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 GAA19CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.NTSB ERA19WA101Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGlobe GC1A · Dom Pedrito County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GLOBE GC1A airplane that occurred on February 06, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB WPR19LA078Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12 · Socorro, NMA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC19FA012Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 200 · Kake, AKA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19WA147Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S64 · Mount Eliza, AustraliaOn January 28, 2019, at 1956 local time, a Sikorsky S-64E, N173AC, sustained substantial damage after colliding into a pond near Mount Eliza, Australia. The pilot and two crewmembers were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the…NTSB WPR19FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell 112 · Mt Hood, ORThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane in close proximity to mountainous terrain in an area of mountain wave activity that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's degraded decision making and…NTSB CEN19WA057Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA46 · St. Peter Port, United KingdomOn January 21, 2013, about 2012 UTC, a Piper PA-46-301P, N264DB, operated by a private individual, disappeared from radar 15 nm north of Guernsey, Channel Island, United Kingdom. The airplane is believed to have crashed in English Channel and is presumed…NTSB CEN19LA056Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3C · Kidron, OHThe loss of airplane control after an engine flameout and auto-feather system interruption during the takeoff climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Iron Mountain, MIThe pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.NTSB WPR19LA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Ellensburg, WAThe instrument rated pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR19LA062Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Langley, WAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA19WA092Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Campinas do Sul County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA25-235 airplane that occurred on January 12, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while the helicopter was in an out-of-ground effect hover.NTSB CEN19LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Uvalde, TXThe slipping of the sprag clutch due to galling of the sprags and corresponding sprag contact surfaces within the clutch assembly, which rendered the helicopter uncontrollable.NTSB WPR19LA058Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA19LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Soddy-Daisy, TNThe pilot's improper decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB GAA19CA124Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Santa Maria Island, FLThe pilot's loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at a low altitude after being struck in the head by a bird.NTSB CEN19LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA19RA077Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109 · Santa Maria Coronango, State of Puebla, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTA A109S helicopter that occurred on December 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Center, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19LA072Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Mayport, FLAn in-flight loss of control following an encounter with supercooled large droplet icing conditions, which ultimately resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent inflight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed…NTSB ERA19FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR19FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.NTSB GAA19CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Riggins, IDThe pilot's improper preflight performance planning and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient speed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.NTSB CEN19WA102Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Beauberry, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR22 airplane that occurred on December 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19FA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525 · Memphis, INThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Knox City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed with a tailwind, which resulted in the helicopter settling with power, and his subsequent incorrect collective application while attempting to recover, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a…NTSB GAA19WA419Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TB20 · Dinard Pleurtuit, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SOCATA TB20 airplane that occurred on November 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Barnesville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ERA19FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportLancair Legacy RG · Gainesville, GAThe pilots’ failure to execute a go-around when the nighttime autopilot-coupled approach became unstable, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot and…NTSB CEN19FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American P51 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver at an altitude where he was unable to recover the airplane before impacting terrain.NTSB ERA19LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Lake City, FLThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain flight.NTSB ERA19WA040Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Nassau, BahamasThe government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway Exec · Saint Pierre, St. Pierre & MiquelonNTSB ERA19FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado 1 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the airplane's exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN19FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bradley, SDThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA19LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ENG19WA004Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationAgusta Agusta AW169 · Leicester, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Agusta AW169, which occurred on October 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB WPR19WA015Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell UH -1H · Vermaaklikheid, South AfricaOn October 23, 2018, about 0745 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLP, impacted terrain during a firefighting mission near Vermaaklikheid, South Africa. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged in…NTSB ERA19FA023Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Woodbine, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH601 · Junction City, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB DCA19WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Hong Kong, ChinaThe government of China has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on October 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of China's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ERA19LA012Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Westhampton Beach, NYThe instructor's decision to conduct and continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions with a known flight instrument anomaly, which resulted in spatial disorientation, causing a loss of airplane control and subsequent…NTSB CEN19FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Poolville, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in instrument conditions.NTSB ERA19TA005Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Bridgeville, DEThe pilot's mismanagement of collective pitch control during takeoff from an area with numerous obstacles, which resulted in the helicopter entering a low rotor rpm state and a forced hard landing.NTSB ANC19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne X-Series · North Pole, AKThe student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN19WA001Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 5 · Yécora, MexicoOn October 1, 2018, about 2110 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 210, US registration N8388Z, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sonora, Mexico. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has assigned an accredited representative…NTSB ANC19WA001Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Bodaybo, RussiaOn October 1, 2018, at an undetermined time, a Robinson R-44-II helicopter, RA-05758, impacted water and sank prior to colliding with a power transmission line near Bodaybo, Russia. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Interstate Aviation…NTSB WPR18FA279Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · La Verne, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine…NTSB CEN18FA391Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water.