NTSB investigations
864 cases where the defining event was Aerodynamic stall/spin.
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| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 51 |
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| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 52 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '241') 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '241') 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 WPR27FA012Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openGugger David RV-7A · Petaluma, CANTSB WPR26FA330Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAOn September 7, 2026, about 1720 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N734ZK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a…NTSB WPR26FA329Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fresno, CAOn September 5, 2026, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman AA-5, N6510L, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fresno, California. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR26FA320Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20C · Mount Hood, OROn August 31, 2026, about 1131 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20C, N2783W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hood River, Oregon. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR26LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openKrugh Patrick M Steen Skybolt · Big Bear, CANTSB WPR26FA281Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZOn July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…NTSB ERA26LA277Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-6-S · Morgan, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water.NTSB WPR26LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild M-62A · Greenleaf, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during approach and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR26LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMoose SR 2500 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN26FA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportFokker DR1 Replica · Frankston, TXOn May 26, 2026, about 0810 central daylight time, an experimental Fokker DR1 airplane, N54517, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Frankston, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR26FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Woodlake, CAOn May 23, 2026, about 1034 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N4452H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Woodlake, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91…NTSB WPR26LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A150L · Superior, AZThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and an impact with an object during an off-field landing.NTSB WPR26LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Big Water, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.NTSB ANC26LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Centennial, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during takeoff and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN26FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPeck JODEL-F12 · Rogers, AROn February 26, 2026, about 1330 central standard time, a Peck Jodel-F12, N30P, experimental airplane, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rogers, Arkansas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN26LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed…NTSB CEN26LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTextron 182T · Newberry, MIOn January 22, 2026, about 18:40 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182T, N116D was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newberry, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B35 · La Casa, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.NTSB ERA26LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/SC · Keystone Heights, FLOn November 8, 2025, at 1038 eastern standard time, an Extra 330/SC, N330SL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Keystone Heights, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · East Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA001Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Colorado Springs, COOn October 1, 2025, about 0412 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200 airplane, N999AD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN25LA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AKOn September 13, 2025, about 12:28 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M5-235C airplane, N343GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Point McKenzie, Alaska. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN25LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Dover, DEThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB ERA25LA336Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.NTSB CEN25FA339Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRans S-12 Airaile · Concordia, KSOn August 24, 2025, about 1926 central daylight time, a Rans S-12 Airaile airplane, N2757A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Concordia, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Willow, AKOn August 5, 2025, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N84726, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Willow Airport (UUO) in Willow, Alaska. The student pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was…NTSB ANC25LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150J · Soldotna, AKOn July 31, 2025, about 1300 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 150J airplane, N60509, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Soldotna, Alaska. The instructor pilot sustained minor injuries and the pilot receiving instruction was…NTSB WPR25FA225Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Nampa, IDOn August 27, 2025, about 1741 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5764H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nampa, Idaho. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA221Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B35 · Helena, MTThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB WPR25LA211Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172S · Sisters, OROn July 13, 2025, about 1106 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N787LF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sisters, Oregon. The flight instructor was seriously injured, and the student pilot and pilot rated passenger…NTSB CEN25LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Cedarcreek, MOThe student pilot’s failure to attain a proper airspeed and climb attitude during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of…NTSB ERA25FA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobert Fidler Lancair 320/360 · Zeeland, MIOn June 29, 2025, at 10:49 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Lancair 360, N360RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Zeeland, Michigan. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN25FA224Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV-10 · Capron, ILOn June 28, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Vans RV-10 airplane, N847CS, was substantially damaged during an accident near Capron, Illinois. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR25FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Billings, MTOn June 19, 2025, at 1412 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172K airplane, N79306, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN25LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGallow Daniel A Kitfox Classic IV · Waupaca, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate air speed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA144Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Ontario, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Kingston, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplanes’ critical angle of attack resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB ERA25LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Hickory, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA25FA163Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 310Q · Midvale, OHOn April 1, 2025, about 1704 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310Q, N8242Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Midvale, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB WPR25LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK Cavalon · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach and subsequent descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to perform a go-around maneuver.NTSB ERA25FA151Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · LaFayette, GAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.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 ERA25FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSchleicher ASW24 · Vero Beach, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 1240 eastern standard time, a Schleicher ASW 24 glider, N244RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was owned by a local soaring club and…NTSB ERA25LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain and a parked airplane.