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 WPR12FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NVAn in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would…NTSB DCA12FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Hawker Hunter MK.58A · Point Mugu, CAthe pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known fuel imbalance condition that resulted in a loss of lateral control when the imbalance exceeded the known capabilities of the airplane. The fuel imbalance was due to incomplete refueling and an…NTSB WPR12LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarley Kolb Firestar II · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR12LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, ORThe flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.NTSB ERA12LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Erwin, NCThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.NTSB ERA12CA333Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuttenbacher Kurt Bushby Mustang 2 · Kingstree, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB WPR12LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity 2000 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in a canyon, which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from an encounter with terrain-induced turbulence.NTSB CEN12FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB ERA12FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGutierrez Pablino Hummel Bird · DeFuniak Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to the airplane’s exceedence of its maximum gross weight and center of gravity’s most rearward limit and his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…NTSB CEN12CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Moorhead, MNThe failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12CA285Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Genoa, NEThe pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare.NTSB WPR12LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Hanksville, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB ERA12CA320Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Cambridge, NYThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN12FA271Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lake in the Hills, ILThe pilot's excessive bank angle while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR12FA191Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Phoenix, AZA loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.NTSB CEN12LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Valley Falls, KSThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ERA12CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC12CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12WA197Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Bourke , Australia, AustraliaOn April 29, 2012, at 0800 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 150M, VH-UWR, collided with the terrain during a mustering operation near Bourke, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia.…NTSB WPR12LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Beckwourth, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing in gusty wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB WPR12FA184Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanding, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s…NTSB CEN12LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Bryan, TXThe pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude.NTSB WPR12FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeague Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, ORThe pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…NTSB CEN12LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClifton Breezy · Laneville, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TXThe non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ANC12LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB ERA12WA300Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · Jundiai, BrazilOn April 20, 2012, at 1735 UTC, a Beech C90A, Brazilian registration PP-WCA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport (SBJD), Jundiaí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. Visual…NTSB WPR12LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Plantation Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane and ensure clearance from trees.NTSB WPR12CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Henderson, NVThe pilot did not maintain directional and yaw control of the helicopter during approach and landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR12FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Ludlow, CAThe in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen.NTSB ERA12FA271Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWejebe Jose CA8 -SF · Everglades City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWielt Great Lakes 2T-1A · Warwarsing, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during low level maneuvering flight.NTSB CEN12LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Isabel, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA227Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.NTSB WPR12LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNelson Rans S-12 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA265Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSapp Larry E Seawind 3000 · Deland, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the damage and postimpact fire precluded thorough examination of the engine and its systems.NTSB ERA12LA264Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf 912ULS · Plant City, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure an obstruction-free takeoff path prior to initiating the takeoff and his inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute’s flight controls, which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Calhoun, KYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control after experiencing a loss of power from the left engine due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and…NTSB CEN12FA217Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportOliver Joseph Zodiac CH 601XL · Belmont, OHThe loss of engine power and the pilot’s diverted attention to the engine power loss, which resulted in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Broken Bow, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…NTSB ERA12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Groveland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around maneuver in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN12CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Casterville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land.NTSB CEN12CA200Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA12WA249Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationBeech 300 · Puerto Aguiree, ChileOn March 22, 2012, at 0358 UTC, a Beech BE 300, Chilean registration CC-AEB registered to Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. and operated by Inaer Helicopter Chile SA as an air ambulance flight, departed controlled flight at Flight level 280 while in radio contact…NTSB ERA12CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJDT MiniMax · Gap, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Arcola, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate crosswind correction during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.