NTSB investigations, AL
49 cases where the defining event was Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
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| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ERA26FA338Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportReed Julian Estill RV-4 · Albertville, ALOn September 15, 2026, about 0620 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RV-4, N469TW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albertville, Alabama. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA26FA067Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Irvington, ALOn December 13, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, an American Champion Decathlon, N157WB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Roy E. Ray Airfield (5R7), Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB ERA25FA071Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMagni Builder M-16 · Foley, ALThe sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSmith T Gunter Quick Silver SP II · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.NTSB ERA24LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRabe Richard Exec 162F · Tuscumbia, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.NTSB ERA24FA055Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E95 · Elkmont, ALThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during slow flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which he was unable to recover.NTSB ERA23FA175Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Chelsea, ALThe pilot’s delayed corrective inputs while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of multiple sedating medications.NTSB ERA23LA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDestiny XLT · Oneonta, ALThe uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.NTSB ERA22FA343Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Andalusia, ALThe pilot’s acute incapacitation by a syncopal episode, which resulted in the helicopter departing controlled flight and colliding with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7 · Huntsville, ALThe pilot’s impairment due to the effects of ethanol, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain on approach to landing.NTSB ERA22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.NTSB ERA21LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Troy, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA21LA162Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Bessemer, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA21LA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Attalla, ALA loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.NTSB ERA20LA314Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair CH750 Cruzer · Boaz, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into an area of low clouds.NTSB ERA20LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Alabaster, ALA loss of control and lack of climb performance shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20CA116Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain glider control and his exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA18FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Ashville, ALDescent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA17CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDedeaux Gary G GN-1 · Elba, ALThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA17FA136Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hayden, ALThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control and in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA17CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA16FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's…NTSB ERA16LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Michael E Stol CH 701 · Eufala, ALA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures. Also causal was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff…NTSB GAA15LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Ozark, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal airframe vibrations, and a hard landing during the subsequent hovering autorotation.NTSB ERA15FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alabaster, ALAn in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA15CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.NTSB ERA15CA064Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Athens, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines while on final approach.NTSB ERA14FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Clay, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not…NTSB ERA13CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA13LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…NTSB ERA12FA566Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Crane Hill, ALThe pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.NTSB ERA12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStrout Frank Aventura II · Laceys Spring, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of the required rating to operate the airplane.NTSB ERA12FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39C · Rainbow City, ALAn in-flight loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA11LA496Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Adventure Zephyr II · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack during takeoff, which led to an in-flight loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA11FA391Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Demopolis, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a…NTSB ERA11FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Theodore, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at night in deteriorating weather conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ERA10CA185Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportShaw Fisher FP 404 · Lillian, ALThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA10LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelcher William B II Firestar · Wetumpka, ALThe student pilot’s in-flight loss of control as a result of previous damage to the airplane from an undetermined event.NTSB ERA10FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Heflin, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…NTSB ERA09LA455Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, ALA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7HC · Centre, ALThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.NTSB NYC08CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHood Junior Ace · Ashville, ALThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC08FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's intentional visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control in flight. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the…NTSB MIA08CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.NTSB NYC08FA157Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, ALThe pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.NTSB NYC08LA087Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Free Bird Sportlite · McCullough, ALThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.