Fatal NTSB investigations, OK
38 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'OK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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" = 'OK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 CEN26FA275Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech E18S · Guymon, OKOn August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR26FA054Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHughes 369D · Pryor, OKOn December 5, 2025, about 0858 central standard time, a Hughes 369D, N161LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pryor, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA229Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRans S-14 · Guthrie, OKOn June 30, 2025, about 2054 central daylight time, a Rans S-14 airplane, N981CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN24FA094Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · Hydro, OKThe helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup.NTSB CEN23FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Hooker, OKThe pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA050Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 170 · Gage, OKThe non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…NTSB CEN22LA321Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Bennington, OKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB CEN22LA303Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA145Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN22FA070Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310J · Inola, OKThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN22FA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · Perry, OKA loss of lateral control during a hover that resulted in an impact with terrain. Based on the available evidence, the reason for the loss of lateral control could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA396Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMonnett Moni · Tulsa, OKAn aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21FA314Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Seiling, OKThe pilot’s in-flight loss of control due to the structural failure of a wing fitting and separation of the outboard wing section. Also causal were the inadequate wing fitting inspections, which failed to detect the initial corrosion and crack before it…NTSB CEN21FA300Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Roff, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during low-level nighttime flight.NTSB CEN19FA104Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Yukon, OKThe airplane’s unairworthy thrust reverser (T/R) system due to inadequate maintenance that resulted in an asymmetric T/R deployment during an approach to the airport and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN18FA310Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra EA 400 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB CEN18FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN16FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an…NTSB CEN16FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHarris-Runyan Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OKThe pilot's delay in recovering from an aerobatic maneuver resulting in collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Owasso, OKThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a known one-engine-inoperative condition. The reasons for the loss of control and engine shutdown could not be determined because the airplane was not equipped with a crash-resistant recorder and postaccident…NTSB CEN14FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OKThe pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.NTSB CEN13FA344Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Talihina, OKThe helicopter pilot's failure to see and avoid the 40-ft-tall lamp post during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the obstructions in the takeoff path.NTSB CEN13FA221Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Collinsville, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB CEN13FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Guymon, OKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…NTSB CEN13FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OKThe airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.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 CEN12LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkeeter 1M · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach as he was executing a turn to provide spacing between his airplane and an airplane on the runway.NTSB CEN12FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OKThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…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 CEN11LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN10FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bristow, OKThe pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB DFW08FA237Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Collinsville, OKThe crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.NTSB DEN08LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDickey RV-6A · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB DFW08LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTromsness Enterprises Turbine LE · Miami, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident included his extensive use of medications and/or his multiple medical conditions and the failure of the FAA to follow up on his reported medication…NTSB DFW08FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lindsay, OKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB DFW08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions , and prevailing instrument…