NTSB investigations
4,592 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
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Query with SQL
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 ERA18LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Warsaw, KYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA321Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during a water landing.NTSB CEN18LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Parkin, ARThe improper operation of the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism for an undetermined period of time, which led to the failure of the rudder pedal adjustment track, the detachment of the rudder pedal, and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional…NTSB GAA18CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.NTSB GAA18CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Vinton, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJim Green CCX · Couer D'Alene, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payette, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.NTSB ANC18LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Yerington, NVLoss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.NTSB GAA18CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB CEN18FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Omaha, NEThe pilot's loss of directional control and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Batavia, OHThe student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.NTSB GAA18CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarcia Benigno Baby ACE D · St. Johns, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR18CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R G10 · Marysville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while on final approach after the airplane encountered a downdraft, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear and loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Bemidgi, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.NTSB GAA18CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 14 · Vashon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll due to his right foot inadvertently applying pressure to both rudder pedals.NTSB GAA18CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Marlborough, MAThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a runway that was too short for a safe landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Defuniak Springs, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB GAA18CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing.NTSB GAA18CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Prescott, WAThe pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger G White Glasair · Broomfield, COThe failure of the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN18CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Harlan, IAThe pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · LaGrange, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Morrilton, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWittman D R/Wittman D M RV 6 · Borger, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing and during the subsequent aborted landing attempt in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJetson'S Aircam · Bumpass, VAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around.NTSB GAA18CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Batavia, OHThe pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculations, which affected the airplane’s takeoff performance, and his subsequent decision to abort the takeoff with…NTSB GAA18CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiven Robert Nieuport 17 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB ERA18TA144Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChristopher Lord ELA 07 Scorpion · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to slow the gyroplane and maintain control while exiting the runway.NTSB CEN18LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 15 · Fulton, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz · Dekalb, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare during gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA18CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeno Louis C SR KIS · Eagle Lake, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65 LB · Carrington, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his subsequent excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Spokane, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportL-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, ORThe pilot’s decision to take off in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC18LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Pahrump, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a fractured engine mount sway bar and subsequent difficulty controlling the airplane, and his inadvertent application of throttle pedal during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIrvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.NTSB GAA18CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKen Olson Scamp · Raymond, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, bounced landing, and subsequent secondary stall during a go-around attempt.NTSB GAA18CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Pelion, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.