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1,530 cases where the sequence of events included 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '241' 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"
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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '241' 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
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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 ERA25LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMoyes Liteflite PTY C Dragonfly · Charlestown, NHOn July 13, 2025, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Moyes Liteflite Model C Dragonfly airplane, N4010E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Charleston, New Hampshire. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated…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 WPR25LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.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 ERA25LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188C · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.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 CEN25LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Huron, SDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level aerial application, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.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 CEN25FA178Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, COOn May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA25FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of the nose baggage door and subsequent distraction of the pilot…NTSB ERA25LA198Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Sanford, NCThe mechanic’s re-use of worm drive clamps, which resulted in a separation of the turbocharger air discharge duct and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.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 ERA25LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFrank Lowell C Pietenpol · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA177Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A24 · Greenville, SCOn April 17, 2025, about 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech A24 airplane, N8060R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The…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 CEN25LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Zeeland, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight…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 CEN25LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Rusk, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA137Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Lititz, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to his distraction by the opening of the cabin door, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/mush condition at too low of an…NTSB ERA25LA130Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Manchester, VTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN25LA103Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStarduster II · Azle, TXOn February 24, 2025, at 1430 central standard time, a Starduster II airplane, N78WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Azle, Texas. The private pilot and a passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ANC25MA018Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportTextron 208B · Nome, AKThe National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the pilot’s inadequate airspeed management due to workload and degraded situation awareness and his improper inputs leading up to and during the aerodynamic…NTSB CEN25LA058Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Smithville, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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.NTSB WPR25FA020Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s entry into an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to complete a successful recovery, which resulted in an accelerated stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25FA014Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRans S12 · Church Point, LAOn October 15, 2024, at 1514 central daylight time, a Rans S12S, N912RS, was involved in an accident near Church Point, Louisiana. The airline transport pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Parsonsburg, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined.NTSB CEN24LA367Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeway, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during a go-around.NTSB ERA24FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAviat S-1-11B · Chapmansboro, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · McKinley Village, AKThe pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB ANC24LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC24FA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJon Bergstedt JP Flyer · Wasilla, AKThe installation of an improperly sized fuel line that did not allow for adequate fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.NTSB ERA24FA371Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Vergennes, VTThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly…NTSB WPR24FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24FA340Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Anderson, INThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude.NTSB CEN24LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Shell Knob, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN24LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Kingman, KSThe pilot’s loss of control on short final.NTSB ANC24FA085Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA24WA270Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA18 · Defford, United KingdomNTSB ANC24LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172F · Brazoria, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after not maintaining directional…NTSB CEN24LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Lewisville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts.