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"
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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 ERA13LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBryant Frederick M Rans S-12 · Vienna, MDThe student pilot’s inadequate control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with water.NTSB CEN13CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach.NTSB CEN13WA480Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationSocata TBM-700 · Vertaizon, FranceNTSB 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 CEN13LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Vinton, IAThe pilot's operation of the helicopter at high gross weight and high density altitude while still in ground effect, which reduced the efficiency of the rotor system and the amount of lift produced, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to…NTSB WPR13LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVersteeg Helicycle · Richland, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicycle control during hover due to an inadvertent control input.NTSB ERA13WA387Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer 711ST · Paragominas, BrazilOn August 4, 2013, about 2230 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-711ST (Piper PA-28RT-201T), Brazilian registration PT-RHI, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Aeroporto de…NTSB CEN13LA472Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Simmesport, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control while maneuvering at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB ERA13WA376Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Jundiai Municipality, BrazilOn August 3, 2013, at 1524 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech model 58, Brazilian registration PT-LKG, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a collision with terrain on approach to Jundiai Airport (SBJD), State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The…NTSB ERA13FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Conway, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…NTSB ERA13CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.NTSB CEN13CA458Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in crosswind conditions, and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the subsequent go-around attempt.NTSB CEN13WA578Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR20 · Poncins, FranceOn July 31, 2013, about 1420 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR-20 airplane, F-HCPT, impacted terrain near Poncins, France. The two occupants were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Any further…NTSB ERA13LA346Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s limitations and guidance regarding flaperons usage at low altitude and in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR13LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's failure to properly secure himself in the cockpit with the seat belt, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane after takeoff.NTSB ERA13FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFolland Gnat T 1 · Georgetown, SCThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which did not allow sufficient time for him to regain…NTSB CEN13FA446Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, INThe incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB ERA13FA336Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R66 · Noxen, PAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ERA13CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210M · Shirley, NYThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.NTSB CEN13LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Capron, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN13LA439Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KSThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR13FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Thompson Falls, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while operating in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN13TA441Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182S · Tecumseh, OKThe pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA436Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Champaign, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver.NTSB WPR13LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in a hover, which resulted in a tail rotor ground strike.NTSB WPR13FA335Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot’s decision to turn into rising terrain that would have required performance in excess of the airplane’s maximum climb rate to clear after taking off at a high density altitude.NTSB ERA13LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurfee Fred Quicksilver MXL · Lexington, TNThe student pilot/builder’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot/builder’s…NTSB CEN13LA428Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCooper, David W. Challenger II · Mill Creek, INThe noncertificated pilot's improper fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate instruction or an endorsement to solo in the accident airplane model, which…NTSB ERA13WA356Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech G36 · Bonito, BrazilOn July 19, 2013, about 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Hawker Beechcraft G16, Brazilian registration PR-KEX, registered to a private owner and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain during flight in the vicinity of the Bonito…NTSB DCA13WA129Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Randburg, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR20 airplane that occurred on July 18, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB CEN13FA420Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Oak Ridge, LAThe private pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing agricultural operations turns low to the ground, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the private pilot’s impairment due to his…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 CEN13CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA13WA332Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn July 16, 2013, about 2007 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, Argentine registration LV-BPP, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at the Quilmes Airport (SADQ), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The flight instructor…NTSB CEN13LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarino Benoist Type XIV · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the seaplane during its initial flight test. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience in the seaplane.NTSB CEN13FA415Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Dove Creek, COPilot-induced oscillations caused by the loss of hydraulic assist of the flight controls due to an excessive loss of hydraulic fluid during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in ground impact. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate analysis of…NTSB WPR13CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN13CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kamiah, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline.NTSB CEN13LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Taos, NMThe airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR13LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UTThe flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB WPR13LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuy Wayman Lockwood Aircam · Groveland, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind and failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB WPR13LA313Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2 · Parker Dam, CAThe student pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid transmission wires, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude flight, his distracted attention, and his failure to monitor the…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 CEN13LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Colfax, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB WPR13CA361Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Fruitland, WAThe operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a vehicle.NTSB CEN13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, ARThe loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR13CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery.NTSB WPR13LA303Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Missoula, MTThe pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.