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 WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA10TA501Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's loss of control of the helicopter during the intentional demonstration of a low speed, hydraulics-off maneuver, that was warned against in the helicopter manufacturer's flight manual.NTSB CEN10FA557Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial…NTSB ERA10LA488Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MAThe pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.NTSB ANC10LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Paxson, AKThe pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Atkinson, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN10LA526Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Kolb Twinstar Mark · Elkhart, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB ERA10CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2 · Winterville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB ERA10FA464Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10FA519Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportKwech Glasair RG Super 11S · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB WPR10FA448Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Redwood City, CAA loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…NTSB ANC10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR10CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Caldwell, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB WPR10FA438Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Belgrade, MTThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Seneca, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB WPR10FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/600 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA10CA477Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeam-Walter RS-15 · Windsor, VAThe pilot's inadequate installation and preflight inspection of the right rudervator assembly, which resulted in a loss control during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA429Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFinney Thorp T-18 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn and at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10FA493Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Calhan, COThe pilots'failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CEN10LA491Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchneider Christen Eagle II · Clearwater, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his improper decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers without proper experience or training in aerobatic flight. Also causal was his conduct of aerobatic flight in an airplane loaded outside its weight and…NTSB ERA10FA435Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Scout X-C · Amherst, VAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10LA497Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Charles W Vans RV-7A · El Dorado, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees on takeoff at night. Contributing factors were fatigue and the pilot's lack of recent nighttime experience.NTSB ANC10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.NTSB ERA10LA431Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaxair MU 582 Drifter · Old Forge, NYThe pilot's failure to use the full length of the lake, which necessitated a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff that resulted in an accelerated stall.NTSB CEN10CA528Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClem William B III Dominator Gyrocopter · Brighton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during landing.NTSB CEN10CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mack, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB WPR10CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Wenden, AZThe pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA10FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Orange, MAThe pilots did not maintain control of the airplane during a flight in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR10LA393Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18A · Billings, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR10CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA407Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Aguadilla, PRThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations, which resulted in the overweight helicopter's lack of hover capability out of ground effect.NTSB CEN10LA463Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Lindsay, NEThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and evidence was insufficient to definitively establish whether the…NTSB ERA10FA404Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Saltsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…NTSB WPR10FA383Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.NTSB ERA10CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Onset, MAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB ANC10FA067Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild C-123K · McKinley Park, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a low altitude stall, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.NTSB WPR10FA373Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMarshall CH601 HDS · Kapowsin, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN10LA470Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Delaware, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.NTSB WPR10FA369Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane following a loss of power in the right engine. The reason for the loss of power in the right engine could not be determined.NTSB CEN10LA442Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLunceford Sparrowhawk II · Tell City, INThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA443Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's decision not to advance the engines to takeoff power during the go-around, as stipulated by the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB ERA10LA365Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Air Ventures Comp AIR 8 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to retrim the airplane and maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB CEN10LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Minden, NEThe pilot's inadequate flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.NTSB CEN10CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA410Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB WPR10CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeonard Trudy Kitfox III · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.NTSB ERA10FA359Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions around a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent actual instrument experience.