NTSB investigations, AL
42 cases where NTSB found Directional control.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
Latest 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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062020'))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062020')) 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 ERA26LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace GVII-G600 · Birmingham, ALThe flight crew’s decision to continue the landing approach into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss visual reference and loss airplane control during landing.NTSB ERA26LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lanett, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.NTSB ERA26LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Bessemer, ALThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Calera, ALA loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA23LA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDestiny XLT · Oneonta, ALThe uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Scottsboro, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with two parked trailers.NTSB ERA22LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Tuskegee, ALThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.NTSB ERA22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.NTSB ERA21LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Troy, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA20CA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWag Aero Cubby · Pell City, ALThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action following the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB GAA18CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YKS 7 · Fairhope, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB GAA18CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightworks Capella XS FW2C80TD · Hartselle, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 F · Lapine, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after a total loss of left engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's failure to properly flush the fuel…NTSB GAA17CA561Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL18 · Bessemer, ALThe student pilot’s incorrect application of the brakes and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA17LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShilt Jerry C F-1 Rocket · Bessimer, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA16CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7AC · Jasper, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown and collapse of the landing gear.NTSB GAA16CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Eufaula, ALThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.NTSB GAA15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Dauphin Island, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA188Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M Pulsr · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB ERA14CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Gulf Shores, ALThe student pilot's incorrect rudder input, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with a runway sign.NTSB ERA14LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Alabaster, ALThe pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff following the loss of directional control early in the takeoff roll due to a deflated left main landing gear tire.NTSB ERA13CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ozark, ALThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA13LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, ALThe Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…NTSB ERA13LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…NTSB ERA12LA505Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bay Minette, ALThe separation of the tailwheel linkage for reasons that could not be determined because the linkage was not located, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Foley, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.NTSB ERA11CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts Special · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Monroeville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA11CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control on a wet runway during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Theodore, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at night in deteriorating weather conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ERA10CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairhope, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Auburn, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA09CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportC A Tecnam P2002 Sier · Enterprise, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA475Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Tuskegee, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA09CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Alabaster, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180C · Akron, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB MIA08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.