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"
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 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
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 ERA15CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAutogyro Calidus · Crozet, VAThe pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and rollover during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchneider Richard J Alaskan Bushmaster · Newburg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility.NTSB CEN15CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-180 · Georgetown, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC15LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB CEN15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA15CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · New Castle, PAPilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR15LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jackson, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA15LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cullman, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.NTSB ERA15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, METhe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.NTSB CEN15LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Llano, TXThe pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR15CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.NTSB WPR15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.NTSB WPR15CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStafford Wayne H Glastar · Monroe, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and encounter with terrain.NTSB CEN15CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7EC · Colorado Springs, COThe loss of airplane control after encountering windshear.NTSB CEN15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.NTSB CEN15CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NMThe pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN15CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · New Buffalo, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.NTSB WPR15LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · La Verne, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.NTSB ERA15LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NCA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Hinckley, ILThe student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.NTSB ERA15LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright P 40B · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S 2C · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR15LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Monument, ORThe loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR15CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - R · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN15LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Xenia, OHThe failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC15TA003Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to drag an off-airport landing site.NTSB ERA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 301FT · Winona, MSA loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.NTSB WPR15LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.NTSB WPR15CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxair Kitfox Light Sport · Nampa, IDThe instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC15CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR15CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll out.NTSB WPR15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Thermal, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil.NTSB ANC14CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kodiak, AKThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN14CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Port Eads, LAThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR14CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 - NO Series · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Holy Cross, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ERA14CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Bethany Center, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR14CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB ERA14LA448Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Leesburg, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA14CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 100 · Culpepper, VAThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN14WA509Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMaule M 7-235B · Le Touquet, France