NTSB investigations, 2009
19 cases where the sequence of events included Abrupt maneuver.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2009
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"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") = 2009 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
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 ERA10LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Pleasant Grove, NCThe captain's excessive maneuver in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate TCAS training and guidance.NTSB ERA10LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · La Belle, FLThe loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Alexandria, LAFailure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.NTSB CEN10CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.NTSB ERA09LA501Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeithley Thomas E Starduster Too · St. Matthews, SCA loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Savannah, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA536Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Steen Skybolt · Harrison, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09GA407Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Austin, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach prior to the retardant drop and his subsequent failure to release the retardant load, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSidler Mike Rotorway · Waxahachie, TXThe pilot’s failure to control his rate of descent during autorotation, which required an aggressive recovery maneuver and resulted in a sudden loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN09CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NEThe passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.NTSB CEN09CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBolton Ricky D Rotorway E · Brookeland, TXThe pilot failed to maintain control while hovering in gusty conditions.NTSB WPR09FA235Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a low altitude maneuver that resulted in a stall.NTSB WPR09CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAtkins John RAF 2000 G · South Prairie, WAThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision that resulted in an airspeed reduction and subsequent loss of lift provided by the rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other…NTSB CEN09LA277Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Surrey, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.NTSB CEN09CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TXTHe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chandler, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hover demonstration and his subsequent loss of helicopter control that resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN09CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.NTSB ERA09FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Moncks Corner, SCA loss of aircraft control during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.