NTSB investigations
1,048 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water encounter with terrain/water”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 320) 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" = 320) 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 DEN04LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hanksville, UTthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident was the soft, dirt road.NTSB MIA04CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Parkland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to preclude fuel exhaustion, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB NYC04CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hornell, NYAn inadvertent encounter with soft snow during takeoff.NTSB CHI04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Merrill, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.NTSB CHI04LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MODirectional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors.NTSB IAD04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PAThe owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.NTSB LAX04CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Riverside, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance.NTSB SEA04CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.NTSB CHI04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Sunburg, MNThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch.NTSB IAD04CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · West Ossipee, NHThe pilot's inability to maintain runway alignment during the landing rollout. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the snow banks that prevented visual reference to the runway lights.NTSB CHI04LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Princeton, MOThe encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions.NTSB DEN04LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glade Park, COthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the snow covered terrain.NTSB LAX04CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayfork, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt a landing on a snow covered runway without ascertaining the depth of the snow cover.NTSB CHI04LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClement-Kazmierczak Sorrell SNS-7 · Highmore, SDThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the grass runway surface and the snowbank.NTSB ANC04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip.NTSB ANC04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow.NTSB ANC04LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.NTSB SEA03CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 H · Council, IDAircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain.NTSB NYC03CA202Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Spencerport, NYPilot's failure to perform a go-around.NTSB LAX03CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Kneeland, CApoor braking action due to the undulating runway surface and crumbling asphalt resulting in an on ground encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the necessity for the pilot to fly an increased approach angle due to the trees at the approach…NTSB CHI03LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, ILThe pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during an off-airport landing. A factor to the accident was the high vegetation.NTSB CHI03LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Atwood, ILThe pilot's failure to correctly identify the location of the airport. Factors to the accident include the pilot flying while fatigued, which contributed to his misidentification of the runway, and the rough/uneven soybean field.NTSB ANC03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Tanana, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after encountering muddy terrain during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the muddy runway.NTSB DEN03LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Moran, WYthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an encounter with the gopher hole during the touch-and-go. Factors contributing to the accident were the gopher hole, the abrupt pull up, the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall mush, the…NTSB ANC03LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of soft sand.NTSB CHI03LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Hudson, ILThe pilot failed to abort the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.NTSB ANC03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand of the sandbar.NTSB NYC03FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStart & Flug H101 · Rock Hill, NYThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB CHI03LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Esmond, NDThe obstruction of the windshield by the application chemical restricting the pilot's visual lookout, and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the leak in the hopper lid and the drainage ditch.NTSB ANC03CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC03TA072Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with high brush.NTSB CHI03LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Roscommon, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water.NTSB SEA03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.NTSB ANC03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Telida, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.NTSB ANC03LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed while attempting to turn the airplane in soft snow, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in the accident was soft snow.NTSB FTW03LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKilishek RV-8 · Crawford, TXThe pilot's intentional ground looping of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in an improper selection of a touchdown point.NTSB ATL03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Newnan, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ANC03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane encountering brush, and nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident were high brush, and gusting winds.NTSB CHI03LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Kirksville, MOThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the…NTSB ATL03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Morris, ALThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.NTSB ANC03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.NTSB ATL03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.NTSB MIA03LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Humacao, PRthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, and impacting with a ditch. Factors in this accident were; the pilot did not follow the procedures, and…NTSB FTW03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch.NTSB ANC03LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was standing puddles of water on the frozen lake.NTSB CHI03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Alton, ILFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the wet, icy runway conditions and the presence of the snowbank.NTSB ATL03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.NTSB CHI03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Holland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. Additional factors include the student pilot's lack of total flight experience, the CFI's inadequate supervision, and the ice and snow on the runway.NTSB MIA03LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Orlando, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the runway sign.