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"
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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
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NTSB CEN19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's premature movement of the landing gear selector to the "up" position during takeoff, which allowed the landing gear to retract before a positive climb rate was established, and the lack of a positive climb rate, which led to the airplane settling…NTSB GAA19CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Columbia Station, OHThe pilot's failure to see and avoid tall grass along the side of the runway during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDonald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol · Anacortes, WAThe failure of the left main landing gear attachment point during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the attachment was not examined, which resulted in a loss of directional control, collision with a drainage culvert, and a…NTSB ERA19TA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerit CCX-2000 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.NTSB GAA19CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.NTSB ERA19TA222Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportLuscombe 8 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and right main landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Yakima, WAThe separation of the left steering spring from the tailwheel assembly during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19TA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Pickens, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN19LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrosch Starduster TOO · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two…NTSB ANC19LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKA loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a water loop.NTSB GAA19CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34 · State College, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Presidio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB GAA19CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.NTSB GAA19CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Burley, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover.NTSB DCA19WA173Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bandung, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA19CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10 · Yuba, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Hewitt Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.NTSB GAA19CA361Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Aircraft Northeast Sport · Ledgedale, PAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in the precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA19CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lebanon, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.NTSB ANC19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H391 · Hope, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC19LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Nome Creek, AKThe failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent…NTSB GAA19CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to the maintain the runway heading during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with runway lighting and a subsequent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB GAA19CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Pingree, IDThe pilot's improper rudder application during landing on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose-overNTSB GAA19CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Trenton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.NTSB GAA19CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Orlando, FLThe student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB GAA19CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Nowdoinham, METhe flight instructor's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a wet, grass runway with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and the airplane going down an embankment.NTSB GAA19CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Ashland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.NTSB ERA19TA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA19LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid Avid Magnum · Frederick, MDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and instructor’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane.NTSB GAA19CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Paducah, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over.NTSB GAA19CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent loss of directional control, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.