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
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 ANC14CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14CA501Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Longville, MNThe pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around following a multiple bounce landingNTSB CEN14LA497Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDarney Glasair III · Austin, TXThe pilot’s use of an improper attitude and airspeed during landing followed by excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane wheelbarrowing on the runway and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR14CA372Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 5-235C · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR14CA366Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Black Rock City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's disorientation as a result of dust which reduced visibility.NTSB CEN14LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCampbell Super Bearhawk · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot’s inadequate flare during landing on water with a glassy condition, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN14LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing after the airplane encountered uneven pavement at the intersection with a crossing runway.NTSB WPR14CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion F · Colville, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14LA451Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gordonville, TXA loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR14CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT-17) · Seattle, WAThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA14CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.NTSB CEN14LA436Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Augusta, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14CA427Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401B · Cimarron, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna guy wire during an aerial application pass.NTSB ANC14CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots excessive use of the airplanes brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB CEN14LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca S11AC · Boulder Junction, WIThe pilot’s improper runway selection, which resulted in a tailwind landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.NTSB CEN14LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 - D · Burnet, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of directional control during initial taxi and subsequent impact with…NTSB CEN14CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Warsaw, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN14CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's excessive braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN14CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 - Undesignat · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi.NTSB ANC14CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote mountain lake in variable wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilots delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN14LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor not having access to brake controls, which limited his ability to regain directional control at slower…NTSB WPR14CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN14CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Greenfield, INThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN14CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Sterling City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.NTSB ANC14LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN14CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.NTSB CEN14CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Pulaski, WIThe student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in a loss of control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR14CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Cavalier, NDThe pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC14CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Prudhoe Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around, resulting in contact with terrain and a ground loop.NTSB WPR14CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDelconte Emidio J Kitfox Series V · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff when the airplane encountered standing water on the airstrip.NTSB WPR14CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 17 · Sand Point, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi.NTSB ERA14FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Parma, NYThe pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.NTSB CEN14CA343Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Tomball, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the tailwheel airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Hatz CB1 · Hysham, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA14CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind.NTSB CEN14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Holland, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR14CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 - A · Firebaugh, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions in the landing area, which resulted in a loss of directional control and encounter with soft terrain and vegetation.NTSB WPR14CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210A · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA14CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN14CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Springview, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.NTSB WPR14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.NTSB ERA14CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB ERA14CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Reading, PAThe pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind. A factor in the accident was the changing wind conditions.NTSB CEN14WA297Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna F182 - Q · Monhoudou, FranceOn June 8, 2014, at 0800 UTC, a Cessna F182Q, French Registration F-GAQR, was destroyed during a runway excursion while landing at the Chateau de Monhoudou private airstrip (LK7255) near Monhoudou, France. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The…