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NTSB investigations, 2000

33 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water encounter with terrain/water”.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19822026

NTSB investigations, 2000 per year, 1982–2026: 1,048 cases
1982	68
1983	54
1984	45
1985	57
1986	34
1987	46
1988	30
1989	40
1990	37
1991	31
1992	27
1993	34
1994	35
1995	45
1996	38
1997	33
1998	46
1999	40
2000	33
2001	35
2002	44
2003	33
2004	44
2005	47
2006	33
2007	39

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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") = 2000 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" = 320) 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2000
    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\" = 320)
  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") = 2000
  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" = 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 ANC01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice.Nov 28, 2000 · N8206V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clarks Point, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were water on the runway, low tire pressure, a sheared tire valve stem, and a fractured landing gear axle.Nov 14, 2000 · N1681C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of tall brush alongside the runway.Sep 27, 2000 · N7099Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA301Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Valentine, NEthe delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch.Sep 17, 2000 · N2993G · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable, rough, runway. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's inexperience, the company's inadequate surveillance of their operation, and dispatch of an inexperienced pilot to the unsuitable airport.Sep 6, 2000 · N9874M · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Windsor, NHthe pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain.Aug 29, 2000 · N7664G · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area on the airstrip. Factors associated with this accident were the rough takeoff area, and the pilot's loss of directional control.Aug 17, 2000 · N1205F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway during approach for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate and improper preflight planning and in-flight decision.Aug 14, 2000 · N16411 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point on the landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the rough landing area, and the brush along the gravel bar.Aug 12, 2000 · N3569T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shawano, WIInadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.Jul 21, 2000 · N2961N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Dell, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm.Jun 23, 2000 · N511RB · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the…Jun 21, 2000 · N8865K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.Jun 11, 2000 · N95250 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdgerly S-12 · Hartford, MIrestricted directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the rough, uneven runway, and the trees.Jun 9, 2000 · N3148E · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Laurel, MTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing. Wet and soft terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll were factors.May 29, 2000 · N66KJ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sublette, KSthe failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the ground, and the crop.May 26, 2000 · N9076R · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, and excessive taxi speed. A factor associated with this accident was a ditch in the taxi area.May 13, 2000 · N7944H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00TA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 500N · Los Angeles, CAThe combined failure of the operator management and the check pilot to ensure the landing area was suitable for the slide on landing. Factors were the high vegetation that entangled the skids, resulting in the abrupt stop and nose down movement of the…May 8, 2000 · N955SD · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.Apr 30, 2000 · N4413X · Substantial damage NTSB ATL00LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clinton, TNThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition.Apr 30, 2000 · N13330 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was a frozen puddle.Apr 15, 2000 · N88472 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an open service door, and snow-covered terrain.Apr 14, 2000 · N6446K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and an inadvertent ground loop.Mar 5, 2000 · N2814C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Ophir, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.Feb 25, 2000 · N8221V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain.Feb 17, 2000 · N7164B · Substantial damage NTSB IAD00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lyndonville, VTthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch that ran parallel to the runway.Feb 9, 2000 · N8328B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site on a frozen, snow-covered lake. A factor associated with the accident was an area of drifted snow at the landing site.Feb 8, 2000 · N4961A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Tuluksak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was a soft area of snow on the runway.Feb 7, 2000 · N327CT · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · W. Columbia, SCThe inadequate wording of the NOTAM for failure to identify that the usable width of the runway was reduced and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel for failure to remove the snow from the runway resulting in the on-ground collision with a snow…Jan 28, 2000 · N42Y · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ocean Reef Club, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing after landing resulting in the on-ground collision with high vegetation.Jan 26, 2000 · N9578C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Ekuk, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate runway maintenance by the runway maintenance personnel, snow berms, and insufficient runway condition information disseminated by the company…Jan 26, 2000 · N8004N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, INthe pilot's disregard of the unsafe runway condition, his decision to operate the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the failure to maintain runway centerline alignment which resulted in the landing gear contacting deeper snow. Factors associated with the…Jan 23, 2000 · N3814P · Substantial damage