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 ANC08CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.NTSB CHI08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Bellefontaine, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence.NTSB LAX08CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA08CA118Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Libby, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ANC08LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Port Heiden, AKThe flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB CHI08CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.NTSB DEN08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Erie, COThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.NTSB CHI08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Madison, INThe inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…NTSB SEA08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Bend, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.NTSB DFW08LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVickers Spitfire · Galveston, TXThe Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the…NTSB ANC08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Tetlin, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, resulting in a loss of control while landing.NTSB LAX08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Coaldale, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.NTSB DFW08LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Sterling, COFailure and separation of the upper and lower right main gear torque links links, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing roll-out.NTSB DFW08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.NTSB ANC08LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kodiak, AKA loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Zionsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.NTSB LAX08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WYA loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control.NTSB DFW08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB LAX08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FLThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.NTSB CHI08IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kelley's Island, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a tailwind.NTSB CHI08CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI08CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVeldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SDThe separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.NTSB LAX08CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Coleman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on the landing roll. A contributing factor was the variable wind.NTSB NYC08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWim J Huisman Velocity 173 Fixed · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB LAX08CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Monroe, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB CHI08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lincoln, METhe pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Porter, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.NTSB DEN08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB SEA08CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB MIA08LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 750 · New York, NYThe co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence.NTSB SEA08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB ANC08LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ugashik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.NTSB SEA08CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DEN08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.NTSB DFW08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor At-301 · Plains, KSA loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monroe, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Traverse City, MIThe unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…NTSB SEA08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dayton, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the sudden windshift.NTSB LAX08LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, IDThe in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.NTSB LAX08CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-8-235 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC08CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Inverness, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's inadequate remedial action.NTSB LAX08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.NTSB NYC08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FLThe entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.NTSB CHI08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Batavia, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.NTSB LAX08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.