NTSB investigations, 2012
250 cases where NTSB found Directional control.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 224 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 240 |
| 2010 | 229 |
| 2011 | 240 |
| 2012 | 250 |
| 2013 | 185 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2015 | 183 |
| 2016 | 245 |
| 2017 | 236 |
| 2018 | 247 |
| 2019 | 211 |
| 2020 | 195 |
| 2021 | 195 |
| 2022 | 206 |
| 2023 | 214 |
| 2024 | 205 |
| 2025 | 175 |
| 2026 | 90 |
Where
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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\") = 2012
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012 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 ERA13LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRussom Roy G Hummel H5 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot’s impairment or incapacitation due to the effects of medication, worsening cardiac disease, or cardiac arrhythmia, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane.NTSB ERA13FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Parkton, NCThe failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of…NTSB ERA13CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Easton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR13LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-1T · Billings, MTThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll because of the failure of the tailwheel support bracket.NTSB CEN13CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Melbourne, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB ERA13CA067Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRadley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · King George, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.NTSB CEN13CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB WPR13FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Shaver Lake, CAThe pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight with a failed vacuum pump, particularly at high…NTSB WPR13CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make/model.NTSB CEN13LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco SRE · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpackman Avid Flyer · Casper, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR13CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Calexico, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.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 ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA13CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NYThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.NTSB CEN13CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN13CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TXThe pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.NTSB WPR13CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180C · Bishop, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.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 ERA13CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Cumming, GAThe operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR12CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Huntington, UTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.NTSB ERA12CA587Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye 582 Dream Machine · North Huntingdon, PAThe operation of a powered parachute by a noncertificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the climb following an aborted landing.NTSB CEN12CA663Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J170-SP · Goshen, INThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Torrance, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.NTSB ANC12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR12CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · St Johns, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.NTSB CEN12LA668Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson RV-6 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes.NTSB CEN12LA645Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Branson, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions.NTSB WPR12CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR12LA430Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Snohomish, WAThe failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.NTSB WPR12CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Andrews, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ANC12CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Atqasuk, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.NTSB WPR12CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · French Valley, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around following a sudden change in wind direction.NTSB ANC12CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR12LA417Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeymour Skyranger · Perris, CAA loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN12CA641Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, COThe pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.NTSB WPR12CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Newman, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while correcting for the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter.NTSB WPR12CA404Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKorrison Tom Sparrow Hawk · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during an aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR12CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake John K MA-5 Charger · Eagle Mountain, UTThe airplane’s encounter with a large hole in the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Toledo, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.NTSB WPR12CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, ORThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR12CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB CEN12CA614Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L-19E · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.