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 WPR09FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, IDThe student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…NTSB DCA09MA027Accident · 50 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Clarence Center, NYThe captain’s inappropriate response to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. Contributing to the accident were (1) the flight crew's failure to monitor airspeed in relation to the…NTSB CEN09LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Hilda, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA09MA157Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Quebradillas, PRThe pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.NTSB ERA09LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lakeville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power on the left engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09RA161Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 650 · Rome, ItalyNone.NTSB WPR09FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…NTSB CEN09CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cypress, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA09CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TNThe flight instructor's improper remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of control.NTSB ERA09WA211Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28R · Santo Antonio do Leverger, BrazilNone.NTSB CEN09FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elbert, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA09LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Ellenboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane.NTSB ERA09LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TNThe pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN09LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Steven C Lancair LE · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft pitch control resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was fully locked prior to takeoff and the canopy oscillations in flight.NTSB CEN09FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Menomonie, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at night in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR09FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF-260C · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.NTSB CEN09LA144Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCox William M Bearhawk · Anahuac, TXA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Remos GX · Sebring, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight assembly and inspection which resulted in the pushrod connection to the left aileron not being connected, which led to a subsequent inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR09FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-400 · Volcano, HIThe pilot's loss of pitch control and subsequent exceedance of the glider's airspeed limit for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace Commander · Wray, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper preflight planning and conditions conducive for structural icing.NTSB WPR09LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Corona, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff-initial climb.NTSB CEN09FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Hayden, COThe pilot's loss of control due to snow/ice contamination on the airplane's lifting surfaces as a result of his decision not to deice the airplane before departure.NTSB CEN09CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Sellersburg, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09FA076Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · West Valley City, UTThe pilot’s inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delay in taking remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hardin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use.NTSB CEN09MA117Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · Morgan City, LA(1) the sudden loss of power to both engines that resulted from impact with a bird (red-tailed hawk), which fractured the windshield and interfered with engine fuel controls, and (2) the subsequent disorientation of the flight crewmembers, which left them…NTSB CEN09FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLantzair Flyers Lancair 360 · Joliet, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the night takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of controlNTSB ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ERA09LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportReamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.NTSB CEN09FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Hayden, COThe pilot's loss of situational awareness while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA09CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Corning, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, COThe pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR09FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA 20-C1 · Alamo Lake State Park, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the performance of a maneuver and his failure to recover from the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA09CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FLA loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Goodland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.NTSB CEN09FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Rocksprings, TXThe pilot's failure to properly configure the pressurization controls, resulting in his impairment and subsequent incapacitation due to hypoxia.NTSB ERA09CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.NTSB ERA09FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Homosassa Spgs., FLThe pilot’s continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.NTSB WPR09LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, ORThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.NTSB ERA09CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Frederick, MDThe student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB CEN09CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.NTSB ERA09WA075Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Vetas, ColombiaNone.NTSB ERA09FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T4 · Whites Creek, TNThe pilot's failure to feather the left propeller and secure the left engine following the total loss of left engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, lateral, and directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN09FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Marshfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach for landing in night, visual meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09WA065Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, FranceNTSB CEN09TA060Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Quitman, ARThe pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB ERA09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · San Juan, PRThe detachment of the forward left servo control tube upper rod end attachment bolt during a hover due to separation of its retaining nut for undetermined reasons.