NTSB investigations, MI
103 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN14CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPhantom Phantom X 1 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN14LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Manistee, MIThe pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…NTSB CEN14LA371Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Command 532 · Petersburg, MIThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane following a total loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug.NTSB CEN14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MIAn inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN14FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Boyne City, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane as he attempted to return to the airport after encountering dark night conditions and heavy snow showers.NTSB CEN13LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · St. Joseph, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered-parachute during takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA546Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Rothbury, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while turning to avoid trees during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Reese, MIThe failure of the temporary hoist holding the powerline wire which resulted in a brief loss of control and main rotor blade impacts with the tower.NTSB CEN13LA493Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm Trooper · Covert, MIThe student pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude over a congested beach area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display.NTSB CEN13CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach.NTSB CEN13CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clare, MIThe flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…NTSB CEN13LA422Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Elmira, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a line of trees while applying agricultural product to a field.NTSB CEN13LA401Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJDT 1600R · Chesaning, MIThe failure of the propeller reduction gearbox and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB CEN13FA364Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pontiac, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.NTSB CEN13FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Mancelona, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…NTSB CEN12CA603Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Pittsford, MIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN12LA626Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIson Eros · Schoolcraft, MIThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.NTSB CEN12LA330Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery.NTSB CEN12LA324Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Perry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.NTSB CEN12IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fowlerville, MIThe airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MIThe pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.NTSB CEN12FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MIThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.NTSB CEN11CA638Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Menominee, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.NTSB CEN11LA585Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MIThe towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA498Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MIA loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.NTSB CEN11FA431Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN11LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Freemont, MIThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because the propeller was not provided for further examination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol.NTSB CEN11FA253Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-350P · Monroe, MIThe pilot's demonstration of poor judgment by attempting a high-speed pass several feet above the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the runway.NTSB CEN11CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllen Raymond H Lancair Legacy · Troy, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the structural icing on the airframe.NTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDrake Ronald A Acro Sport 1 · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB CEN10FA394Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Maybee, MIThe pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.NTSB CEN10FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MIThe pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Holland, MIThe pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…NTSB CEN10FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MIA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB CEN10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Adrian, MIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN09CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN09LA549Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Lakeview, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.NTSB CEN09LA512Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB CEN09LA311Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.