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 WPR19WA275Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525 · Nanded, IndiaNTSB GAA19CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Memphis, TNThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway.NTSB GAA19CA596Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S1 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB CEN19TA310Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportChampion 7KCAB · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.NTSB CEN19LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Pocahontas, IAOverload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper · Glendo, WYThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA523Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC19LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.NTSB GAA19CA524Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Manchester, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with approach lights.NTSB WPR19TA248Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportHall Kitfox · Nampa, IDThe owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.NTSB GAA19CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Ashland, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and propeller strike, and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3C · Waco, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.NTSB GAA19CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to go around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA19CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA517Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the seat before takeoff, which resulted in it sliding back during takeoff and rendering him unable to reach the rudder pedals and throttle lever, a subsequent runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with a berm.NTSB WPR19LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Spokane, WAA loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206 · Regina, NMThe pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chickasha, OKThe student pilot's failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing and his subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with uneven terrain.NTSB GAA19CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT 6D · Chino, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Vultee BT13 · Franklin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Two Harbors, MNThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB GAA19CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayse, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA483Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 24 · Paulden, AZThe pilot's distraction due to the environment, his failure to lower the landing gear, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing the glider, which resulted in impact with a utility box.NTSB GAA19CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB GAA19WA578Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Norrtalje, Stickhome, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on July 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to…NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the glider during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Sparta, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign and terrain. Contributing to the need to abort the takeoff was the pilot's improper decision to take off with the…NTSB CEN19LA241Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStoddard-Hamilton GlaStar · Mitchell, SDA loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT 6F · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.NTSB GAA19CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportValldejuli John A Aerocomp · Jefferson City, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with runway lights, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.NTSB ANC19FA035Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Seldovia, AKThe airplane's floats impact with an ocean wave or swell, which exceeded the design load specifications of the flying wire assemblies and resulted in a partial separation of the float assemblies.NTSB GAA19CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Skyranger · Brownville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA487Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Bison, SDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted a ground loop.NTSB CEN19LA223Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Elkhart, INAn inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA408Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control due to his unintentional use of brakes instead of the rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · SaipanThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway lighting and runway signage.