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
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 WPR12FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits USA Savannah ADV · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at or above the airplane's maximum ceiling, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane…NTSB WPR12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, ORThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR12CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB ERA12FA540Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach.NTSB CEN12LA605Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TXThe pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a…NTSB CEN12LA602Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39C · Davenport, IAThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation.NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe 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 an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…NTSB CEN12FA594Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rye, COThe pilot’s selection of a flightpath toward rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB CEN12CA603Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Pittsford, MIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR12FA378Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Nephi, UTThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a microburst/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.NTSB ERA12LA535Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Millville, NJThe pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane control during the simulated engine-out landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.NTSB CEN12FA579Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLee Paul SQ 2000 · Pierre, SDThe airplane's entry into a pilot-induced oscillation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the left entrance door opening in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA572Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEberle John S Fokker DR-1 Triplane · Parker, COThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to the airplane’s reduced climb performance during high density altitude operations.NTSB CEN12CA588Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Stss · Wanamingo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12LA528Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Dansville, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.NTSB CEN12CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Watkins, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN12FA571Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Milner, COThe student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN12CA595Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Comfort, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA12WA554Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 212 · Malvinas, PeruOn August 23, 2012, about 2020 universal coordinated time (1520 local time), a Bell 212, Peruvian registration OB-1912-P, operated by Los Andes S.A.C., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while approaching a jungle landing site about 19…NTSB ERA12CA523Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Bedford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to shutoff the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around and the weight at which the airplane was…NTSB CEN12WA560Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPaulistinha 56-C1 56-C1 · Braga, PortugalThis report is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese Government.NTSB CEN12LA552Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Tribune, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop.NTSB CEN12CA598Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Gresham, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA544Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer, N36289 G-164B · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the aerial application flight.NTSB WPR12LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFechtner KR-2 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach to the airport.NTSB CEN12LA626Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIson Eros · Schoolcraft, MIThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.NTSB CEN12CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Harvey, NDThe pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight on a turf runway and with a tailwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB WPR12LA347Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Deer Island, ORA loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA532Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Evansville, INThe pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator.NTSB CEN12LA529Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Palo Pinto, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and a proper pitch attitude and airspeed while performing a go-around.NTSB WPR12CA343Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · White City, ORThe student pilot's attempt to keep the airplane airborne and continue the takeoff after the airplane bounced off the turf runway prematurely during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR12FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.NTSB CEN12CA484Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Austin, INThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain during a low-level aerial application flight and lost control of the helicopter.NTSB ERA12CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBayliss Milton A III X-AIR · Houlton, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA480Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScotts-Bell 47 47G-2A · Akeley, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.NTSB CEN12CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.NTSB ERA12LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.NTSB CEN12LA466Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportToman Jack JR Skystar Kitfox 4 · Cross Lake, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.NTSB WPR12LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerem DR-107 · Bridger, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cooperstown, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Miami, TXAn in-flight loss of control on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA462Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Walsenburg, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while turning from base to final leg in the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN12LA453Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Britt, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during an agricultural application operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distracted attention due to personal cell phone use during flight operations.NTSB ERA12FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Laytonsville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway…NTSB CEN12CA442Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoppelt Fredric F F. 8L Falco · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR12CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSud Aviation/Eurocopter Alouette II SE313B · Glenn, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind while hovering, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR12LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb in high-density altitude conditions and with the airplane’s weight in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB ERA12WA446Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Sao Paulo, BrazilOn July 11, 2012, at 1300 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PT-HOL, operated by Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda, was destroyed following a loss of in-flight control and collision with a building near Sao Paulo,…NTSB WPR12FA297Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his premature flap…