NTSB investigations, VA

7 cases where the sequence of events included Abrupt maneuver.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, VA per year, 2010–2026: 7 cases
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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\" = 'VA' 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\" = '270' 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 GAA16CA396Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Williamsburg, VAAn evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.Jul 27, 2016 · N18228 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA445Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T 28C · Alton, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatics at such a low altitude.Sep 19, 2014 · N531KG · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195B · Winchester, VAThe pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.Jan 19, 2014 · N1960C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.Apr 10, 2011 · N286BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA435Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Scout X-C · Amherst, VAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Aug 21, 2010 · N417JN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10TA429Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH1H · Warrenton, VAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during the practice autorotation maneuver.Aug 16, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage