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 ERA20CA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Block Island, RIA hard landing and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN20LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing with a quartering tailwind, following a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN20CA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Osceola, WIThe pilots did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN20CA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA20CA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Washington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional during landing on a wet grass runway.NTSB CEN20CA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB CEN20CA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Spring, TXExcessive wear of the left brake liners which reduced brake effectiveness resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Houston, TXThe flight instructor and student pilot did not properly transfer airplane control during ground rollout, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch.NTSB CEN20CA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YKC · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and descent path to the runway, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown and insufficient runway remaining to safely bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the runway. Contributing to the…NTSB ANC20LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Birch Creek, AKA loss of control for undetermined reasons while on the surface of the water during scoop operations in support of wildland firefighting operations.NTSB ANC20CA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR20CA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR20CA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · McCall, IDThe pilot's decision to land with excessive approach airspeed, which resulted in the airplane landing long, the application of additional braking action to stop and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20CA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.NTSB ERA20CA244Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportNew Kolb Kolb Flyer SS · Lutz, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following an unannounced transfer of flight control during takeoff.NTSB GAA20WA124Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationLearjet 45 · Toluca de Lerdo, Méx., Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a LEARJET 45 airplane that occurred on July 10, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ERA20CA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.NTSB WPR20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR20LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75 · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC20LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.NTSB ERA20CA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLockwood Aircam · Ooltewah, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA20LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Titusville, FLThe loss of directional control during landing due to the fracture of the steering horn bolts, which rendered the nosewheel steering ineffective and resulted from the airplane being towed over the left turn limits at an undetermined time before the accident.NTSB CEN20LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, ARThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20CA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA20CA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Crystal River, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA20LA234Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s impairment or distraction due to an acute stroke, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.NTSB ERA20CA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadville, PAThe pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.NTSB WPR20CA200Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV-8 · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.NTSB ERA20CA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV 8 · Perkasie, PAThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB ANC20CA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN20CA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-180 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The pilot being fatigued likely contributed to his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA231Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChad Lewis Kitfox Super Sport · St Anthony, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, contact with the airport perimeter fence, and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA20CA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Burlington, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN20CA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A · Cambridge, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and striking a ditch.NTSB CEN20CA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000-0086 · Gypsom, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN20CA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OHThe pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.NTSB ERA20LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YMF F5C · Ghent, NYA loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB WPR20WA264Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802A · Karubaga, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT802A airplane that occurred on June 09, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…NTSB WPR20CA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 15 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR20CA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR20LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20CA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN20CA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Castroville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN20CA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Mosquito · Alvarado, TXThe pilot's decision to divert to the private airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing on a turf runway that contained tall grass.NTSB WPR20LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOmf 100 · Glendale, AZMaintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the procedures of an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue failure of the longitudinal frame tube during landing and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR20CA164Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sandia, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.