NTSB investigations
866 cases where the defining event was Aerodynamic stall/spin.
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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"
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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 CEN09GA242Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 337 · Pittsville, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB ERA09LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright P-40N · Mastic Beach, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics at low altitude.NTSB WPR09CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Monterey, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA228Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos GX · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.NTSB CEN09FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · El Dorado, KSThe failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.NTSB CEN09LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin.NTSB ERA09LA188Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMXR Technologies MX2 · Dade City, FLAn in-flight loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.NTSB CEN09FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Porter, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.NTSB CEN09MA142Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAerospatiale Alenia ATR 42-320 · Lubbock, TXThe flight crew's failure to monitor and maintain a minimum safe airspeed while executing an instrument approach in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were 1) the flight crew's failure to…NTSB CEN09LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltra Flight Challenger · Waldron, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, the inoperative flight instruments and the pilot's failure to abort…NTSB ERA09LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power during a low-level approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN09FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN09FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · North Canton, OHThe pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…NTSB ERA09FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly the published instrument approach and his subsequent failure to…NTSB ANC09LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Napaskiak, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain while on an approach to land.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 CEN09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monticello, INThe pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around.NTSB CEN09LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall, during a landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds.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 SEA08LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Amphibious Trike · Lake Chelan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.NTSB NYC08LA322Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DFW08FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · Douglas, KSThe airplane's inability to recover from an intentional spin, despite proper control inputs by the flight test pilot. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's ballistic parachute system to properly deploy.NTSB ANC08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB DEN08FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Baxter Pass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, resulting in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08LA281Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB CHI08FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB SEA08FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Garden City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB NYC08LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOsborne Challenger II · Fairdealing, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while climbing into rising terrain at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI08FA222Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off in gusting winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI08LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MNThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action to the encountered stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's slow airspeed and inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Athens, TXA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a…NTSB CHI08LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB DFW08LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GAAn inadvertent stall during the initial climb.NTSB LAX08LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Piru, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MSThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.NTSB LAX08LA191Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Oceanside, CAFailure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver.NTSB NYC08LA225Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Rans S-6ES · Lajas, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.NTSB DEN08LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · O'Kean, ARAn inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the low airspeed, steep angle of bank, and heavy weight.NTSB DCA08FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas MD-10 · Raymond, PAThe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's airspeed during the holding pattern, leading to the onset of an aerodynamic stall and subsequent structural damage to the tail from buffet.NTSB CHI08FA156Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Fremont, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the…NTSB DFW08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Forrest City, ARThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.