NTSB investigations, VA
68 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VA' 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 ERA25LA203Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSeamax Aircraft Ltda Seamax M-22 · Dahlgren Center, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a known…NTSB ERA25FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMX Aircraft Tech PTY MXS · Hampton, VAA counterweight plug that loosened during the accident flight, jammed the elevator, and resulted in loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA25FA065Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTruitt James B Vans RV-8A · Fort Blackmore, VAOn December 4, 2024, about 1451 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-8A, N627TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ERA24FA209Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Palmyra, VAThe pilot’s loss of control following an encounter with structural icing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ERA23FA103Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Suffolk, VAThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without confirming it had been released from maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to loose magnetos. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and…NTSB ERA23FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall from which she was unable to recover.NTSB ERA22LA145Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter skids while landing on a dolly at night, which resulted in the skids becoming entangled with the dolly and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue as a result of the time the accident…NTSB ERA22FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310 · Danville, VAThe pilot’s impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected engine exhaust penetration into the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain a minimum controllable airspeed after partially securing an engine after takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Martinsville, VAThe pilot’s improper pitch control during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Weyers Cave, VAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system, which resulted in failure of the rudder control assembly and the pilot’s loss of control during a go-around.NTSB ERA20LA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA20 · Luray, VAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20FA097Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAviastroitel AC 4C · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA20CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.NTSB WPR19TA142Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportZenair Zenith CH 701 · Marion, VAThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control following a bounced landing and his decision to fly the airplane without proper training.NTSB ERA19FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado 1 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the airplane's exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB ERA18LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Kent, VAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around.NTSB DCA18IA269Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDJI Phantom · Blacksburg, VAthe drone pilot's incorrect control inputs due to insufficient knowledge of the aircraft flight manual procedures. Contributing to the incident was the close proximity of the observers, and the decision to conduct a demonstration near the observers in a…NTSB ERA18FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to safely operate the helicopter due to his impaired cognitive and physical abilities, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA18FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA18FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Crozet, VAThe pilot's loss of control while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after consuming alcohol and his resulting…NTSB GAA18CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 300 · Woodlawn, VAThe pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.NTSB ERA18FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VAThe tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…NTSB GAA17CA540Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aborted go-around, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.NTSB ERA17FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition…NTSB ERA17LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Dillwyn, VAThe pilot's selection of a grass airstrip that was of insufficient length for landing, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGanjoo Amit Sonex · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat appropriately, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB GAA17CA241Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · New Market, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB ERA16CA239Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA16CA211Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off the side of the runway and impact with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA16LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Critz, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSewell William K Zodiac 601 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting trees.NTSB GAA16CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Melfa, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, impact with a structure, and subsequent postimpact fire.NTSB GAA16CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff which resulted in impact with the ground.NTSB GAA16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VAThe pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportU-Fly-It Aerolite 103 · Midland, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane’s center of gravity aft of its limit, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Galax Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Saltville, VAThe pilot’s flight into developing rain showers and updrafts, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s continued flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, and his reliance on…NTSB ERA15FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orange, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller OH 23B · Leesburg, VAA loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing was the delayed remedial action of the flight instructor.NTSB ERA15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesboro, VAThe glider's inadvertent encounter with low altitude wind shear.NTSB ERA14CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Winchester, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.NTSB ERA14LA302Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Robert Moyes Dragonfly · Melfa, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain roll control during the initial takeoff and his decision to take off with only partial power applied.NTSB ERA14CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Petersburg, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the changing wind conditions.NTSB ERA14CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 205A · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.NTSB ERA14LA006Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Hampton Roads, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ineffective use of the onboard GPS equipment.NTSB ERA13FA385Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danville, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control and climb the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate oversight of the student pilot by ensuring that the cockpit was free of…NTSB ERA13CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Hot Springs, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA12FA583Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.