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 WPR09LA419Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJames B. Taplin RV-6 · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA09LA483Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Sylva, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA549Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Lakeview, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB ERA09CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Savannah, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA543Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSportflight International Astra HKS · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering.NTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB WPR09FA414Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…NTSB CEN09LA536Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Steen Skybolt · Harrison, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot’s failure to maneuver the helicopter within its performance capabilities while at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and in high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR09FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.NTSB WPR09FA400Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDunn David RAF 2000 C · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.NTSB CEN09CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Whittemore, IAThe pilot's lack of preflight planning and remedial action with resulted in the airplane's inability to climb out of ground effect.NTSB WPR09FA398Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…NTSB CEN09LA526Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-T660 · Worthington, MNA fatigue failure of the elevator push-pull rod which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the aircraft's pitch attitude while landing.NTSB CEN09LA523Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrom Here To There PDQ RV-8 · Tea, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during recovery from an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CEN09LA527Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IAThe in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.NTSB CEN09WA524Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech 99 · Évora, PortugalUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.NTSB CEN09FA518Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Sanford, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN09CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36TC · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.NTSB CEN09CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Martinsville, INThe pilot's improper recovery during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action to abort the practice autorotation.NTSB ERA09LA455Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, ALA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA450Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStump Bradley Kolb · Calhoun, TNThe pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics.NTSB CEN09CA505Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.NTSB WPR09FA391Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion Navion A · Adrian, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.NTSB WPR09CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Broadus, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN09LA512Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bluffton, OHThe student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB WPR09CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.NTSB CEN09CA504Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVanderhoof Steve AIR Comman · Mentone, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and subsequent impact with a parked aircraft.NTSB WPR09LA384Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB ERA09TA440Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350B3 · Jacksonville, FLThe flight instructor's improper decision to attempt hover flight without hydraulic power and his subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR09LA386Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Lihue, HIThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB WPR09LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA378Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray RV-6 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA09LA436Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Deer Isle, METhe pilot's loss of directional control during an out-of-ground-effect hover.NTSB ERA09CA434Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L13 · Sparta, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ERA09CA432Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBingham Chuck Rotorway 1 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN09LA466Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, ILThe reason for this accident was not determined.NTSB WPR09CA366Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA587Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA357Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeiss Lancair · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control while maneuvering.NTSB CEN09LA445Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarvin Faulk Tinker Bell · La Porte, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR09LA350Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBielawa Rotorway E · Sequim, WAThe failure (disbonding) of a composite main rotor blade for undetermined reasons, leading to an immediate loss of control in flight during hover.NTSB WPR09FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR09CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.