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 ERA09CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith PA18 replica · Chesterville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.NTSB ANC09FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.NTSB ERA09CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bedford, MAThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over when it contacted the ground.NTSB CEN09CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Elwood, NEThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.NTSB WPR09CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Burlington, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to lift off from a trailer. The helicopter subsequently impacted the ground and rolled over.NTSB ERA09LA398Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FLA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…NTSB CEN09LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportZivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Tarkio, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aerobatic flight.NTSB CEN09CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN09FA425Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Simla, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin.NTSB WPR09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Turlock, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA09FA389Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Gulf of MexicoThe pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA060Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Sutton, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, and his decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.NTSB WPR09FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CAA partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB ERA09FA377Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 400 · Huntington, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA09FA376Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Raphine, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Edge 582 T · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB WPR09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA405Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.NTSB CEN09LA413Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Breckenridge, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor wind direction while operating in the "Critical Wind Azimuth Area."NTSB CEN09CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09CA479Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.NTSB WPR09LA318Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18E · Ephrata, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during flight and his exceedance of the glider’s design limits during an attempted recovery from a spin.NTSB WPR09LA317Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UTThe glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Ware, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA09LA400Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportApollo Monsoon · Kanona, NYThe pilot's loss of control while landing in convective weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was his misjudgment of the approaching weather.NTSB ERA09LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael J. Kohout Glassair III · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.NTSB WPR09FA309Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.NTSB ERA09LA369Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportP&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09LA385Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchendl Mustang II · West Union, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.NTSB ERA09CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Morgantown, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the practice hovering autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in night vision goggle helicopter operations.NTSB WPR09LA308Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CEN09LA375Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mineola, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB CEN09CA381Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Elyria, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB CEN09WA612Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter AS350 · Barcelona, SpainOn June 22, 2009 a Eurocopter AS350B3, Spanish registration EC-IOJ was destroyed while filling the fire attack system with water during a fire extinguishing operation. The pilot and passenger both were killed. According to several witness statements, the…NTSB WPR09CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStucker Virgil A Avid Magnu · Emmett, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaul Antares · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.NTSB WPR09CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A · Olympia, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN09FA369Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Dougherty, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in his inability to maintain aircraft control after penetrating the thunderstorm gust front. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of preflight…NTSB CEN09CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrob G103 · Wellington, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Yerington, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA09LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.NTSB WPR09LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CAA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA363Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.NTSB CEN09CA366Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSabre 2PL · Harrison, NEA loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MSA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MTThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB ERA09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.NTSB CEN09CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Trumann, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. Contributing to the accident was his decision to fly with known hazardous weather conditions in the vicinity.NTSB CEN09CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1A · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty winds.NTSB ANC09CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.