NTSB investigations
5,010 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.\"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."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 WPR21FA321Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182H · Bountiful, UTThe decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their…NTSB ANC21LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident were: (1) the pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions,…NTSB ANC21LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB WPR21LA320Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Jordan, UTThe pilot receiving instruction’s improper application of forward cyclic in a low rotor rpm condition and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA387Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSix Chuter Skye Ryder · Harrison, MIThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21FA318Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPitts 12 · Ocklawaha, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an inverted flat spin from which he was unable to recover.NTSB CEN21FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210H · Melbourne, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.NTSB CEN21LA363Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotary RAF2000 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot’s incorrect trim system installation, which resulted in a loss of gyroplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21FA360Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20M · Victoria, MNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB GAA21WA206Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignComco Ikarus Ikarus C42 · Gelnhausen, GermanyNTSB ERA21LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN21FA345Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hartford, WIThe flight crew’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a simulated engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries…NTSB WPR21FA298Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Banning, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA21WA189Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · ForeignAerospool WT10 · Sheparivtsi Village, UkraineNTSB ENG21WA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignFK-Aircraft FK14 Polaris · Val Vibrata, ItalyNTSB WPR21FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBorom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…NTSB WPR21FA286Accident · 6 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Truckee, CAThe first officer’s (FO’s) improper decision to attempt to salvage an unstabilized approach by executing a steep left turn to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, and the captain’s failure to intervene after recognizing the FO’s erroneous action,…NTSB WPR21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR21FA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM-1019B · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check…NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Rock Falls, ILThe right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB WPR21LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WAThe pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA21WA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignSikorsky S76 · Soehanah, South China Sea,, IndonesiaNTSB CEN21LA339Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · West Liberty, IAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering at low altitude during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.NTSB ANC21LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA21WA178Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Steinenbronn, GermanyNTSB GAA21WA181Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Marcos Paz, ArgentinaNTSB ENG21WA047Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignTecnam P2008 · Vardi, IndiaNTSB ERA21LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Easton, MDA total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21FA320Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Muscatine, IAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight under a thunderstorm, where he encountered reduced visibility due to heavy precipitation, resulting in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.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 WPR21LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Petaluma, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.NTSB WPR21FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C90 · Wikieup, AZThe failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.…NTSB WPR21FA265Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth Wing Mustang · Albany, ORThe noncertificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control after a low-level turn with a bank angle that exceeded the manufacturer’s operating limitations.NTSB CEN21LA315Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421C · Longmont, COThe loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA432Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Berlin, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN21FA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportFocke-Wulf FWP-149D · Killeen, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight mounting lobe, which resulted in a counterweight separation and catastrophic secondary damage to the engine drivetrain. Contributing to the accident was the mislabeled…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 WPR21FA258Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172R · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN21FA299Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lamoni, IAThe pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.NTSB CEN21FA297Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEarthstar Gull 2000 · Curtiss, WIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions with dense fog and low clouds, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed…NTSB WPR21LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA21WA156Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignBell 212 · Evansburg, CanadaNTSB ERA21FA274Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the landing approach.NTSB ERA21LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s inflight loss of control while conducting a hovering maneuver.NTSB ERA21LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Bentleyville, PAThe flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21FA243Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportFeraca Edward M Searey LSX · Logan, UTThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a house.NTSB CEN21LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCurnutt Elton E SKY Ranger B · Ellicott, COThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.