NTSB investigations
4,591 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 ERA12CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Caldwell, NJThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · South Fork, COThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR12LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18 · Hollister, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing, loss of directional control, and ground loop.NTSB WPR12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.NTSB ERA12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's failure to follow instruction and to relinquish control of the airplane to the flight instructor in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 31A · Wheatland, WYThe flight crew’s loss of directional control during landing on an ice- and water-contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC12CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · McCarthy, AKThe pilot lost directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Tea, SDThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA12CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.NTSB ERA12CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Thedford, NEThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Forks, WAThe pilot's incorrect placement of the throttle prior to starting the airplane by hand. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not ensure that the airplane was restrained in a manner that would keep it from moving forward.NTSB WPR12LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Dinsmore, CAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN12FA151Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35 · Pueblo, COThe captain's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted crosswind takeoff on a contaminated runway.NTSB CEN12LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, MOThe failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.NTSB ERA12CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR12CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.NTSB WPR12CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richland, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.NTSB WPR12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZThe pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Chetek, WIThe passenger’s interference with the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb after an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the need to abort…NTSB CEN12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A1 · Somerset, COThe pilot's inadequate takeoff planning/preparation, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snow drift during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR12LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · River Ranch, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing.NTSB ERA12CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoth Larry Jabiru Calypso · Mansfield, MAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s not closing the throttle upon landing and his improper adjustment of the airplane’s brakes.NTSB CEN12CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN12CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Atchison, KSThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wauseon, OHThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB WPR12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Napa, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.NTSB ERA12CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.NTSB CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB WPR12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pine Mountain, GAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MIThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…NTSB WPR12CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.NTSB CEN12CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Connersville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR12CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCasler Scott CX-4 · San Carlos, AZThe pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8F · Woodward, OKThe student pilot’s hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA12LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Frederick, MDThe student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Branson West, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · West Fargo, NDThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.NTSB ANC12CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Portage, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.