB DEN00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing.NTSB DEN00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Edwards, COLack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines.NTSB DEN00LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Glastar GS-1 · Berthoud, COThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff. A factor was the irrigation equipment.NTSB DEN00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Englewood, COFailure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate…NTSB DEN00LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Pueblo, COCollision with a deer during landing roll. Factors were a dark night and lack of wildlife control devices on the airport.NTSB DEN99IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COSee cause/factor narrative for DEN 99-I-A136A.NTSB DEN99LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Montrose, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to maintain clearance from the signpost. A factor was the signpost.NTSB DEN99LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201-C · Two Buttes, COThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an unknown object in the landing area, a failure of a main landing gear tire, and the pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB FTW98LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-231 · Denver, COThe failure of the flight crew to comply with braking instructions after being instructed by ground personnel.NTSB FTW98LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-8-202 · Telluride, COThe inadequate chocks and inadequate chocking procedures by the operator. Factors were the unavailability of the parking brake and sloping terrain.NTSB FTW98FA273Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-322 · Denver, COInadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator, and inadequate pushback procedures by the airline; inattention of the catering truck driver,…NTSB FTW98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Buena Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind changing to a tailwind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB FTW98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Leadville, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were a sudden windshift from a headwind to a quartering tailwind, and the snowbank.NTSB FTW98FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-51C · Denver, COFailure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their…NTSB FTW97LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Hayden, COThe pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Englewood, COInaccurate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the CFI pilot in command. A factor was a crosswind.NTSB FTW97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Denver, COinadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting.NTSB FTW97LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Canon City, COThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.NTSB FTW97IA112Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2S7 · Denver, COthe pilot-in-command's failure to comply with company procedures/directives to not taxi the aircraft beneath the bridge/overpass, and his misjudgment of clearance between the vertical stabilizer and the bridge/overpass.NTSB FTW96LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Falcon, COFailure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him.NTSB FTW96LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Broomfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout by allowing his attention to be diverted.NTSB FTW95LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone.NTSB FTW95LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS.NTSB FTW95LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 126B · Durango, COInaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Denver, COThe ramp agent misjudging the clearance between the airplane and gpu. A factor was: unavailability of proper ground assistance.NTSB DEN92LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24W-46 · Brighton, COThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW92IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Lamar, COFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance. A factor was the bright sun.NTSB FTW92LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Hayden, COFailure of the ground personnel to follow published procedures/directives. A factor was the inadequate equipment.NTSB DEN92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Boulder, COFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the sign.NTSB DEN91LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Aspen, COThe pilot turning off the runway with excessive speed.NTSB DEN91LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Parker, COPhysical impairment of the pilot in command for unknown reasons.NTSB DEN90LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Englewood, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot and inadequate visual lookout by the vehicle driver, which resulted in their failure to assure clearance between the vehicle and aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the pilot's restricted view…NTSB DEN90LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Erie, COFailure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.NTSB DEN88IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Denver, COWhile taxiing to the cargo ramp, the left wing collided with a lightpole as the flight crew were directed by gnd pers. One taxi director attempted to handoff the flight to another but the second misunderstood and turned away. A third person, who was not a…