NTSB investigations, 1997
51 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 106 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 103 |
| 1984 | 95 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1987 | 79 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 29 |
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\") = 1997
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997 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 CHI98LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Nevada, MOa deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB CHI98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper decision to continue the approach beyond decision height, when he could not see the runway; and his attempt to land without being properly aligned on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were: darkness, fog and and runway lights.NTSB ANC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AKAn on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.NTSB CHI98LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Chicago, ILthe driver of the vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an airplane taxiing in a designated airport taxiway.NTSB LAX98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing.NTSB CHI98LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Sheboygan, WIa deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A factor in this accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from getting onto the runway.NTSB NYC98LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Pittsburgh, PAthe tug driver's failure to obey a stop sign and his failure to yield right-of-way to the airplane.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 CHI97LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Chicago, ILthe pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.NTSB ATL97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SCfailure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB MIA97LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GAthe failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.NTSB LAX97LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Yucca Valley, CAthe driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft.NTSB ATL97LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164C · Beaufort, NCfailure of the pilot to ensure the tailwheel was properly locked, while taking off on an asphalt runway, which led to loss of directional control and a ground swerve.NTSB ANC97LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AKthe baggage tug driver's disregard for wet taxiway/ramp conditions, which resulted in his inability to avoid a taxiing airplane as he came around the end of a concourse building. Darkness, rain, and the wet ramp conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW97LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Hayden, COThe pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB SEA97LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's excessive speed taxispeed and failure to maintain wing clearance from a taxiway sign.NTSB MIA97LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GAInadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.NTSB LAX97LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.NTSB IAD97LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Louisville, KYInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.NTSB SEA97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.NTSB CHI97LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway. Factors associated with the accident were the fence post, and the sunglare, which hindered the pilot's ability to see the fence post.NTSB NYC97LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the aircraft and fuel truck, which resulted in a collision.NTSB LAX97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZThe student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…NTSB FTW97LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.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 ATL97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, NCan animal (deer) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the light condition at dusk, and failure or inability of the flight crew to see the deer in time to avoid a collision.NTSB ANC97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H295 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.NTSB NYC97LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manchester, KYThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway.NTSB CHI97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Council Grove, KSthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing and the fence post. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inability to see the fence post due to the high vegetation, and the soft dirt.NTSB CHI97LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNthe pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.NTSB LAX97LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Payson, AZan animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.NTSB CHI97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIthe pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.NTSB SEA97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Monument Valley, UTA horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not possible.NTSB FTW97LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed P-38L · Galveston, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft clearance from the ground vehicle.NTSB SEA97LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pullman, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck parked near his taxi route. Factors include a dark night and a vehicle parked near the pilot's route of taxi.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 CHI97LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Pierre, SDthe pilot's inadvertent activation of the number one throttle/power control. Factors were: the pilot left the cockpit unattended with the engines running and a wet ramp.NTSB CHI97LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Sioux Falls, SDthe ground crewmember failed to maintain visual contact with the balloon, while it was landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the ground crewmember allowed her attention to be diverted while keeping a child out of harms way.NTSB IAD97LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-27 · Atlantic City, NJFailure of the driver of the van to set the parking brake before exiting the van.NTSB SEA97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WAfailure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…NTSB NYC97FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American G-1159 · Flushing, NYthe tower controller's inadequate service by clearing the airplane to land on the same runway, where he had previously cleared a maintenance vehicle to perform maintenance to the runway centerline lights. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…NTSB NYC97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Middletown, OHthe pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition.NTSB LAX97LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX7 · Tucson, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from another balloon, while landing in a crowded area.NTSB ATL97LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fernandina Bch, FLinadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLthe pilot's excessive taxispeed.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 MIA97LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jackson, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxing. The reduced visibility was a factor.NTSB CHI97TA070Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Oconto, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge.NTSB MIA97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.