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 CEN09CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.NTSB CEN09CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Wayne, INThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters PA-18-150 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR09IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Tucson, AZThe flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast.NTSB WPR09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UTThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN09LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA09CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Clemson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ERA09CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Le Roy, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.NTSB ERA09CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeher Bearhawk · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CAThe student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…NTSB CEN09IA153Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500T · Aspen, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.NTSB WPR09CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Payson, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB ERA09CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the interference of the flight controls by the heavy coat and boots the pilot was wearing.NTSB WPR09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDickson Vans RV-8 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Rockford, ILThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.NTSB ERA09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180C · Akron, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Emporia, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Rodney V Wittman TA · Yucca Valley, CAA loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.NTSB ERA09CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in windy conditions.NTSB WPR09CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206E · Crane Island, San Juan Is., WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.NTSB CEN09CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Elrosa, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain control after touchdown on a snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportParker 77 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.NTSB WPR09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 45XR · Telluride, COThe failure of both pilots to positively identify the runway prior to landing.NTSB ERA09CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Lancaster, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the snow bank located off the left side of the runway.NTSB ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB WPR09CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB CEN09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.NTSB CEN09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB ERA09LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.NTSB CEN09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.NTSB WPR09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.NTSB WPR09CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180C · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DCA09MA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Denver, COThe captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…NTSB WPR09LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CAThe helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.NTSB WPR09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Sheridan, WYMaintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB WPR09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Preston, IDThe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN09CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ely, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.NTSB CEN09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Alton, ILThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Kona, HIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the check pilot, the crosswind condition, and the rough uneven…NTSB ERA09CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.NTSB ERA09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Indian Head, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds.NTSB CEN09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Daniel T Cozy · Monte Vista, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.