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 CEN12LA427Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurray Richard F Aircam BY Lockwood · Taos, NMThe pilot's decision to fly in gusty wind conditions at low altitude over mountainous terrain contrary to guidance in the airplane flight manual and subsequent loss of airplane control due to wind and turbulence.NTSB CEN12CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Denton, TXThe flight instructor and student pilot exceeded the helicopter's takeoff performance, which resulted in low rotor rpm and settling.NTSB WPR12FA295Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Piru, CAThe pilot’s failure to recover from a stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB CEN12CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Greers Ferry, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.NTSB CEN12CA423Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Manvel, NDThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wheat field.NTSB ERA12CA472Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chutter SKY Writer 2 · Hamburg, NYThe operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control while landing.NTSB CEN12LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven Bornstein/Thomas Whitta Zenith · Centerburg, OHThe pilot’s inability to actuate the airplane’s rudder during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFields Mike Hawk SSC · Evansville, INThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB WPR12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA12CA418Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1C · West Chester, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…NTSB CEN12CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer TH55A/269A · Grinnell, IAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind during a hovering maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and directional control.NTSB CEN12LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny 2000 · Shelbyville, INThe operation of the aircraft by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to plan for the high density altitude and to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB WPR12CA271Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Okanogan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.NTSB CEN12LA381Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Farmersville, OHThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff after noting reduced engine power in high density altitude.NTSB CEN12CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, COThe student pilot’s improper performance of a soft field takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the situation.NTSB ERA12CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…NTSB CEN12CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, INThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA389Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.NTSB ERA12FA387Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPhillips William L Challenger · Plant City, FLThe non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during approach and landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of both total and recent flight experience.NTSB ERA12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Blairs, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.NTSB ERA12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12LA386Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GAThe pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12FA385Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47 · Lake Wales, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing to cruise altitude in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) following disconnect of the autopilot. The reason for the autopilot disconnect could not be determined during…NTSB CEN12LA336Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Zahl, NDThe non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA241Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWestcott Prowler Jaguar · Salinas, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff due to an incapacitating cardiac event.NTSB ERA12LA373Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFaltin John R Rotorway Exec 162F · Smoketown, PAA loss of control during a post-maintenance test flight due to improper tracking of the helicopter’s main rotor blades by the pilot/aircraft builder.NTSB CEN12LA330Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery.NTSB ANC12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN12LA324Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Perry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.NTSB CEN12FA321Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · (Gulf of Mexico)The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while landing on an obstructed helipad, which resulted in a collision and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the helipad owner to mark the helipad closed and the failure…NTSB CEN12FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTackabury Air-Cam · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Peoria, ILThe pilot’s loss of control while hover-taxiing.NTSB CEN12IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fowlerville, MIThe airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA12LA364Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoyes B/Bailey B Dragonfly · Trenton, GAThe airplane's entry into an uncontrolled descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and it could not be determined whether the…NTSB WPR12FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s decision to take off in known adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain and an area of low ceilings, snow, and fog, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MIThe pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaggonner Excalibur · Buhl, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA218Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Kingston, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering in flight.NTSB ERA12CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Pittsfield, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN12LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDial David L Titan Tornado II · Checotah, OKThe noncertificated pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display.NTSB WPR12LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarley Kolb Firestar II · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR12LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, ORThe flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.NTSB ERA12LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Erwin, NCThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.NTSB WPR12LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity 2000 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in a canyon, which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from an encounter with terrain-induced turbulence.NTSB CEN12FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB CEN12CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Moorhead, MNThe failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.