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 ERA11CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Belle Glades, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.NTSB CEN11LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from an autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Covington, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Cortez, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA11CA340Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20G · Monroeville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB WPR11FA256Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA11LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA11CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11FA332Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB ERA11CA331Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.NTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.NTSB ERA11CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/600 · Apoka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.NTSB WPR11CA250Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while attempting a transition from hovering flight to forward flight over a mesa in windy, downdraft conditions.NTSB WPR11LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB WPR11FA242Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wendover, UTThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the downwind turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and exceedance of the approved weight and…NTSB ERA11CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurstboro, NYThe flying pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision while landing with a gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and pilot under evaluation…NTSB ERA11CA319Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero AT SP Zoo AT-4 LSA · Concord, NHThe student pilot's loss of aircraft control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11FA359Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s loss of control due to his not maintaining adequate airspeed and altitude during a simulated hydraulic flight control failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial response.NTSB ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA11TA317Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Panama City, FLThe drooping electrical conduit, which snagged the vertical fin and resulted in the pilot's inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to have the pilot fly the helicopter out of the hangar.NTSB CEN11LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Freemont, MIThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because the propeller was not provided for further examination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol.NTSB ANC11CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.NTSB WPR11FA232Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.NTSB CEN11FA346Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHansen IB C Cassutt III M · Erie, COThe pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event.NTSB CEN11LA364Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.NTSB CEN11CA360Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLammers Sjef J Apache · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during take-off in a cross wind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN11CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB ANC11TA031Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech B200 · Atqasuk, AKThe pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during an instrument approach in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s fatigue, the operator’s decision to initiate the flight…NTSB WPR11LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.NTSB ERA11FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB CEN11CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OKThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA11FA287Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in…NTSB ERA11CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MDThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB CEN11LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MNThe pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ANC11CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportThomas Europa · Shreveport, LAThe loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA316Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorris Dominator · Blue Springs, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB ERA11FA274Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Miami Gardens, FLThe pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA11FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Indiana, PAThe pilot's operation of the helicopter at a low-forward airspeed out of ground effect, which resulted in the helicopter’s loss of translational lift and tail rotor authority and the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN11FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJurmu Stol CH701 · Pulaski, WIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.NTSB CEN11CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSolo Wings Windlass Aquilla · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled airplane becoming inadvertently airborne and subsequently impacting the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and…NTSB ERA11FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Altavista, VAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.NTSB CEN11FA302Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Topeka, KSThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s minimal experience flying in actual instrument conditions.NTSB ERA11WA265Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-810C · Manaus, BrazilOn April 21, 2011, about 1850 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-810C, Brazilian registration PT-EFS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Eduardo Gomes Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. The two flight crewmembers and five…NTSB CEN11FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane that was equipped for flight in visual meteorological conditions only, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disoriented and loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportClaus Rodney L Christen Eagle II · San Angelo, TXThe pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CEN11FA285Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.