NTSB investigations
5,011 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 CEN20CA064Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGuimbal Cabri G2 · Independence, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.NTSB GAA20WA109Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT402 · Guiratinga, MT, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT402 airplane that occurred on January 17, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB CEN20LA063Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiel CP301 · Paulding, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power. The loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation due to the degraded fuel tank and fuel contamination.NTSB CEN20CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · St. Charles, MOThe pilot receiving instruction’s misunderstanding of the flight instructor’s instruction and the pilot's and the instructor’s insufficient use of rudder while adding power to the operating engine, which resulted in the airplane rolling left and the wing…NTSB ANC20LA015Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Unalaska, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff downwind and to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequacy of the…NTSB WPR20FA065Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T310 · Roy, UTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the one-engine inoperative checklist and maintain the…NTSB ERA20CA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV 9 · Coleman, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in premature liftoff, loss of control, and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA20WA106Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationREims F152 · Buttwil, SwitzerlandThe government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Reims F152 airplane that occurred on January 07, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under the…NTSB ERA20CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.NTSB ANC20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kapolei, HIThe student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA20FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newborn, GAThe pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.NTSB ERA20FA063Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans Vans RV-6 · Cullman, ALThe pilot’s inadequate planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the runway after…NTSB ERA20CA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20FA049Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20S · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · College Park, MDThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering a climbing turn in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN20MA044Accident · 5 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA20FA056Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Headland, ALPilot incapacitation by a sudden cardiac event related to severe coronary artery disease, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA20CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cortland, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH 750 · Xenia, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in the right tire contacting the runway first followed by the left wing.NTSB CEN20FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Evansville, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN20CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent landing on grassy terrain, during which the airplane bounced and then nosed over.NTSB CEN20LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Beeville, TXThe solo student pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA20WA103Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Region del Bio Bio, ChileThe government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150 airplane that occurred on December 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR20TA039Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportEnstrom F28 · Riverton, UTThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to operate a deregistered helicopter, which resulted in a component failure and subsequent loss of control and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent maintenance on the helicopter.NTSB CEN20FA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Victoria, TXThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative attitude indicator and horizontal situation indicator on the pilot’s side of the cockpit, and the pilot’s failure to reference the flight instruments…NTSB CEN20FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…NTSB CEN20LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBAE BAE125 · Detroit, MIThe pilots’ failure to increase approach speed as recommended for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the stall warning system to advise the…NTSB GAA20WA102Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · Caieiras, SP, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH C90 airplane that occurred on December 02, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN20FA023Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB CEN20FA022Accident · 9 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Chamberlain, SDThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in reduced static longitudinal stability and his…NTSB CEN20WA024Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Kingston, CanadaNTSB ANC20FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Blythe, CAA loss of control in flight due to the pilot’s decision to fly into a mountain range, at night, in conditions conducive to high wind, mountain waves, and turbulence.NTSB GAA20WA097Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Near Puffin Island, Anglesey, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on November 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under…NTSB WPR20FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Jackpot, NVThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.NTSB GAA20CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser · Lamar, COThe pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.NTSB CEN20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and ground-loop.NTSB CEN20CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's focus inside the cockpit during the base turn and final approach, which led to a high sink rate developing and a subsequent hard landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Upland, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB DCA20IA014Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Atlanta, GAThe captain’s use of his pitch trim switch, which had been placarded inoperative but not deactivated, resulting in the airplane pitching up when the captain was trying to trim down. The trim commands were reversed due to maintenance personnel’s incorrect…NTSB ERA20FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPavel Tango2 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA20CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 · Palmyra, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain lateral control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH701 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.NTSB ERA20FA022Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an acute medical event and/or his use of impairing medications.NTSB ERA20FA021Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.NTSB ERA20WA032Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationICP Ventura · Gecitkale, TürkiyeThe government of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ICP Ventura ultralight that occurred on October 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA20FA020Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Colonia, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a circling instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB GAA20CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPereyra Aventura · Tavares, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on water, and his failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB GAA20WA078Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 401 · Madero, Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 401 airplane that occurred on October 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA20WA065Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Belo Horizonte, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR20 airplane that occurred on October 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…