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NTSB investigations, 2011, CA

24 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2011
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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"

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NTSB WPR12FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Daggett, CAA loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.…Oct 16, 2011 · N7011N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA469Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ahwahnee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 27, 2011 · N9158R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at or above the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power from the left engine as a result of a clogged fuel…Sep 21, 2011 · N62792 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol.Sep 19, 2011 · N46BT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.Jul 31, 2011 · N6260C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA322Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 11, 2011 · N3503C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA316Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…Jun 24, 2011 · N2206L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12E · Hanford, CAThe separation of the tail rotor drive gear shaft due to torsional fatigue of its threaded portion, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.Jun 23, 2011 · N99579 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11TA274Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Franklin, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the practice autorotation.Jun 21, 2011 · N38EA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CAThe unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.Jun 10, 2011 · N300DN · Minor damageNTSB WPR11LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.Jun 1, 2011 · N68012 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Princeton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.May 4, 2011 · N716Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.Apr 12, 2011 · N11630 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTomei S12 XL · Pleasant Grove, CAThe pilot’s failure to allow the airplane’s engine to properly warm up before applying takeoff power, which resulted in the forward cylinder's piston seizing and a subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate…Apr 3, 2011 · N8113N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Alameda, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb.Apr 3, 2011 · N91472 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT · Cherry Valley, CAThe pilot’s continued flight in an area of low ceiling and visibility, which resulted in a collision with mountainous/hilly terrain.Apr 3, 2011 · N355LC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA166Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a momentary interruption of power from the left engine during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the power interruption due to water contamination of the fuel,…Mar 16, 2011 · N849BM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMuse KR2 · Newberry Springs, CAThe airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Mar 7, 2011 · N122B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11GA144Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Riverside, CAThe failure of both pilots to follow proper procedures during a simulated hydraulic emergency that resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Feb 24, 2011 · N965SD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA125Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CAThe pilot did not recognize the loss of power in the right engine and did not execute the proper procedures for a go-around with one engine inoperative, likely due to increased workload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel…Feb 7, 2011 · N225DH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that…Jan 30, 2011 · N64RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Chester, CAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.Jan 7, 2011 · N5866S · Substantial damage