NTSB investigations, 2015
90 cases where the sequence of events included Aerodynamic stall/spin.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 80 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 114 |
| 2010 | 75 |
| 2011 | 115 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 90 |
| 2016 | 91 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 106 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2026 | 30 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2015
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2015 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 GAA16CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDay William L Minicoupe · Middle River, MDThe pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.NTSB GAA16CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Broadus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Circle Air T Bird II · Lenoir, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and a coordinated turn in the traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ERA16LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA16CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Abilene, TXThe student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing.NTSB GAA16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VAThe pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NCThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16MA036Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace HS 125 700A · Akron, OHThe flight crew's mismanagement of the approach and multiple deviations from company standard operating procedures, which placed the airplane in an unsafe situation and led to an unstabilized approach, a descent below minimum descent altitude without visual…NTSB GAA16LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportU-Fly-It Aerolite 103 · Midland, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane’s center of gravity aft of its limit, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 65 · New Lisbon, WIThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Worcester, MAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-7 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CEN16FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZidek Vans RV-4 · Cortland, NEThe pilot's decision to intentionally maneuver at a low altitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the climbing right turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Swan Valley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBucker Jungmeister BU 133 · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while executing a return to the runway after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB GAA16CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during recovery by the flight instructor.NTSB CEN16LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRich Harry A Woodstock I · Decatur, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the pattern in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the glider exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low…NTSB ERA16LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Savannah, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his…NTSB ERA16FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GAThe student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…NTSB GAA16CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.NTSB GAA15CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Lake City, COThe pilot's failure during takeoff to attain sufficient airspeed for conditions, and to maintain yaw control and a positive rate of climb, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN15LA432Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S18 · Shattuck, OKThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane during initial climb and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB CEN15LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdward M Van Morlan Rans S-12 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's inadequate airspeed control and the airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle-of-attack during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by…NTSB CEN15FA427Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lexington, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN15FA422Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA282Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight and his decision to continue the flight despite signs of an engine problem, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB GAA15LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15FA362Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Morrisville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the…NTSB ERA15LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClark 1000 · Warehouse Point, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…NTSB ERA15FA359Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoatright Waylon RV10 · Alma, GAThe noncertificated pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in his overweight, improperly-loaded airplane in dark night conditions at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident…NTSB GAA15CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Lexington, NEThe pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Additionally, the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Moneta, VAThe pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB GAA15CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlenn Timothy C Skystar Series 5 · Green River, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA15CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.NTSB WPR15FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Creswell, ORThe pilot's decision to return to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA15FA340Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kernersville, NCThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was deficient Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control training on recognition and handling of…NTSB WPR15FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Santee, CAThe pilots' failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the right magneto.NTSB GAA15CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Enterprise, PAThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · West Caldwell, NJA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the turbocharging system likely due to contaminated oil. Also causal were the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff although the airplane was not performing normally and his failure to maintain adequate…NTSB ERA15LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas A Siminski Zenith CH 750 · Allentown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 spark plug being liberated from the cylinder head due to the stripped threads in the cylinder head. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to return to the airport while at a low…NTSB ERA15CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the wing's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A 1 · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…NTSB CEN15LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Hartington, NEThe pilot’s decision to use an excessive, unapproved flap setting for takeoff, which significantly increased the induced drag and resulted in an aerodynamic stall when the airplane flew out of ground effect.NTSB ERA15FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMchugh Tony Kitfox Model 1 · Montrose, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Nekoosa, WIThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off for the agricultural application flight with the airplane over its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions and led to the airplane’s degraded climb…NTSB CEN15FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Milwaukee, WIThe pilot's improper pitch control during the landing, which resulted in the propeller striking the runway, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB GAA15CA199Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorton Claude C Tailwind W8 · Portales, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack while maneuvering and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC15LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFound Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cold Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from surrounding terrain during the takeoff sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain, prematurely becoming airborne, and subsequently entering an aerodynamic stall.