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 ANC21LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA21LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA21LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer EMB-505 · Banner Elk, NCThe pilot’s failure to achieve the approach criteria for the available runway landing distances published in the POH, likely as a result of the steeper-than-normal approach and the required left turn on short final to avoid the terrain surrounding the…NTSB CEN21LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Kodiak, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.NTSB ERA21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Louisville, KYA loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Greenville, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC21LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR21LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Puyallup, WAA nose wheel shimmy during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence, which led to a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rohn, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN21LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMarlowe Thooft Just Acft Highlander · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182E · Eugene, ORLoss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing.NTSB ERA21LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiteflite PTY Dragonfly Model C · Middletown, NYThe improper installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a momentary total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the initial power loss.NTSB CEN21LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeiss Denis Sparrow II · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of control, and runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA305Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTucker Twin · Unionville, TNThe loss of directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.NTSB CEN21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Adrian, MIThe loss of control during landing due to the out of rig condition of the tailwheel which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.NTSB CEN21LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Vagner Tango II · Childress, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing the gyroplane.NTSB WPR21LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CCX-2000 · Roseburg, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB WPR21LA289Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Bloomsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKevin P Stolhammer KR 1 · Electric City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WAThe pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA21WA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90 · Durango, MexicoNTSB ERA21LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.NTSB ERA21LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.NTSB CEN21LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rhinelander, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA21WA259Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Eteringbang, GuyanaNTSB WPR21LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust JA30 Superstol · May, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate runway distance for landing.NTSB WPR21LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportScott Mills CCX-2000 · Independence, ORThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runaway excursion and subsequent ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NCThe student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in abnormal ground contact and loss of control.NTSB CEN21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt · Pryor, OKThe pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron T206 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180C · Ogden, UTThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR21LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB ANC21LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s improper flight control inputs which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Hoonah, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402A · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR21LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Australia XT582 · Carson City, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · St. Louis, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with hydroplaning conditions.NTSB ERA21LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Jefferson, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.NTSB CEN21LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech H35 · Watkins, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with an obstacle.NTSB CEN21LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind.NTSB ERA21LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clarksville, TNThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Baltimore, OHThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN21LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Corpus Christi, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.