NTSB investigations, 2018
18 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of lift.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
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\") = 2018
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '500' 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") = 2018 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '500' 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 GAA19CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClifford E Massey AR-1 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR19WA090Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Bauchi, NigeriaOn October 3, 2018, about 0754 universal coordinated time, a Cessna Citation XLS+/Nigerian 5N-HAR sustained minor damage during takeoff roll at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa / Bauchi State International Airport, Bauchi, Nigeria. The pilot and two passengers were…NTSB ENG18RA040Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationMBB BK117 · Kyiv, UkraineOn September 6, 2018, a Eurocopter EC-145 experienced an anomaly during the takeoff near Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, Ukraine. The incident is being investigated by the Ukrainian National Bureau of Air Accidents and Incidents (NBAAI) of Ukraine. All inquiries…NTSB GAA18CA512Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed while flying in a canyon in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR18TA192Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Goldfield, NVThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing on uneven terrain.NTSB GAA18CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Pomfret, VTThe glider pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Panguitch, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude and his delayed decision to deploy the powered-glider’s engine, which necessitated an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Waller, TXThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.NTSB ANC18LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.NTSB GAA18CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW · Nephi, UTThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.NTSB WPR18LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber · Lookout Pass, MTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight toward rising terrain after the engine overheated, which necessitated a precautionary landing when the motorglider could not maintain altitude in downdrafts.NTSB GAA18CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS123 · Tunbridge, VTThe student glider’s inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VTThe pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.NTSB GAA18CA250Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael R Alexander Mosquito XE · Iron Station, NCThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to practice hovering the helicopter in a confined space, which resulted in the tail rotor striking a tree.NTSB CEN18FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G33 · Warsaw, OHThe pilot's decision to continue flight in known icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, degraded airplane performance, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an official weather briefing…NTSB GAA18CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLithuanian Factory Of LAK 12 · Sunriver, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA18LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder.