NTSB investigations, 2008, UT
6 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' 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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'UT' 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
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 WPR09LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSilfvast Starduster TOO · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and/or angle of attack to avoid a stall/spin during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB WPR09LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHeisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UTThe pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.NTSB LAX08FA233Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Price, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning for the takeoff and the loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.NTSB LAX08LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Beaver, UTThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.NTSB LAX08CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UTThe student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…NTSB LAX08TA116Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Logan, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters.