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"
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 WPR18LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb.NTSB GAA18CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA18FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Woburn, MAThe pilots' loss of control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA18LA249Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEdward R. Sugg Sonex · Marion, SCImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA559Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34 · Miami, FLThe pilot under instruction’s failure to maintain the twin-engine airplane’s minimum control airspeed with one engine inoperative and the flight instructor’s distraction when reconfiguring the airplane following the simulated engine failure, which resulted in…NTSB GAA18CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chino, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA18FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's loss of control during approach for landing following a total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN18LA378Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Hereford, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR18LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Jackson, CAA loss of directional control during takeoff and initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBosko Wr/Bosko Ce Safari · Highgate, VTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover.NTSB WPR18FA253Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114 · Jean, NVThe pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB CEN18WA376Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Domažlická 1059, Plzen - Skvrnany, CzechiaOn September 5, 2018, at 1533 Coordinated Universal Time, a Robinson R44, I-CCNI, impacted terrain while maneuvering at low altitude, Plzen-Skvmany, Czech Republic. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.The investigation is under the…NTSB WPR18FA247Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Duo Discus T · New Washoe City, NVThe pilot’s delayed recovery from an inadvertent spin and/or spiral dive and an exceedance of the glider’s design limit load during recovery, which resulted in an overload failure of both wings.NTSB CEN18FA368Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · St Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude after takeoff in dark night conditions which resulted in a collision with the water.NTSB ERA18FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirtime Cygnet · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA18LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Kent, VAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around.NTSB ERA18FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Island Pond, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA508Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Corvallis, ORThe student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR18FA237Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Descanso, CAThe pilot's decision to enter a spin without sufficient altitude to recover. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance calculations, which placed the airplane outside the normal and acrobatic category flight envelope,…NTSB GAA18CA499Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain lateral control of the weight-shift-controlled aircraft during the landing flare.NTSB GAA18CA512Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed while flying in a canyon in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC18WA077Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Fort Simpson, CanadaOn August 17, 2018, about 0035 Coordinated Universal Time, an amphibious float-equipped Cessna U206G airplane, C-FNEQ, nosed over while landing at Little Doctor Lake near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Of the five souls onboard, the pilot and…NTSB CEN18LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLazair II · Racine, OHThe impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the lack of evidence.NTSB GAA18CA490Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · DePere, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and his subsequent failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB DCA18IA269Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDJI Phantom · Blacksburg, VAthe drone pilot's incorrect control inputs due to insufficient knowledge of the aircraft flight manual procedures. Contributing to the incident was the close proximity of the observers, and the decision to conduct a demonstration near the observers in a…NTSB WPR18FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Sylmar, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gilliam Glacier, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN18LA328Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · South Beloit, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA217Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Hornet · St. George, UTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to an unexpected gust of wind.NTSB WPR18FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Baker City, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing approach as a result of his diversion of attention after a series of non-essential aircraft systems became inoperative following the failure of the engine-driven vacuum pump,…NTSB GAA18CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQac Quickie · helena, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and a proper descent rate during an aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN18CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greeley, COThe pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and…NTSB WPR18LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Basin City, WAThe pilot's improper execution of a slowing and turning maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB WPR18TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportICP Savannah · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after encountering a downdraft on approach to the runway.NTSB GAA18CA471Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dowagiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff.NTSB CEN18FA310Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra EA 400 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA306Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 3B · Custer, SDThe pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN18LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuchanan Kitfox IV · Loma, COThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-altitude flight over a river and his inadequate monitoring of the environment, which resulted in a collision with a cableway.NTSB GAA18CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Prairie, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during takeoff with a crosswind.NTSB ERA18WA209Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 90 · Sao Paulo, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90 that occurred on July 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB ERA18LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Haverhill, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering the airplane at a very low altitude in a confined area while attempting to land on a river.NTSB GAA18CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV9 · Holland, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.NTSB GAA18CA450Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA18WA198Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Ayolas, ParaguayThe government of Paraguay has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on July 25, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Paraguay's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN18WA308Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT301 · Ascension, Chihuahua, MexicoOn July 25, 2018, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Mexican registered Air Tractor AT 301 airplane, XB-OVB, impacted terrain near Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local…NTSB WPR18LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH 1H · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's loss of control during a precautionary landing following an abnormal noise in-flight, the source of which could not be determined.NTSB CEN18CA293Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJust JA30 Superstol · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the base to final turn and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Milford, IAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a flight control system malfunction were observed.NTSB WPR18FA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDouglas DC3 · Burnet, TXThe copilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff roll and the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the copilot during the takeoff and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane briefly becoming airborne and…