NTSB investigations, 2016
22 cases where NTSB found Flight control system.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 32 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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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\") = 2016
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010227'))
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") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010227')) 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 WPR17FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Moss Beach, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in…NTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN17FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.NTSB CEN16FA372Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's excessive cyclic input during a missed approach maneuver in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and spiraling descent into terrain.NTSB GAA16CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to set the wing flaps for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an aborted takeoff, and a runway overrun.NTSB CEN16CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Wichita Falls, TXThe incorrect maintenance of the airplane's ventilation system which resulted in an obstruction of the elevator control system.NTSB ERA16LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMantell Allan T Kitfox 4 1200 · Canandaigua, NYThe failure of the right rudder pedal torque tube due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Also causal to the accident was the airplane owner/builder's failure to install a rudder torque tube reinforcement or replacement…NTSB ERA16LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Shirley, NYMaintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane, which resulted in the left elevator attachment bolt backing out of the nutplate, and partial inflight separation and damage of the elevator.NTSB ERA16LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · McDonough, NYThe pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low…NTSB CEN16LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Miller, MOThe mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control.NTSB ANC16CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird resulting in damage to a tail rotor blade, which required replacement.NTSB ERA16CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.NTSB CEN16LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s…NTSB DCA16FA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell 525 · Italy, TXA severe vibration of the helicopter that led to the crew's inability to maintain sufficient rotor rotation speed (Nr), leading to excessive main rotor blade flapping, subsequent main rotor blade contact with the tail boom, and the resultant in-flight…NTSB CEN16LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaeser Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's diverted attention during the approach for the precautionary landing, which resulted in low airspeed, an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the control system…NTSB ERA16LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans.NTSB WPR16LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · California City, CAA directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits.NTSB GAA16CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff.NTSB CEN16LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ponca City, OKMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing.NTSB CEN16IA103Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Dallas, TXThe loss of aileron trim due to the lack of separation between the cannon head on the back of autopilot cannon plug and the aileron trim tab control gear. Contributing to the incident was the lack of guidance in the airplane maintenance manual to verify…NTSB GAA16CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Chappell, NEThe pilot's inability to correct for a crosswind during the takeoff roll due to the interlinked flight control design, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.