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 ANC11CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · McGrath, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11FA448Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…NTSB ERA11WA498Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech G-58 · Parana, BrazilOn September 13, 2011, about 1135, Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Hawker Beechcraft G-58, Brazilian registration PR-KST, operated by a private owner, lost control during a climb while enroute to Fortaleza do Guapore` Farm, State of Mato Grosso (SSDP),…NTSB CEN11FA629Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · West Liberty, OHThe pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.NTSB WPR11CA435Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-60A · Park City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the landing on uneven ground.NTSB WPR11CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.NTSB CEN11LA623Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MNThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC11CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the water.NTSB WPR11CA418Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Dorris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN11CA638Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Menominee, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.NTSB WPR11CA409Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11WA617Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · St. Ferdinand, CanadaOn August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The…NTSB CEN11LA688Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Grand Marais, MNThe pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN11CA620Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Kremmling, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN11FA597Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNichols Lancair 235 · Heath, OHThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ANC11CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11FA404Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CEN11CA589Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Matthews, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA585Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MIThe towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA590Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Designs S-7LS · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB ERA11WA470Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Region del Bio Bio, ChileOn August 20, 2011, at 1650 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-30, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain, after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering, over Region del Bio Bio, Chile. The pilot and…NTSB CEN11LA582Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVertical Unlimited 12 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's impairment during an aerobatic airshow performance for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA11WA472Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationAgusta AW139 · BrazilOn August 19, 2011, at 1948 coordinated universal time (16:48 local time), an Agusta, AW139, helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-SEK, impacted into the Atlantic Ocean, near an oil rig, identifier P-65, the helicopter sank in waters with a recorded floor…NTSB WPR11LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJuneau Stol CH-701 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.NTSB WPR11FA392Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBriegleb BG-12B · Moore, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…NTSB WPR11FA390Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN11CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ANC11CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Tyonek, AKThe student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill.NTSB WPR11CA387Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M GT450 · Teton Village, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.NTSB ERA11FA463Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Ransom Township, PAThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall flight experience and lack of experience in the same make…NTSB WPR11FA383Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Silver Bow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.NTSB WPR11FA382Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN11LA578Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA575Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sabetha, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN11LA569Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Madrid, IAThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB WPR11CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Design CH750 Stol · New Washoe City, NVThe pilot under instruction's control interference and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB WPR11LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Deer Park, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and his delay in relinquishing control to the flight instructor, which resulted in the instructor’s delayed remedial actions and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA11FA443Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed and excessive bank angle while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC11CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's inadequate directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB CEN11FA572Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFerguson Fergy 1 · Falcon, COA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA440Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FLThe pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Los Cruces, NMThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.NTSB CEN11CA550Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAttaway Robert H RV6A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing.NTSB CEN11LA549Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Ikarus C42E · East Troy, WIThe flight instrctor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s loss of directional control when he became distracted with the open door.NTSB WPR11FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Camas, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA11FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRans S18 · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB WPR11CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Rawlings, WYThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.NTSB ERA11FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-140The non-instrumented rated pilot’s flight into instrument meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the water.NTSB CEN11LA536Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13 · Stoughton, WIThe pilot’s improper preflight planning and his failure to gain proper airspeed during takeoff from a grass airstrip resulting in a stall, the loss of control, and subsequent impact with the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot operating the…