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 CEN18WA393Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Wolfsberg, AustriaNTSB CEN18LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Todd Mission, TXThe passenger’s inadvertent interference with the tail rotor pedals, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN18LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV6 · Coldwater, KSThe pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDaniels Alan L Kitfox Series 7 · Lowville, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR18CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Burlington, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA18WA207Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAero Eli Servizi Yo-Yo 222 · Musile del Piave, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Aero Eli Servizi Yo-Yo 222 helicopter that occurred on July 13, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the…NTSB CEN18LA270Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Bismarck, ILA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18WA586Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBeagle B121 · Bembridge, Isle of Wight, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEAGLE B121 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB ERA18FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRutan Defiant · Plainville, CTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRose Parrakeet A-1 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rulo, NEThe pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation.NTSB CEN18WA264Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Ponte de Sor, PortugalThe government of Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 152 airplane that occurred on July 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Portugal's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN18FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus 3F · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA18FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR18LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAutogyro Calidus · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 114 · Corsicana, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during a soft-field takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a rejected takeoff.NTSB ERA18LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…NTSB CEN18WA256Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Bad Voslau, AustriaOn June 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S airplane, F-HFPL, impacted terrain at Bad Voslau Airport, Bad Voslau, Austria. The pilot in command and passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The flight was…NTSB GAA18CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling City, TXA loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Arthur, NEThe pilot's failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18FA178Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Aguila, AZThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while attempting a thermal climb at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that precluded recovery.NTSB ERA18FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Diamondhead, MSThe student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.NTSB WPR18LA177Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus M · Richfield, UTAn inflight loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while conducting a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB ERA18WA237Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109 · Espírito Santo, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Agusta A109 helicopter that occurred on June 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN18LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRGJ Johnson AIR CAM · Greenwood, ILThe pilot's decision to take off with insufficient runway available and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA18FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Springfield Township, NJA loss of control due to spatial disorientation while climbing after departure in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB CEN18LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAston Kinsey Tercel · Cokeville, WYThe loss of gyrocopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the gyrocopter revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18FA216Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Monroe, WISpatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control during the missed approach conducted in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to execute an instrument approach in weather conditions that were below…NTSB ERA18LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilots’ improper in-flight weather evaluation and decision to continue the approach, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s…NTSB CEN18FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Moose, WYThe pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the operator's published tour flight…NTSB ANC18FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMason Hal J Kitfox Model 1 · Salem, ORThe student pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane for which he was not endorsed to fly solo and in which he had limited experience or training, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after takeoff.NTSB WPR18LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Pulse · Mountain Home, IDThe hang glider's encounter with a developing vortex or dust devil while maneuvering during an airshow routine, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preexisting and worsening…NTSB ERA18LA157Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Amagansett, NYThe pilot's decision to fly under a thunderstorm and a subsequent encounter with turbulence and restricted visibility in heavy rain, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN18FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Midland, TXAn inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB WPR18FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ 2 · Melville, NYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, spin, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Payson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN18FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB GAA18CA311Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent decision to not perform a go-around, which resulted in the main landing gear contacting tall wheat and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN18LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.NTSB CEN18WA196Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAvid Avid Flyer · Granada, SpainOn May 26, 2018, at 1030 UTC, an Avid Flyer Stol, EC-YFP, encountered a loss of climb during initial climb out and subsequent impact with terrain near Loja Aerodrome, Granada, Spain. The experimental airplane was destroyed; the pilot suffered serious injuries…NTSB ERA18FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN18FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJames Donald Baker Zenith · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff.NTSB ERA18FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Bennington, VTThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during a turn.NTSB GAA18CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions and with an incorrect flap configuration.NTSB ERA18WA151Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Itacoatiara, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 210 airplane that occurred on May 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN18WA169Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Clonbullogue, IrelandNTSB ERA18WA153Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell Helicopter 206 · Barra da Tijuca, BrazilNTSB CEN18LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control.