NTSB investigations, 2008
333 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 333 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 307 |
| 2010 | 268 |
| 2011 | 313 |
| 2012 | 320 |
| 2013 | 282 |
| 2014 | 311 |
| 2015 | 298 |
| 2016 | 284 |
| 2017 | 283 |
| 2018 | 261 |
| 2019 | 288 |
| 2020 | 262 |
| 2021 | 258 |
| 2022 | 244 |
| 2023 | 216 |
| 2024 | 203 |
| 2025 | 183 |
| 2026 | 96 |
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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.\"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."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 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.NTSB CEN09LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Basalt, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight.NTSB WPR09LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Globe · Wallace, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA09LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller J Kirtley RV-6 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.NTSB ERA09CA044Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver II Mxlii · Knoxville, PAThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.NTSB WPR09CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.NTSB CEN09CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, COLoss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.NTSB CEN09CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB ANC09LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConstrucciones Aeronauticas CASA-212 · Toksook Bay, AKThe flight crew’s inability to adjust/increase power to the right engine during the landing approach due to an in-flight disconnect of the engine power control linkage, resulting in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…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 ERA09FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Red Hill, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to an improper repair to the stabilator, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the stabilator. Contributing to the accident was the descent in turbulence, at airspeeds above the maximum structural…NTSB CEN09LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12XL · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Foley, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN09WA033Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.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 ERA09LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · New York, NYThe failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…NTSB ERA09LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHargett Sky Ranger II · Rock Hill, SCThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and his impairment due to recent use of marijuana.NTSB CEN09FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Conroe, TXA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Tukan · Mohawk, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.NTSB CEN09FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.NTSB WPR09LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cougar, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees.NTSB CEN09CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.NTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB WPR09FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…NTSB CEN09CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmes William E Predator · Branson, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.NTSB WPR09LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.NTSB WPR09CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB ANC09FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAntonovich Anton B Challenger II · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.