NTSB investigations, CO
29 cases where the defining event was Aerodynamic stall/spin.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 WPR26LA273Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and a hard bounced landing.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 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 CEN24LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, COThe pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…NTSB CEN23FA349Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Peyton, COThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN23LA263Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182G · Gunnison, COThe pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA128Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601XL · La Veta, COThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane in which he had no experience in strong, gusting wind, which resulted his failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN21LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Colorado Springs, COThe flight crew’s improper decision to continue the unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway during landing.NTSB GAA20CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Berthoud, COThe failure of the pilots to apply prompt and/or correct flight control inputs to adequately recover from the intentional aerodynamic spin.NTSB CEN16FA328Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Center, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Delta, COThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN14LA476Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Cortez, COThe flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the simulated engine out maneuver, his failure to unfeather the propeller before restoring engine power, and his inadequate airspeed management, which led to an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB CEN14FA467Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…NTSB CEN14FA265Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Watkins, COThe pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to his cell phone use while maneuvering at low-altitude.NTSB CEN14FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWorthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT · Highlands Ranch, COThe pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB CEN14FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Collbran, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Aspen, COThe first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN12FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Hayden, COThe pilot’s inadvertent stall during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in forecasted icing conditions without using all of its anti-ice systems.NTSB CEN11FA304Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Parker, COThe pilot’s excessive and unsafe maneuvering during gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall-spin.NTSB CEN11CA289Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S12 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's inadvertent application of full right rudder during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSupinski Mark R Supinski Mustang II · Peyton, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience flying tailwheel configured airplanes.NTSB CEN09CA505Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.NTSB CEN09FA425Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Simla, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin.NTSB CEN09CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA459Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Usafa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall 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 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.