NTSB investigations
182 cases where the first occurrence was “Propeller/rotor contact to person”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 6 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 370) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 370) 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 NYC08LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the idling main rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's procedure for securing the helicopter.NTSB LAX07LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Ellensburg, WAThe passenger's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor disc while the helicopter was hovering. An uphill terrain condition was a factorNTSB DFW07IA193Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Colorado City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.NTSB DFW07CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Hobby Airport, TXThe failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance from the rotating propeller. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.NTSB LAX07CA214Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clarksburg, CAThe pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane.NTSB DFW07CA069Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, TXThe spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Warroad, MNThe propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.NTSB DEN06LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Dexter, NMThe pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane's propeller resulting in the propeller contacting the pilot and causing fatal injuries to the pilot.NTSB LAX06LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hayward, CAThe passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.NTSB DFW06IA151Incident · Serious injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · South Pass 57 (Gulf of Mexico)The passenger's failure to follow procedures associated with operations in the vicinity of the helicopter and his failure to see/avoid the tail rotor of the helicopter.NTSB IAD05LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · Linden, NJThe lineman's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the main rotor system. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the accident helicopter make and model.NTSB LAX05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.NTSB CHI05LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Milwaukee, WIFailure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance to the rotating propeller resulting in inadvertent contact with a propeller blade.NTSB DFW05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Worth, TXThe ground personnel's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller. Contributing factors were the ground personnel's failure to comply with procedures/directives and the ground personnel's failure to properly use equipment.NTSB NYC04LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Kelleys Island, OHThe pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. A factor related to the…NTSB LAX04LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.NTSB MIA04LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper starting procedure which led to inadvertent activation of the propeller.NTSB LAX04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOMF OMF-100-160 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to either brief the passenger about disembarking from an airplane with the propeller running or to shutdown the engine during the passenger's disembarkation. The night lighting condition and the passenger's lack of familiarity with…NTSB LAX03LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sacramento, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the bystander's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating propeller.NTSB IAD03LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Richmond, VAThe passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.NTSB NYC02LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Pawtucket, RIThe parachutist's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in contact with the operating propeller of a parked airplane.NTSB CHI02LA232Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Rantoul, ILThe congested takeoff and landing area and the low altitude flight maneuver performed by the pilot.NTSB MIA02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF340B · Tupelo, MSThe failure of the ground agent to follow procedures and directives and to maintain a visual lookout due to a diversion of attention caused by paperwork being sucked toward the rotating propeller, resulting in collision between her hand and the propeller.NTSB DCA01MA056Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland Dash 8-100 · Washington, DCThe ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety medication.NTSB MIA01LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pelham, GAThe ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries.NTSB CHI01LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Ottawa, ILthe failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane.NTSB FTW01LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky SK-76A · Ec 270the passenger's inadvertent encounter with the rotating main rotor blades.NTSB CHI00LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tower, MNthe passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.NTSB DEN00LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to comply with proper procedures for engine startup by failing to disengage the magneto prior to hand-turning the propeller.NTSB LAX00LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Elko, NVthe flight engineer's decision to climb a step ladder that put him in close proximity to the still turning main rotor blades. The gusting wind was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX99LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPartenavia P68C · Kaunakakai, HIThe prospective passenger's intentional act of bypassing proscribed airport procedures for boarding aircraft. A factor was the failure of another operator's ground personnel to comply with ramp access restrictions.NTSB FTW99FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-500 · Little Rock, ARThe station manager's inadvertent encounter with the rotating propeller due to his diverted attention.NTSB FTW99LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Brazoria 440lThe failure of the platform worker to maintain clearance with the turning tail rotor blades. A factor was the inadequate coordination between the pilot and the passengers pertaining to procedures for disembarking from the helicopter.NTSB NYC99LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301 · Dulles, VAThe FBO employee's diverted attention, resulting in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.NTSB NYC99LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.NTSB LAX99LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fresno, CAThe pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…NTSB ANC98TA162Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Homer, AKThe passenger not following the instructions given by the pilot. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and the pilot's diverted attention during the toe in landing.NTSB ATL98LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sewanee, TNThe inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.NTSB ANC98LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the…NTSB LAX98LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.NTSB MIA98LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Charlotte, NCthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures.NTSB LAX97LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pollock Pines, CAthe passenger's failure to recognize and avoid the hazard associated with the rotating tail rotor. The operator/event organizer's lack of ground facilities or support personnel to assist/control passenger access to the helipad was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Mansfield, MAThe inadequate procedure for hand-prop starting of the engine.NTSB CHI97LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-365-N2 · Indianapolis, INinadequate visual clearance by the passenger resulting in his being struck with the rotor blade. A factor relating to this accident was the gusting winds.NTSB FTW97LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, COimproper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.NTSB CHI96FA323Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Hampshire, ILimproper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night.NTSB MIA96LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Raeford, NCfailure of the passenger to follow the instructions of ground personnel as she exited the aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen Gyroplane · Carthage, TXthe pilot's inadequate coordination with the spectator, concerning the spectator's need to remain clear of the takeoff area, and the spectator's failure to remain clear of the takeoff area. A factor relating to the accident was: the spectator's distorted…NTSB FTW96LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jasper, TXFailure of the pilot to ensure that the other person (outside the airplane) remained clear of the operating propeller, and failure of the other person to maintain awareness of the hazardous condition. A factor relating to the accident was: the other person…NTSB ATL95LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe attempt by the pilots to perform the unfamiliar procedure of starting the airplane's engine by hand.