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 WPR09CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFagan BearHawk · Hadley, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.NTSB CEN09CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Springdale, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.NTSB ANC09CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing.NTSB WPR09LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mesquite, NVThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR09LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Madera, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.NTSB WPR09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.NTSB CEN09CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ANC09LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ERA09CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Townsend, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pinehurst, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TXTHe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB CEN09CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH-250 · Hollister, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, IDLoss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR09LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA243Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, MSThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ANC09LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop.NTSB ERA09CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA09LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA09CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA20 · Scranton, PAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of smoke in the cockpit.NTSB CEN09CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.NTSB WPR09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJThe pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.NTSB CEN09LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Hazen, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Beaver, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts.NTSB WPR09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Wendover, UTA loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…NTSB CEN09CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.NTSB CEN09CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09LA198Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Darlington, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB WPR09CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA09CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB WPR09CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CAA loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.NTSB ANC09CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.NTSB CEN09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Broomfield, COThe pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.