NTSB investigations
3,846 cases where the defining event was Loss of control on ground.
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '230') 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '230') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA20CA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco QCF · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN20CA163Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Longmont, COThe pilot's loss of control during a go around.NTSB CEN20CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, COThe flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR20CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a roll-over.NTSB CEN20CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 3 · Independence, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed taxi with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence and terrain.NTSB CEN20CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW 1 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Enid, OKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion onto a field.NTSB WPR20CA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportExtra EA 300 · Concord, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Homer, AKThe pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7FC · Hessel, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.NTSB CEN20CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235C · Omaha, NEThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of directional control, and the airplane going down an embankment.NTSB WPR20LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway.NTSB ANC20CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA20CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB ANC20CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWag-Aero Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an icy ski strip in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.NTSB CEN20LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisville, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN20CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COThe pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.NTSB WPR20LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB ERA20CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subsequently hand propped the engine.NTSB ANC20CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm.NTSB CEN20CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Eolia, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.NTSB CEN20CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR20CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC6 · Boulder City, NVThe trainee pilot's loss of directional control during landing and his subsequent unintentional control interference with the brakes and/or rudder during the trainer pilot's attempted remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a…NTSB WPR20CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway approach light.NTSB WPR20LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane’s subsequent noseover.NTSB CEN20CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Harrison, OHThe malfunction of the steerable tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent impact with the precision approach path indicator lights system.NTSB CEN20CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, INThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubCrafters FX-3 · Sonoma/Schellville, CAThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN20CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaf SE5A · Kingsbury, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DCA20WA085Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Papua, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on February 25, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN20CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Bunkie, LAThe pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel before landing, which resulted in his loss of directional control during the landing roll, a runway excursion onto soft ground, and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN20CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Hawley, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent impact with a snowbank and ground loop during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA20CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOrlican L60 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach, which resulted in the airplane ballooning and then veering left upon landing and the right wing impacting the runway.NTSB CEN20CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll on the slush-covered runway.NTSB ANC20CA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in flat light conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN20CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sparta, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.NTSB ERA20LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell 112 · Knoxville, TNA loss of directional control during landing following deflation of a flat-spotted tire for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC20CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206 · Kahului, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and a subsequent a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-504 · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the left main landing gear tire bursting and the tailwheel assembly failing.NTSB WPR20CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remediation during a short-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with a parked airplane.NTSB CEN20CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Kingfisher, OKThe pilot's improper continuation of a landing in which he landed too far down the runway at too high a speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA20CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Manchester, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA20CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA20CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Naples, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sign.NTSB CEN20LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Chilton, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the turf runway with insufficient landing performance and his subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Eloy, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR20CA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMerwin Kitfox · Goodyear, AZThe tail wheel mechanism detachment for reasons that could not be determined due to the lack of available evidence which resulted in the loss of directional control on landing.