Final NTSB investigations, FL
297 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 23 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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
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 ERA26LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Milton, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low hover over a grass area, which resulted in left skid contact with the ground and a dynamic rollover to the left.NTSB ERA26LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTabor W Coates AR-1 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper rotor rpm during the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Floral City, FLThe student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.NTSB ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon Cub FX2 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.NTSB DCA26FA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · FieldFinal reportAir Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FLA cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ERA25LA256Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKyle Koncak Aventura II · DeLand, FLThe uncertificated pilot’s failure to remove an improvised gust lock which resulted in a loss of aircraft control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB ERA25FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of the nose baggage door and subsequent distraction of the pilot…NTSB ERA25LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArlie L Raber III Challenger 1 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off despite having problems controlling the airplane due to his physical stature.NTSB ERA25LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Zolfo Springs, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.NTSB ERA25LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Miami, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA25LA147Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7AC · Palmetto, FLThe flight instructor’s inability to overpower control inputs made by the student pilot during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane impacting powerlines and the ground.NTSB ERA25LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter UH-1D · DeLand, FLThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.NTSB ERA25FA119Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Pierson, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA24FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the haul back cable was securely connected to the “J” hook prior to departing on the accident flight, which resulted in the cable becoming disconnected and the wings folding up during flight.NTSB ERA24LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orlando, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during while landing with a crosswind. Contributing was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway Exec · Alva, FLA loss of tail rotor control as a result of unsecured tail rotor drive belt tensioner bolts.NTSB ERA24LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 701 · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA24LA243Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEide Turner T-40A · Middleburg, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during climb out, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ERA24LA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrallier Scott Glasair I · Gulf of Mexico, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying over water in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the overwater flight in conditions conducive to the…NTSB ERA24LA208Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdmore International Jets Aircam · DeLand, FLThe uncommanded movement of the left propeller into reverse during approach for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane at low altitude during approach.NTSB ERA24FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Fort Pierce North, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the multiengine airplane after a partial loss of engine power on one engine during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to check the…NTSB ERA24FA154Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20K · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed of the airplane while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the in-flight opening of the main cabin door, which resulted from the…NTSB ERA24LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters PA18-150 · Edgewater, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the worn aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.NTSB ERA24LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportApellix B1 Washing Drone · Orlando, FLA failure of the sUAS’s magnetometer while operating in close proximity to commercial air conditioning equipment, which resulted in the sUAS’s erratic maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the RPIC’s failure to input the appropriate command to disarm…NTSB ERA24LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Pahokee, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering a wind gust during landing.NTSB ERA24FA036Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…NTSB ERA24LA030Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue.NTSB ERA23LA379Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDorr Dan W Sequoia F.8L Falco · Sanford, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an engine access cover opened during the initial climb.NTSB ERA23LA350Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Immokalee, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during hover flight, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the ground after the student pilot applied a sudden control input.NTSB ERA23LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA23FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114TC · Palm City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23FA234Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA23LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Defuniak Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.NTSB ERA23LA187Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLewis/Urmston RV 4 200 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA23FA181Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation during the initial climb and subsequent steep banking descent into water.NTSB ERA23FA138Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilots’ exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a go-around/low pass over the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fernandina Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, with resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway identifier sign.NTSB ERA23FA079Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.NTSB ERA23LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.NTSB ERA23LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Textron Canada 505 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s execution of a landing approach with a right, quartering tailwind, low forward airspeed, and high power demand that, when combined, resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control.NTSB ERA22FA422Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWren Ronnie D Titan II · Citra, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain airspeed while recovering from an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…NTSB ERA22FA384Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMXR Technologies MX2 · Osteen, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin that continued until the airplane impacted terrain.NTSB ERA22FA344Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHarvey J Brock Tango 2 · Melrose, FLA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA22LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMesserschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO_105S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s likely inadequate left anti-torque control pedal input during initial…NTSB ERA22LA142Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Big Pine Key, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial…