NTSB investigations, FL
110 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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"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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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
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 ERA18FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cedar Key, FLThe airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.NTSB ERA18FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…NTSB ERA18LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReilly Charles W Escapade · Palatka, FLThe interruption of fuel to the engine during final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA18LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach…NTSB ERA18LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGregory Newman Sonex Trainer · Carrabelle, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct a low-altitude turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…NTSB ERA17LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWard Christopher Barry RAI 6 · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s pitch control during rotation and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA17FA155Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Williston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA17FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Sanford, FLThe incorrect rigging of the elevator control cables, which resulted in a reversal of elevator control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff, an excessive nose-high pitch, and subsequent aerodynamic stall after takeoff. Also causal was the inadequate…NTSB ERA17FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B 60 · Duette, FLThe pilots' decision to perform flight training maneuvers at low airspeed at an altitude that was insufficient for stall recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inappropriate use of non-standard stall recovery techniques.NTSB ERA17FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportIndependent Technologies Epic LT · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach…NTSB ERA16CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF · Pace, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his excessive pitch attitude at low airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and consequent ground impact.NTSB ERA16FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent placement of the…NTSB GAA16CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Lake Harbor, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Tampa, FLThe intentional low altitude maneuvering during takeoff in response to a near-miss with an airplane departing from a converging runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Bushnell, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach in variable wind, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14FA416Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA14FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to…NTSB ERA14FA282Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Merritt Island, FLThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for a reason that could…NTSB ERA14FA255Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FLThe pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the degradation of airplane and engine…NTSB ERA13LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…NTSB ERA13FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchoonover John D KIT FOX IV 1200 · St. Lucie, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s combined use of two sedating…NTSB ERA13FA168Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA13FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's improper evaluation of the weather…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 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 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 ERA12FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's abrupt maneuver in response to a perceived traffic conflict, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's incomplete instructions, which…NTSB ERA12LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Byron J Zealot · Minneola, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on the base leg for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.NTSB ERA12FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control during climb after a banner pickup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.NTSB ERA12FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the left engine due to a failed No. 2 connecting rod bearing.NTSB ERA12FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Williston, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed in changing wind conditions during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s ostentatious display close to the ground.NTSB ERA12FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportInterplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…NTSB ERA11LA438Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ERA11CA363Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Winter Haven, FLThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11FA332Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB ERA11LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA195Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrown Narcisse A Christen Eagle II · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from base leg to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ERA11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPotez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…NTSB ERA10LA391Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTurck G L/Duflo J T SEA REY · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on approach for landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with water.NTSB ERA10FA342Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to perform the maneuvers at a low altitude and over water.NTSB ERA10FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Zellwood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.NTSB ERA10LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA205Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCupaiole RV-6A · West Palm Beach, FLThe total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.