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 CEN16FA224Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Creede, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or…NTSB GAA16CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Munday, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, runway excursion, collision with a fence, and substantial damage.NTSB GAA16CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 150 · York, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with a peach tree(s).NTSB ERA16FA208Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Collegedale, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN16LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Deming, NMThe pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN16FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Marion, ILThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed while executing a simulated engine failure and landing maneuver, which resulted in the wing's critical angle of attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA16CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Moundsville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN16FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Wishek, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…NTSB CEN16FA211Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Houston, TXThe pilot's improper go-around procedure that did not ensure that the airplane was at a safe airspeed before raising the flaps, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and spin into…NTSB GAA16CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Hastings, MNThe pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.NTSB GAA16CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBilly Amerson Stol CH 750 · Manning, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a fence and trees.NTSB CEN16FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPruss Richard S Kitfox IV · De Smet, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a steep turn at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN16LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Ropesville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.NTSB GAA16CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover.NTSB ERA16WA207Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-160 · Corumbaiba, BrazilNTSB CEN16LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NEAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA16LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans.NTSB ERA16WA321Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationVans RV7 · Cordoba, ArgentinaOn May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The…NTSB WPR16FA112Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT 6 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inability to return to the departure airport due to an unspecified in-flight emergency for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.NTSB CEN16FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, COThe pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was…NTSB ERA16WA205Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-25-235 · Unai, BrazilOn May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial…NTSB ERA16FA186Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's improper decision to allow the passenger to attempt a landing, which resulted in a loss of control during landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the deteriorated shoulder…NTSB GAA16CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, INThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off the side of the runway and impact with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA16LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1B · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout.NTSB GAA16CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Simsbury, CTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane's subsequent impact with a fence during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA227Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Plainview, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the maximum crosswind component during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Critz, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Batavia, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN16WA176Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRans S12 · Wiener Neustadt, Austria, AustriaOn May 6, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport, Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed. The…NTSB CEN16LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge X Classic · Rush City, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate pitch attitude during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to conduct a solo flight without a solo endorsement in an…NTSB ERA16FA176Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Syosset, NYThe pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions with only a partial instrument panel due to a failure of the airplane's vacuum pump. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation and the…NTSB GAA16CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Plano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB WPR16LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 5 · San Ardo, CAThe failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.NTSB ERA16FA170Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Pompano Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control while demonstrating a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper response to the simulated engine failure.NTSB ERA16FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstabilized landing approach and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees near the end of the runway.NTSB CEN16LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 L4 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in varying wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sterling City, TXThe pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over.NTSB ERA16FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyskamp Bruce A Acroduster · Belton, SCA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire damage. Also causal was the pilot's loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, INThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB CEN16LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Los Fresnos, TXThe pilot's inability to see and avoid the power lines because of trees obscuring his view.NTSB CEN16WA174Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Strakonice, CzechiaOn April 20, 2016, at 1253 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 150 airplane, Czech Republic registration OK-OKA, serial number 150741140, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near the Strakonice Airport (LKST), Strakonice, Czech…NTSB CEN16FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 A90 1 · Slidell, LAThe unstable approach in black-hole conditions, resulting in the airplane overshooting the runway extended centerline and descending well below a safe glidepath for the runway. Contributing to the accident was the lack of monitoring by the copilot allowing…NTSB ERA16FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16WA163Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Bely Island, RussiaNTSB ERA16FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Westmoreland, NYThe pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and…NTSB DCA16WA131Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2 · Kiunga, Papua New GuineaThe government of Papua New Guinea has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2 airplane that occurred on April 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Papua New Guinea's…