NTSB investigations
4,592 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 CEN19LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell Sorrell SNS 7 · Middletown, OHThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's improper decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a pole.NTSB GAA19CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeroux John F CCX-1865 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCapital Holdings 226 CCX-2000 · Dahlonga, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during the aborted landing, which resulted in the…NTSB GAA19CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hastings, MIThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Denver, COThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Cherry Ridge, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19WA014Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper L4 · Skane County, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER L4 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Camas, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA19CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkystar Kitfox SER 5 Safari · Monte Vista, COThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA19TA011Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech F33 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR19LA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Crowley, LAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Rolla, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA19CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · New Orleans, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB GAA19CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Medford, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cleveland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Stockton, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Hailey, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 · Frankston, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway.NTSB GAA18CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA18LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently…NTSB GAA18CA576Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaymon A. King Super CUB Replica · Saratoga Springs, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA570Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Raquette Lake, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control after landing on water in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-14 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB ERA18LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Georgetown, SCA loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.NTSB GAA18CA564Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Roseburg, ORThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA562Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRutan Rutan Long EZ · Independence, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Grand Island, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind and crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB GAA18CA560Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Grass Valley, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact…NTSB GAA18CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control on an unimproved airstrip.NTSB GAA18CA553Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Spanish Fork, UTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff and the flight instructor’s decision to conduct primary flight instruction in an airplane without dual controls.NTSB WPR18LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV 8 · Carson, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA555Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHimmeroeder Hansgeorg Bearhawk · Williams, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA545Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mason City, IAThe pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.NTSB GAA18CA584Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.NTSB WPR18LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Richland, MOA loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · London, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA572Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA18CA557Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 35 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to use the Before Landing checklist.NTSB GAA18CA550Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA18CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Karluk, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.