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 CEN11CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Englewood, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during landing.NTSB CEN11GA020Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Clarkson Valley, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision-making, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the…NTSB CEN11LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Newton, TXThe pilot’s attempted takeoff with the fuel hose attached to the helicopter and the pilot and ground crew’s failure to accurately communicate.NTSB WPR11CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN11LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDrake Ronald A Acro Sport 1 · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB CEN11CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.NTSB CEN11LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNewmann Edward W Challenger II · Easton, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11WA008Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402 · Nassau, BahamasOn October 5, 2010, about 1236 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 402C, Bahamian registration C6-NLH, registered to and operated by Lebocruise Air Limited, crashed into Lake Killarney shortly after takeoff from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…NTSB ERA11LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYost Edwin S Glasair SH-2 · Jackson, GAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA506Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mathias, WVThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ERA10FA503Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sweetwater, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB CEN10LA558Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWorthington Rotorway · Pattison, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA10TA501Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's loss of control of the helicopter during the intentional demonstration of a low speed, hydraulics-off maneuver, that was warned against in the helicopter manufacturer's flight manual.NTSB CEN10FA557Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial…NTSB CEN10CA553Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.NTSB WPR10LA462Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.NTSB ERA10LA488Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MAThe pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.NTSB CEN10CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Rushville, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare.NTSB ANC10LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Paxson, AKThe pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA464Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Majuro (Pacific Ocean)A loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Atkinson, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ANC10CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoberts Alan W Kitfox II · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.NTSB CEN10LA526Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Kolb Twinstar Mark · Elkhart, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB CEN10FA520Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Mountain Home, ARThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ERA10CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2 · Winterville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB ERA10FA464Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB WPR10LA446Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Salinas, CAThe pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN10FA519Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportKwech Glasair RG Super 11S · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB WPR10FA448Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Redwood City, CAA loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…NTSB ERA10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYeager Lancair · McMinnville, TNThe pilot’s failure to properly latch the cockpit canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his diverted attention and failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR10FA440Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Kamiah, IDIn-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be…NTSB WPR10CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Caldwell, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ERA10LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBird CK · Eagles Mere, PAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.NTSB CEN10FA509Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Walnut Grove, ARThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor and tail boom.NTSB WPR10FA438Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Belgrade, MTThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR10CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Seneca, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB WPR10FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/600 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA10CA477Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeam-Walter RS-15 · Windsor, VAThe pilot's inadequate installation and preflight inspection of the right rudervator assembly, which resulted in a loss control during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA429Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFinney Thorp T-18 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn and at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC10FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10FA493Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Calhan, COThe pilots'failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB CEN10LA491Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchneider Christen Eagle II · Clearwater, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his improper decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers without proper experience or training in aerobatic flight. Also causal was his conduct of aerobatic flight in an airplane loaded outside its weight and…NTSB ERA10FA435Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Scout X-C · Amherst, VAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10LA497Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Charles W Vans RV-7A · El Dorado, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees on takeoff at night. Contributing factors were fatigue and the pilot's lack of recent nighttime experience.NTSB ANC10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.NTSB ERA10LA431Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaxair MU 582 Drifter · Old Forge, NYThe pilot's failure to use the full length of the lake, which necessitated a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff that resulted in an accelerated stall.NTSB CEN10CA528Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClem William B III Dominator Gyrocopter · Brighton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during landing.