NTSB investigations, ID
145 cases where NTSB found Directional control.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' 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 WPR26LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.NTSB WPR26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.NTSB WPR25LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeaver Harmon Rocket · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Kamiah, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR25LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Paris, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConner Michael A Vans Acft RV-9 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB WPR24LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRonald J Mclaughlin Bearhawk Patrol · Shearer, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.NTSB WPR24LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Chamberlain Guard Station, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR24LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJoseph H Mason Bearhawk Patrol · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR24LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · McCall, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.NTSB WPR24LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.NTSB WPR24LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Featherville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB WPR24LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a roll over.NTSB WPR23LA346Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Apple, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn Espe Cruiser · Buhl, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.NTSB WPR23LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBlack Sheep CCX-1865 · Big Creek Ranger Station, IDThe pilot’s failure to identify the wet landing surface and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control and stop during landing on the unimproved grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and unintentional ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR23LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCamille E Patch Calidus · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in rollover.NTSB WPR23LA214Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Filer, IDThe pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR23LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Paul, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR23LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKeskimaki Charles A Kitfox · Rigby, IDThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR23LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Hayden, IDThe failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a snow berm during a go around.NTSB WPR22LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFall Martin Super CUB · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a crosswind.NTSB WPR22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR22LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with fencing.NTSB WPR22LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, IDA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.NTSB WPR22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Boise, IDThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB WPR22LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR22LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Murphy, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Mackay, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a ditch and nosing over.NTSB WPR22LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Challis, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control after the airplane encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Elk River, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB WPR21LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust JA30 Superstol · May, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Coeur d' Alene, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR21LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Driggs, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR21LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBryan S Happell TANGO2 · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s failure to control the pitch attitude of the gyroplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of control, runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Leadore, IDThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a graveled surfaced runway with insufficient landing performance and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.