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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"
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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 WPR26FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech K35 · Summer Lake, OROn December 23, 2025, about 0841 Pacific standard time, a Beech K35, N9540R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Summer Lake, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26LA065Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB GAA26WA057Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLancair 360 · Mazarambroz, SpainNTSB ERA26LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHoltaway Robert F Velocity V-TWIN · Nashua, NHOn December 17, 2025, at 1410 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Velocity V-Twin airplane, N22EU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nashua, New Hampshire. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26FA064Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-30 · West Chicago, ILOn December 17, 2025, about 1349 central standard time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, N8693Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Chicago, Illinois. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26LA063Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Gonzales, LAThe pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the runway excursion.NTSB GAA26WA052Accident · 10 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 650 · Toluca, MexicoNTSB 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 CEN26LA061Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell Textron Canada 505 · Divot, TXOn December 13, 2025, about 1345 central standard time, a Bell Helicopter 505, N865S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Divot, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter…NTSB GAA26WA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Dhana Airfield, IndiaNTSB WPR26LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Eureka, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.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 ERA26LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon Cub FX2 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Downers Grove, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN26FA051Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172N · New Orleans, LAOn November 24, 2025, at 1824 central standard time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N80FP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near New Orleans, Louisiana. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were fatally injured. The flight was…NTSB GAA26WA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignVulcanair P68 · Waterford Regional Airport, IrelandNTSB ERA26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26LA047Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTorres Ruben Aventura II · Culebrita Beach, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water and a subsequent collision with vegetation.NTSB GAA26WA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT401 · Jaú, BrazilNTSB WPR26LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P2008 · Blackfoot, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering at night.NTSB WPR26FA040Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech B100 · Coral Springs, FLOn November 10, 2025, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech King Air B100, N30HG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coral Springs, Florida. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26FA035Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Lebanon, TNOn November 8, 2025, at 1341 central standard time, an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, N107VU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lebanon, Tennessee. The pilot and flight paramedic were seriously injured, and the flight nurse was…NTSB ERA26LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Oxford, CTThe pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportProctor E Ray Exec 162F · Athens, TNOn November 04, 2025, at about 1400 eastern standard time, an amateur built experimental Rotorway 162F, N162RW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Tennessee. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB WPR26FA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Lincoln, MTOn October 24, 2025 at 2115 mountain daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N740TS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, Montana. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…NTSB GAA26WA200Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBRM Aero Bristell NG5 · Bacani, Vaslui, RomaniaNTSB ERA26LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.NTSB DCA26FA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · FieldFinal reportAir Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FLA cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB GAA26WA012Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA31T · San Cristóba, VenezuelaNTSB CEN26LA027Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Springfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s lack of proper remedial action during the practice autorotation that resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the gusting…NTSB CEN26FA026Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRaytheon G58 · Carencro, LAOn October 21, 2025, at 1101 central daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company G58 airplane, N16PV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Carencro, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26FA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportJMB VL-3LSA-912 · Erie, COOn October 19, 2025, about 1531 mountain daylight time, a JMB Aircraft VL-3LSA-912, N594TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Erie, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were fatally injured. The…NTSB ANC26FA002Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Bath, MIOn October 16, 2025, about 1728 eastern standard time, a Raytheon Hawker 800XP airplane, Mexican registration XA-JMR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bath Township, Michigan. The captain, co-pilot, and passenger were fatally injured.…NTSB ERA26LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA26FA011Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MAOn October 13, 2025, at about 0815 eastern daylight time, a Socata TBM 700C2, N111RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The private pilot and the passenger were fatally injured and an automobile…NTSB ERA26FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech C90 · Fort Worth, TXOn October 12, 2025, about 1334 central daylight time, a Beech C90, N291CC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26FA010Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 210B · Parkin, AROn October 6, 2025, about 1514 central daylight time, a Cessna 210B airplane, N9627X, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA007Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172 · Mount Carroll, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Watertown, WIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the student pilot’s bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in diminished airplane performance during the…NTSB CEN25FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 340 · Klein, TXOn September 28, 2025, about 1212 central daylight time, a Cessna 340 airplane, N269WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Klein, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title Code of Federal…NTSB GAA25WA291Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPilatus PC6 · Moruya, AustraliaNTSB CEN25LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Archer City, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.NTSB GAA25WA269AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech 58 · Balkova, CzechiaNTSB GAA25WA264Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150M · Municipio de Garcia, MexicoNTSB CEN25FA388Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportNorth American T-6G · Louise, TXOn September 20, 2025, about 1724 central daylight time, a North American T-6G airplane, N32SZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lousie, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB GAA25WA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA18 · Cham, SwitzerlandNTSB ANC25LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportToci Gabe C G Supa · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around.NTSB ERA25FA352Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Franklin, NCOn September 18, 2025, at 1456 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N218VB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB CEN25LA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.