NTSB investigations, 2009
307 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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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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB ERA10WA106Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369 · Pitalito, ColombiaOn December 29, 2009, about 1655 universal coordinated time (1155 local time), a Hughes 369D, Colombian registration HK4177, operated by Sociedad Aerea de Ibague, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The Colombian…NTSB ERA10FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Heflin, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…NTSB CEN10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.NTSB ERA10WA096Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHuber Hartmut Express · Berry Island, BahamasOn December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the…NTSB WPR10FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CAAirspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted…NTSB CEN10FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…NTSB CEN10FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MIA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA086Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA082Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his…NTSB WPR10CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Llano, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.NTSB ERA10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR10LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Susanville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CAThe pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA10FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN10LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAugustine David L Sonex · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel screen that resulted in fuel starvation caused by the builder's inappropriate use of a fuel…NTSB DCA10RA031Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 1900 - D · Nairobi, KenyaOn November 9, 2009 about 0517 UTC, Kenyan registry 5Y-VVQ, a Beech 1900D, a chartered cargo flight, had a loss of control and collided with the ground during a visual approach for landing at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane had turned back to…NTSB CEN10FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN10LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation.NTSB CEN10LA041Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TXThe pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.NTSB CEN10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Paoli, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ANC10LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…NTSB ERA10FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tallahassee, FLThe pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ERA10CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA10FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN10LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB ERA10WA060Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22B · Verona, ItalyOn October 26, 2009, at 1300 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22B helicopter, Italian registration I-ANSO, was substantially damaged when it impacted water in Lake Garda, near Verona, Italy. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. Visual…NTSB CEN10FA028Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Benavides, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid severe weather, and the air traffic controller's failure to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance, as required by Federal Aviation Administration directives, both of which led to the airplane's encounter with a severe…NTSB CEN10FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Adrian, MIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA10LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArgence Enas A. Christen Eagle · Hernando, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR10CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN10WA058Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC12 · Weert, NetherlandsOn October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…NTSB ANC10FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Healy, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA015Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Llano, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing.NTSB CEN10LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Alexandria, LAFailure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.NTSB ANC10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR10LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NEThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB WPR10FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having…NTSB ERA10CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Lewiston, METhe loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind.NTSB ERA10LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCase Richard L VAN RV-6 · Magnolia, NCThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather.NTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09LA611Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TXThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.NTSB ERA09FA537Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Georgetown, SCThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…