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 WPR26LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Waco, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC26LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180A · Russellville, ARNTSB WPR26LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase II · Prineville, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB ANC26LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18S-150 · Palmer, AKNTSB GAA26WA180Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Dajabon, Dominican RepublicNTSB ERA26LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Quakertown, PAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA26LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over.NTSB ANC26LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…NTSB WPR26LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLNTSB ERA26LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lanett, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.NTSB ANC26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR26LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Española, NMThe pilot’s loss of of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.NTSB ERA26LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 421 · Richmond, VAOn April 18, 2026, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421C, C-GTGR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Virginia. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR26LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.NTSB ERA26LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Dry Tortugas, FLOn April 11, 2026, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an amphibious DeHavilland DHC-3, N708KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dry Tortugas, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR26LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMarshall Daniel R L-21 · Cody, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T182 · Marion, MTOn April 8, 2026, about 1315 mountain standard time, a Cessna T182, N5475N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marion, Montana. Both pilots were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN26LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tahlequah, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Mount Pleasant, SCThe airplane’s encounter with uneven terrain during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with water.NTSB CEN26LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEla ELA10 · Boulder, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC26LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.NTSB WPR26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…NTSB ERA26LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Bessemer, ALThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN26LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Beloit, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSalt Lake Gyrocopters Calidus · Fairfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was nose wheel misalignment at touchdown.NTSB WPR26LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA26LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing .NTSB WPR26LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing.NTSB WPR26LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · West Linn, OROn March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Solon Springs, WIThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBellanca 8KCAB · Trinidad, CONTSB CEN26LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Durango, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-27 · Isla de Culebra, PROn February 22, 2026, at 0915 Atlantic standard time, a Pilatus Brittan-Norman Limited, BN-2B-27 Islander, N865VL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), Isla de Culebra, Puerto Rico. The…NTSB ERA26LA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Gettysburg, PAThe flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.NTSB WPR26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.NTSB CEN26LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Pottsboro, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Antigo, WIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR26LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind.NTSB CEN26LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · De Smet, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA26LA128Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN26LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IAThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA26LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Umatilla, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with an airport sign.NTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.