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 ANC14CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32-260 · Anderson, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14FA330Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDavid Fitzgerald Zenith · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while climbing to avoid terrain while operating at a high density altitude, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.NTSB CEN14LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Manistee, MIThe pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…NTSB CEN14LA411Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Lonn Avid Amphibian · Waterville, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Beach, NDThe student pilot's failure to initiate a go-around sooner, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC14CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven R Mcneese Airborne Edge X · Palmer, AKThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high speed taxi test and inadvertent lift-off, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN14CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky · Steamboat Springs, COThe student rated pilot's inadvertent flight control input resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB WPR14FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L - NO Series · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve climb performance and maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…NTSB CEN14CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Allen, NEThe pilot did not ensure sufficient obstacle clearance for potential wind conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the helicopter.NTSB ERA14CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Winchester, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.NTSB CEN14FA396Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRender RV 9A · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB CEN14LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton William J Stits Playmate SA11A · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff after encountering rapidly changing wind conditions.NTSB ERA14LA363Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC 1B · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lafollette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR14LA309Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pago Pago, AntarcticaA loss of airplane control during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB WPR14FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Littlefield, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14WA304Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 - L · Albury Aerodrome, AustraliaOn July 20, 2014 about 1600 local time, a Cessna 182L airplane, Australian registration VH-TRS, collided with terrain near Albury Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB WPR14FA303Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR14CA301Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Hubbart, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN14FA369Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Newkirk, NMThe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN14CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.NTSB ERA14FA339Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAllen Steen Skybolt · Carrollton, GAAn in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations or based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14LA372Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Wallis, TXThe pilot’s loss of glider control and its subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available information.NTSB CEN14CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff.NTSB WPR14LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey-Moyes Microlights Dragonfly B Model · Buckley, WAThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control due to a loss of flight control effectiveness for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA14LA330Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportZubair S Khan Raven · Mattituck, NYThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane was loaded within its calculated center of gravity limits, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a subsequent unrecoverable stall.NTSB CEN14RA340Accident · 11 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 31P · Czestochowska, PolandNTSB WPR14CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Gaston, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid.NTSB CEN14LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to land on a runway closed by a notice to airmen and the loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB CEN14LA336Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Sport · Omro, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for a newly installed wing, which resulted in the aircraft stalling and the subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA14FA322Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-level, high angle-of-bank turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall.NTSB CEN14FA328Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Georgetown, COThe pilot’s inability to maintain a climb while maneuvering the airplane in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s climb performance and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and…NTSB WPR14LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B2 · Dietrich, IDThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation from a previously undiagnosed medical condition while in cruise flight, which resulted in his inability to maintain helicopter control.NTSB WPR14LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkyraider Skyraider · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN14FA325Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDoyle James E Skybolt · Midlothian, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inverted spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA326Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Mayhill, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while performing a go-around in strong, gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in strong, gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN14IA329Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Temple, TXThe pilot’s failure to reposition the yaw servo hydraulic switch to the “on” position during the pretakeoff hydraulic system check, which resulted in a complete lack of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor system and increased the load required to move the…NTSB CEN14CA341Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Sudan, TXThe pilot's lapse in monitoring the airplane's speed during a low level aerial application maneuver and its subsequent stall during the maneuver.NTSB ERA14LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Houston, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN14CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Knox, INThe student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control.NTSB WPR14FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportParker Loehle Mustang T5151 · Livermore, CAAn in-flight fire of unknown origin for reasons that could not be determined because of impact damage and postimpact fire damage.NTSB ERA14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB WPR14CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-235 · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN14LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…NTSB CEN14LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MOThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14CA317Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport · Watertown, SDThe uncertificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC14CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.NTSB WPR14FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s decision to approach rising mountainous terrain at too low an altitude to clear it and his subsequent attempt to climb, which exceeded the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB WPR14FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G 21A · Sula, MTThe pilot's decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA14FA292Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · East Patchogue, NYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.