NTSB investigations
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"
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."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 CEN10CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bloomington, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in a stall.NTSB WPR10FA330Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dixon, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB CEN10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Idabell, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.NTSB CEN10LA334Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrone Paul E Pulsar III · Carmi, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10FA324Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB WPR10LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Coyote II S6 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed.NTSB ERA10CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Nelson, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN10FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…NTSB CEN10CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.NTSB CEN10LA276Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCovell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OKA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.NTSB CEN10LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Watertown, SDThe pilot's loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic, low-altitude maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmant due to alcohol.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 WPR10FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.NTSB CEN10FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk · Haysville, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA225Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-34 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.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 WPR10LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NVThe airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.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 CEN10LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ERA10LA206Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCenter Charles C X-5 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment.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.NTSB ERA10LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB CEN10LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Eden Prairie, MNThe fatigue failure of an intake valve spring on the right engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.NTSB CEN10FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MIThe pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA10LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.NTSB ERA10FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance…NTSB ANC10LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot's decision to take off with ice-contaminated wings in freezing rain and mist, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA10LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA097Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYoung Dee C Kitfox II · St. Anthony, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Kearney, NEThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of structural icing during the flight.NTSB ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB CEN10CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer · Eldon, MOThe pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.NTSB ERA10LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a stall and inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information. Also contributing was the instructor's inadequate…NTSB CEN10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pearland, TXThe student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.NTSB CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.NTSB ERA10LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTail Feather Sea Rey · Sanibel Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to add power during a low-level turn, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall.NTSB WPR10LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBudd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ripley, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.NTSB CEN10LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Skybolt/BM · Altus, OKThe pilot's poor judgment by performing intentional low-level maneuvers that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude to low to affect a safe recovery.NTSB CEN10LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Middlefield, OHThe student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.NTSB ERA10FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · ChristianstedThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.NTSB CEN10LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB WPR10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, IDThe stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFuji LM1 · Athens, GAAn aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.