NTSB investigations
3,840 cases where the defining event was Loss of control in flight.
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '240') 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '240') 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 GAA23WA046Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Brasnorte, BrazilNTSB GAA23WA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, CanadaNTSB ERA23LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree, NYThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action while supervising the student pilot’s practice autorotation in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA057Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Cleburne, TXAn in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA23FA079Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.NTSB WPR23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGreg Hobbs Lightning · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while performing a slip maneuver on final approach. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach.NTSB CEN23FA050Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 170 · Gage, OKThe non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…NTSB ERA23LA076Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics X1 · Trinity, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines and trees.NTSB CEN23LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and overstress of the airframe during his recovery of the airplane.NTSB GAA23WA029Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · ForeignPiper PA-31-350 · Medellin, ColombiaNTSB ERA23FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NCContamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…NTSB GAA23WA041Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Vera, BrazilNTSB CEN23LA037Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild SA227-AT · Pewaukee, WIThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and their exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined anomaly in the…NTSB WPR23LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAThe student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB WPR23LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Kapolei, HIThe pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.NTSB CEN23FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Bignell, NEThe pilot’s flight into low instrument flight rules conditions and turbulence, which resulted in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total instrument experience.NTSB CEN23LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-90 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.NTSB WPR23FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · San Diego, CAThe student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain following a non-stabilized approach to land.NTSB ERA23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Alpharetta, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA23FA046Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH750 Cruzer · Southington, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low to recover.NTSB WPR23LA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Windsports Edge X · Alturas, CAThe non-certificated pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRhinehart Stolp Sdtr TOO SA300 · Lordstown, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the elevator trim tab control, which created control feedback…NTSB CEN23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.NTSB CEN23FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Chandler, TXThe loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA23FA024Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E-90 · Marietta, OHStructural icing on the tailplane that resulted in a tailplane stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Firestar II · West Alexandria, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.NTSB WPR23LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN23LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPober Pixie · Sterling, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.NTSB ERA23LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Textron Canada 505 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s execution of a landing approach with a right, quartering tailwind, low forward airspeed, and high power demand that, when combined, resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control.NTSB CEN23LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Waconia, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB WPR23LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to follow the go-around procedures by prematurely retracting the flaps and not establishing a proper go-around climb speed after attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in the airplane’s inability to climb.NTSB ERA23FA001Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172S · Hermantown, MNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to a long…NTSB ENG23WA017Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAirbus Helicopters MBB BK117 · Tabasco, MexicoNTSB GAA22WA294Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Toluca, MexicoNTSB ERA22LA431Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-22 Beta · Nashville, TNA loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR22FA361Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.NTSB CEN22FA433Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirgyro AG915 · Yankton, SDA loss of control while an in-flight fire occurred, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder’s improper engine build procedures.NTSB GAA22WA291Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignChallenger II · Rideau-Ontario, CanadaNTSB ERA23LA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDestiny XLT · Oneonta, ALThe uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA430Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude.NTSB GAA22WA290Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignMeriwether Jon Arion Lightning · Kenora, CanadaNTSB CEN22LA426Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, INThe loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.NTSB WPR22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAngus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA22WA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Chinchilla, AustraliaNTSB WPR22FA350Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NVThe pilot’s in-flight incapacitation due to G-induced loss of consciousness, which resulted in a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA22WA289Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignEvektor EV97 · Sesso, Reggio Emilia, ItalyNTSB ERA22FA422Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWren Ronnie D Titan II · Citra, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain airspeed while recovering from an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…