NTSB investigations, 2017

8 cases where the defining event was Loss of lift.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2017 per year, 2009–2026: 175 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2017
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '500')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR18LA029Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Rolling Fork, MSAn uncommanded yaw and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 7, 2017 · N93PH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA526Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Coolin, IDThe pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.Sep 10, 2017 · N5703A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Homestead, FLThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway.Jul 30, 2017 · N304MG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitchell Derryle V Rans S 7 Courier · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to take off from a lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Jul 23, 2017 · N6333Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA427Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L23 · Deatsville, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and power lines while landing.Jul 21, 2017 · N342BA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS134 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soccer goal posts.Apr 28, 2017 · N2682H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.Mar 25, 2017 · N52743 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage