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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"
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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
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NTSB ERA16LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C55 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR16LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Revo · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the…NTSB WPR16LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 3B 1 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA16CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata Tampico TB 9 · Fort Smith, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with terrain and an airport sign, and a postimpact fire.NTSB ERA16LA106Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Destin, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to turn the airplane away from the lighted airport at low altitude, over water, with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA16LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach procedure in a timely manner, which resulted in collision with a light pole and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR16FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Springville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in hilly terrain, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB ERA16WA107Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Bejucal, VenezuelaOn February 6, 2016, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV250T, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after a loss of control in flight. The flight originated at the Aerópuerto De San Juan De Los…NTSB ERA16FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's…NTSB CEN16FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Arcola, TXThe student pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which lead to a power-on, aerodynamic departure stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student pilot.NTSB GAA16CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · La Junta, COThe pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.NTSB GAA16CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Merritt Island, FLThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a porpoise, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB GAA16LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a hover-taxi and his failure to maintain helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ERA16FA097Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrook Aaron D Lancair IV P · Albany, GAThe pilots' failure to maintain control during a takeoff attempt in a high-performance airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilots' decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight and with an aft center of gravity and their lack of…NTSB WPR16FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in night…NTSB DCA16WA080Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 425 · Windhoek, NamibiaThe Namibia Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (DAAII) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 425 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB CEN16FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Xenia, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from the base leg to final, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NVThe loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN16WA165Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationDiamond DA42 · Vasteras, SwedenOn January 22, 2016, at 1807 universal coordinate time, a Diamond DA42, Swedish registration SE-LVR, operated by Airways Flygutbildning, collided with the terrain in Vasteras, Sweden, following a loss of control. The flight instructor, the pilot receiving…NTSB GAA16CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Melfa, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, impact with a structure, and subsequent postimpact fire.NTSB GAA16CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28RT-201 · Terrell, TXThe private pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain short of the runway.NTSB CEN16LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum-recommended approach airspeed in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations, and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN16WA088Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationSocata TB20 · Cuenca, Spain, SpainOn January 16, 2016, about 1532 coordinated universal time, a Socata TB-20 single engine airplane, serial number 747, registry EC-ESK, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Cuenca, Spain, during cruise flight. The pilot and three passengers were fatally…NTSB CEN16FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Meeker, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing…NTSB ERA16LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayland John H Avid Mark IV · Minneola, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle…NTSB ERA16LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Concord, NCThe pilot’s inadequate management of the airplane’s automated systems, which resulted in a loss of control during an instrument approach and necessitated his subsequent deployment of the airplane’s parachute system.NTSB CEN16WA074Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Egmond, NetherlandsOn January 4, 2016, about 1356 UTC, a Cirrus Design, Incorporated SR-20, United Kingdom registration G-ZOGT, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted into the North Sea near Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, under unknown circumstances.…NTSB GAA16CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff which resulted in impact with the ground.NTSB ERA16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Corinth, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Castro Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA16LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Myerstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear.NTSB WPR16FA041Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the…NTSB ERA16FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHinton Paul M RV 4 · Greenville, FLThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation…NTSB ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.NTSB GAA16CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR16FA037Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · McFarland, CAThe pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time…NTSB ERA16FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of…NTSB WPR16FA036Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBarnett Allen S RV7 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup.NTSB GAA16CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Abilene, TXThe student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing.NTSB GAA16CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact.NTSB CEN16LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Angleton, TXA loss of control while hovering for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Keytesville, MOThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…NTSB CEN16FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.NTSB GAA16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VAThe pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 56 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door.NTSB ANC16WA008Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Annaka City, JapanOn November 22, 2015, at 0157 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Robinson R22 helicopter, JA7963, operated by a private individual, impacted the slope face of a speedway in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The pilot and sole passenger…NTSB ERA16LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NCThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16WA049Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaOn November 21, 2015, at 1800 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31, C6-TAK, was destroyed on impact with a house following a loss of control during takeoff from La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The airplane was destroyed. The…