NTSB investigations, 2012
59 cases where the defining event was Aerodynamic stall/spin.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 50 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 20 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012 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 CEN13FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Burlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB WPR13FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Scout X-C · Waterville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin from which he was unable to recover.NTSB CEN13FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.NTSB CEN13FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Gothenburg, NEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13LA034Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUS Light Hornet · Mont Belvieu, TXThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s low altitude, which did not allow for a stall recovery.NTSB WPR13FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBehne Glasair III · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.NTSB ERA13FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…NTSB ERA13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…NTSB WPR13LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWood Mustang II FB · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to final approach due to his distraction by the low engine oil pressure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA12FA565Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot's loss of control while performing a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB ERA12FA561Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHall Don H RV-7 · Cumming, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA656Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild PT-19A · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA410Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB CEN12CA625Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Geary, OKThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane and the loss of engine power…NTSB CEN12FA616Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…NTSB DCA12IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Soldotna, AKan in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to recognize and properly recover from…NTSB CEN12FA570Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Llano, TXThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…NTSB CEN12LA642Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A240 · Greenfield, MOThe pilot's failure to attain a proper takeoff speed or pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane settling on the runway and impacting trees.NTSB ERA12FA513Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to land on the remaining runway ahead, and the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA540Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames H Berard RV-6A · Westfield, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.NTSB CEN12FA534Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G18 - S · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ERA12FA491Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FLThe flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…NTSB CEN12LA490Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MIThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA12FA467Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA12FA465Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Berlin, MDPilot incapacitation of unknown origin, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of control and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN12LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapman Mark A Trike · Marlboro, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tynoek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA408Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Griswold, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC12CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB ERA12CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Gulf Shores, ALThe student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.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 CEN12LA340Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sport II · Manchester, IAAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR12FA235Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Duck Creek Village, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering a heavily loaded airplane over high mountainous terrain in a high density altitude environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience…NTSB WPR12LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Silver City, IDThe pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain with reduced visibility, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Winterville, NCThe pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12CA352Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CT · Duncansville, PAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to clear terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue turning toward a ridgeline.NTSB ERA12CA341Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MIThe pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.NTSB ERA12FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGutierrez Pablino Hummel Bird · DeFuniak Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to the airplane’s exceedence of its maximum gross weight and center of gravity’s most rearward limit and his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…NTSB ERA12CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TNThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Honesdale, PAThe pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…NTSB ANC12CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's attempt to take off with the carburetor heat in the hot position, which limited the airplane’s performance, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA303Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Anderson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Lakin, KSThe pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB ERA12FA271Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWejebe Jose CA8 -SF · Everglades City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB ANC12FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAnderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSadler Terry A Merlin · Otisfield, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his lack of experience in the airplane make and model.