NTSB investigations
3,842 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"
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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
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NTSB WPR20FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Jackpot, NVThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.NTSB GAA20CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser · Lamar, COThe pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.NTSB CEN20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and ground-loop.NTSB CEN20CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's focus inside the cockpit during the base turn and final approach, which led to a high sink rate developing and a subsequent hard landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA20IA014Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Atlanta, GAThe captain’s use of his pitch trim switch, which had been placarded inoperative but not deactivated, resulting in the airplane pitching up when the captain was trying to trim down. The trim commands were reversed due to maintenance personnel’s incorrect…NTSB ERA20FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPavel Tango2 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA20CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 · Palmyra, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain lateral control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH701 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.NTSB ERA20FA021Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.NTSB ERA20WA032Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationICP Ventura · Gecitkale, TürkiyeThe government of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ICP Ventura ultralight that occurred on October 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA20FA020Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Colonia, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a circling instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB GAA20CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPereyra Aventura · Tavares, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on water, and his failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB GAA20WA078Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 401 · Madero, Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 401 airplane that occurred on October 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA20WA065Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Belo Horizonte, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR20 airplane that occurred on October 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA20WA077Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · La Piedad, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 310 airplane that occurred on October 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA20CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway.NTSB GAA20CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB GAA20CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain bank control and adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain the runway heading and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA20FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV4 · Cameron, NCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane in a…NTSB GAA20CA026Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLlewellyn, Warwinc W Vans RV-4 · Lusby, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent cartwheel.NTSB WPR20WA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 412 · Port Said City, EgyptOn October 11, 2019, about 1147 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 412EP, SU-CBX, impacted the sea about 65 miles north of Port Said City, Egypt after losing control in flight. There were no injuries to the two pilots and three passengers, and the…NTSB GAA20CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares MA33 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's improper release of the throttle and failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff.NTSB GAA20CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while landing on glassy water, which resulted in the left float touching the water, a loss of yaw control, and impact with a riverbank.NTSB WPR20WA002Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Maharashtra, IndiaOn October 5, 2019, at 0628 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R airplane, VT-HRP, collided with a fence during approach at the Shirpur Airport, Maharashtra, India. The student pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The…NTSB GAA20CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPavel Vagner Tango · Dublin, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain lateral control, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and subsequent roll-over.NTSB ERA20FA002Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Asheboro, NCThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.NTSB CEN20FA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Kokomo, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.…NTSB CEN20FA001Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, and his decision to operate the airplane outside of the approved weight and balance envelope.NTSB ERA19FA283Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421 · Deland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and experience in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB ERA19LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sanford, METhe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hover-taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA19LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSolo Wings Windlass · Dalton, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack during a turn shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.NTSB GAA19WA588Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA22 · Petrovice, CzechiaThe government of Czech Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA22 airplane that occurred on September 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Czech Republic's investigation under…NTSB GAA19CA575Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA19CA587Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper pitch trim setting during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane abruptly pitching up and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a…NTSB GAA19CA570Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Lexington, NEThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeorge W. Felix Mosquito · Kershaw, SCThe pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control, the skid impacting the ground, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA19TA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportVans RV 6 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s inability to maintain control due to passenger interference.NTSB ERA19TA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 208 · Pepperell, MAThe pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse.NTSB WPR19FA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19FA323Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · London, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the final leg of the traffic pattern and facing the rising sun, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.NTSB ERA19FA275Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 8 · Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA550Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl Okecie PZL104 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA555Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Toklat, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.NTSB GAA19WA595Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCozy Mark IV · Rio Verda, GO, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a COZY Mark IV airplane that occurred on September 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19MA312Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportConvair 440 · Monclova, OHThe flight crew’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with trees, and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s fatigue due to the overnight flight schedule.NTSB GAA19WA553Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Gransee, GermanyThe government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 208 airplane that occurred on September 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the…NTSB WPR19FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C24 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s operation of the airplane over its maximum gross weight and outside of center of gravity limits at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering and subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB GAA19CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.