NTSB investigations, NV

38 cases where the phase of flight was Uncontrolled descent.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, NV per year, 1964–2026: 38 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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\" = 'NV' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 650)
  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.

NTSB WPR13FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Minden, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain.Feb 7, 2013 · N328SP · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.May 24, 2000 · N3700T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Minden, NVThe pilot's poor inflight planning and decision.Apr 20, 1990 · N1065F · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FXQ12Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, NVAt about 0130 the plt & 4 companions were evicted from the cocktail lounge at carson city arpt for being drunk & disorderly. After the lounge closed they continued their drinking on the acft ramp where the plt & one companion attempted to steal a twin-eng…Aug 24, 1982 · N9968H · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FA032Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 58 · Elko, NVDec 29, 1981 · N1537W · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA080Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Steamboat, NVApr 30, 1981 · N2318D · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA026Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20K · Battle Mt, NVDec 24, 1980 · N231NX · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FA018Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Fernley, NVFeb 18, 1979 · N222WF · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Reno, NVNov 10, 1978 · N5895B · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FA008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T-210L · Dayton, NVNov 1, 1978 · N777FT · DestroyedNTSB OAK78FA038Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna T210H · Reno, NVApr 28, 1978 · N2211R · DestroyedNTSB OAK78FA003Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Las Vegas, NVNov 4, 1977 · N5690V · DestroyedNTSB OAK77FXQ17Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Winnemucca, NVApr 23, 1977 · N41176 · DestroyedNTSB OAK77FA009Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Empire, NVDec 22, 1976 · N12364 · DestroyedNTSB OAK76AP038Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Incline Vlg, NVDec 23, 1975 · N379Z · DestroyedNTSB OAK73DVW17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C35 · Adaven, NVFeb 21, 1973 · N686D · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73AP033Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Elko, NVFeb 7, 1973 · N5983Q · DestroyedNTSB OAK73FXQ15Accident · 1 fatalClosedThomas BTS · Reno, NVSep 17, 1972 · N70TT · DestroyedNTSB OAK72AP025Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 310N · Wells, NVJan 21, 1972 · N5024Q · DestroyedNTSB OAK72DVW12Accident · No injuriesClosedCurtis Sull J T · Pioche, NVSep 25, 1971 · N491C · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72AP008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Sparks, NVSep 7, 1971 · N7408G · DestroyedNTSB OAK71FXQ20Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Tuscarora, NVOct 2, 1970 · N512Y · DestroyedNTSB OAK71FVW11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Caliente, NVSep 9, 1970 · N9526F · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70AP053Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 310 · Beatty, NVApr 27, 1970 · N8164M · DestroyedNTSB OAK70A0026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E33 · Carson City, NVOct 10, 1969 · N7693N · DestroyedNTSB OAK69A0055Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-12 · Goldfield, NVFeb 15, 1969 · N2978M · DestroyedNTSB OAK69A0005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182H · Lathrop Wells, NVJul 19, 1968 · N2051X · DestroyedNTSB OAK68A0052Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Hawthorne, NVDec 30, 1967 · N3114B · DestroyedNTSB OAK68A0029Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Wellington, NVSep 18, 1967 · N78935 · DestroyedNTSB LAX66F0290Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Hawthorne, NVMar 29, 1966 · N5137U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX66A0057Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D35 · Reno, NVJan 19, 1966 · N2974B · DestroyedNTSB LAX66A0003Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 23 · Steamboat, NVJul 6, 1965 · N8752M · DestroyedNTSB DEN66D0108Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Boulder City, NVJul 5, 1965 · N83376 · DestroyedNTSB LAX65F0004Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft DC-65 · Goldhill, NVJan 9, 1965 · N67704 · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X0681Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA22 · Battle Mt., NVNov 12, 1964 · N3149Z · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3956Accident · 4 fatalClosedNavion NAV-A · Las Vegas, NVSep 13, 1964 · N4513K · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X2074Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Wells, NVJun 2, 1964 · N8821X · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X0826Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft H35 · Searchlight, NVMar 7, 1964 · N4694D · Destroyed