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 CEN10LA401Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKlemme William H Zenith CH 701 · Iowa Falls, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the model of airplane.NTSB WPR10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.NTSB CEN10FA392Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35C33 · Tolar, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at night over a rural area, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN10FA394Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA397Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LAImproper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinations by maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspections by two pilots.NTSB CEN10CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Santa Rosa, NMThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusty surface winds conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the flight.NTSB CEN10CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Bison, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continuance of an unstabilized final approach and the improper use of flaps during the go-around.NTSB CEN10CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.NTSB WPR10FA325Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.NTSB WPR10FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander CallAir · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin to the ground.NTSB WPR10CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyer MEYER-LEGACY · Burns, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in a loss of lateral and directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA342Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-12 · Salida, COThe pilot’s incorrect elevator trim setting and his inexperience in the airplane make/model.NTSB ANC10CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Angels Camp, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.NTSB ANC10LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Unalaska, AKThe pilot's inappropriate low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA299Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOliver Vans RV-9A · May, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's ingestion of an impairing level of over-the-counter medication.NTSB WPR10LA297Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBernhard Vans RV8 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Coyote II S6 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed.NTSB CEN10RA319Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MexicoOn June 13, 2010, approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B, XA-TWK, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the initial climb from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airstrip, Felipe Carrillo Puerto,…NTSB CEN10FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lidderdale, IAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA10LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Edenton, NCThe flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…NTSB CEN10FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Knobel, ARThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR10LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CAThe inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…NTSB ANC10FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…NTSB WPR10LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffer William C Quicksilver MX II SP · Visalia, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment while landing.NTSB WPR10LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmithwick/Treidel Tukan · Prairie, IDThe pilot's loss of control of the weight-shift-controlled airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…NTSB CEN10LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Watertown, SDThe pilot's loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic, low-altitude maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmant due to alcohol.NTSB CEN10CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolden Frank Joseph Rans S6ES · Waxahachie, TXThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall/msuh.NTSB CEN10CA290Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 0-58B · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb.NTSB CEN10CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Belton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN10CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · Parker, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds.NTSB WPR10LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRice GN-1 AIR Campier · Paulden, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.NTSB ERA10CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · East Haddam, CTThe pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGardner Douglas P VAN/RV8A · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB CEN10LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Thomas K Kitfox Speedster · Defiance, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing low-altitude maneuvers.NTSB ERA10LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRutter Herbert G Long EZ · Wakefield, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly align the airplane with the final approach path to the runway and his subsequent loss of control during his attempts to correct the flight path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s progressive cognitive decline due to…NTSB ERA10CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Cambridge, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA10CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt.NTSB WPR10FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TXThe pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB CEN10LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20G · Benton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR10FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yuma, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.NTSB CEN10CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR10CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Willows, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC10CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.