NTSB investigations
4,590 cases where the sequence of events included 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '230' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '230' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 ANC22LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6A · Kokhanok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff operations.NTSB CEN22LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Washington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application of a field.NTSB CEN22LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbank's, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN22LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.NTSB CEN22LA372Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN22LA332Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L-19E · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.NTSB WPR22LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Livingston, MTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the instructor’s lack of remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMiller-Thorp T-18 Tiger · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind.NTSB CEN22LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-5C · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB WPR22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting wind.NTSB CEN22LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Neosho, MOThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the right brake and subsequent loss of airplane directional control, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB CEN22LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Gordon, NEThe pilot’s loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane with a gusty crosswind.NTSB ERA22LA336Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · East Haddam, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ERA22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hanson, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA22LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ANC22LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.NTSB WPR22LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR22LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kelso, WAThe student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of airplane control during landing with gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN22LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Llano, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR22LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Afton, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and bounced landing which resulted in loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA23WA010IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech 400A · Cornwall, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA22WA230Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Oktyabsky, RussiaNTSB WPR22LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210R · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1 · Sturgeon Bay, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot’s lack of flight control system knowledge.NTSB CEN22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Walker, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.NTSB ANC22LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKakeldey Ronald O Smith PA12 EXP · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGMK Ventures AL18 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed indicator due to an alternator failure.NTSB ERA22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lewisburg, TNThe pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cleveland, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB ANC22LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.NTSB WPR22LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobert Fitts Fitts CUB · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind.NTSB WPR22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR22LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN22LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Maryville, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA22LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Owensboro, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN22LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBaker Eugene L RV6-A · Goldsby, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind.NTSB WPR22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, IDA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.NTSB WPR22LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR22FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 77 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cinderblock wall while performing a go-around.NTSB WPR22LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShea Pitts Special S-1C · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN22LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN22LA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC1B · El Paso, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during take off.NTSB WPR22LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.