NTSB investigations, ID
80 cases where the sequence of events included 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 WPR14LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt instead of initiating a go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical…NTSB WPR14LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkyraider Skyraider · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.NTSB WPR13FA380Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNelson KR-2 · Cataldo, IDThe pilot’s decision to intentionally enter a spin in the airplane, which had unknown spin characteristics due to the engine modification, from which he was unable to recover.NTSB WPR13CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kamiah, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline.NTSB WPR13FA281Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Idaho Falls, IDA loss of power to the right engine during the initial climb due to fuel contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight check of the airplane.NTSB WPR13CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1A · McCall, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.NTSB WPR12LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nampa, IDAn uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits USA Savannah ADV · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at or above the airplane's maximum ceiling, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane…NTSB WPR12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR12LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaggonner Excalibur · Buhl, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's inability to maintain helicopter control during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 2 main rotor Lamiflex bearing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known deficiency and the helicopter’s…NTSB WPR11FA448Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…NTSB WPR11CA409Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA404Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR11FA392Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBriegleb BG-12B · Moore, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…NTSB WPR11FA382Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR11FA156Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas AD-4N · Twin Falls, IDThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR10FA440Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Kamiah, IDIn-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be…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 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 WPR10FA295Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Donnelly, IDThe collision of two counter-rotating main rotor blades for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control.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 WPR09FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.NTSB WPR09LA378Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray RV-6 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB WPR09CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStucker Virgil A Avid Magnu · Emmett, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, IDThe student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…NTSB SEA08LA190Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.NTSB SEA08CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX08CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salmon, IDThe pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.NTSB LAX08CA205Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLa Moutte Trike · Weizer, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.