Fatal NTSB investigations
131 cases where the first occurrence was “Abrupt maneuver”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 100)
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 100) 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 CHI07LA238Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwanson Aventura II · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's excessive pull up, his not maintaining airspeed, and the inadvertent stall resulting in the loss of control. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB MIA07LA077Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTerrence A. Sack Terrair Express · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final which led to a stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC06FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow.NTSB LAX05FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed while executing an evasive maneuver during an aborted landing, which resulted in a cross-controlled accelerated stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the probable…NTSB CHI05FA199Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair GS-2 · Wautoma, WIthe abrupt maneuver that was performed while failing to maintain airpeed, resulting in a stall, and uncontrolled impact with the ground without sufficient altitude to recover.NTSB MIA05LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJSH Air LLC II Comp Air 7SLX · Winter Haven, FLThe abrupt steep pitch-up during the initial climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Leesburg, FLAn abrupt maneuver performed by the pilot at a low altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which precipitated an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.NTSB MIA05FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment related to pitch, an abrupt pitch-up during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in inadvertent…NTSB MIA05FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Jacksonville, FLThe improper setting of the elevator trim by the pilot-in-command, his failure to follow the checklist related to elevator trim setting, and his failure to maintain VS during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and…NTSB SEA04FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTeST TST-10 M · Enumclaw, WAAircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing. A proper glidepath was not maintained was a factor.NTSB CHI04LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Prosser, NEThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors.NTSB LAX03LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWinters Glasair SH-2 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt, low altitude maneuver during the takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.NTSB SEA03FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB MIA03FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Golden Gate, FLThe airplane's entry into a near vertical descent for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the resultant descent.NTSB CHI02FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Tappen, NDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and airspeed when the abrupt maneuver was made and…NTSB ANC02FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDenzer RAF 2000 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's abrupt liftoff during takeoff, and his failure to correct a pilot-induced-oscillation during takeoff initial climb which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail mounted rudder, and an in-flight loss of control. A factor in the accident…NTSB DCA02MA001Accident · 265 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300B4-605R · Belle Harbor, NYthe in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the loads beyond ultimate design that were created by the first officer's unnecessary and excessive rudder pedal inputs. Contributing to these rudder pedal inputs were characteristics of the…NTSB NYC01FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Bern Township, PAThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a high speed dive to the ground.NTSB CHI01FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Crestline, KSThe airplane's departure from level flight and subsequent impact with the terrain as a result of a maneuver initiated by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The reason for the pilot's actions were not determined.NTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.NTSB DEN01FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39CT · Watkins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention due to the failure of the rear canopy's acrylic transparency and the loss of communication with his back seat passenger,…NTSB MIA00FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas HU-600N · Miami, FLThe pilot's ostentatious display and in-flight decision to perform an abrupt low altitude pitch up maneuver (aerobatic flight). This resulted in the main rotor blades colliding with and separating the tail boom assembly while maneuvering, and the helicopters…NTSB FTW99FA211Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Wagoner, OKThe pilot's inadvertent stall while performing an abrupt maneuver at low altitude.NTSB CHI99LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHornbeck Glassair · Johnson City, KSThe pilot's intentional low altitude performance of aerobatics.NTSB NYC99FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIves Sonerai II-L · Eastford, CTInadequate welding of the airplane's spar-box by the owner/builder, which resulted in a total spar-box failure in-flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.NTSB IAD98GA110Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Newark, TXFailure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…NTSB IAD98FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Stevensville, MDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while buzzing a building.NTSB ANC98FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.NTSB LAX98FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-8 · Ripley, CAthe intentional or unintentional sudden application of aft elevator control by an undetermined aircraft occupant that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. The aircraft gross weight, which exceeded the maximum allowable for aerobatics, and…NTSB IAD98FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB IAD98FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's abrupt, low-g maneuver, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor system.NTSB ANC97FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's…NTSB CHI97FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T34B · Fremont, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Also causal was the pilot's ostentatious display.NTSB LAX97GA235Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell BHT-206L-1 · Highland, CALoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the ingestion of entrapped air that occurred during an abrupt maneuver and fuel-borne contamination that caused the fuel system check valves to leak, resulted in a lower than expected fuel level…NTSB FTW97FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCanadair F-86E MK.6 · Broomfield, COInadequate planning and decision making by the pilot in starting the aerobatic maneuver at an insufficient altitude to successfully complete the maneuver.NTSB CHI97FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent impact with trees and then a residence. A related factor was turbulence.NTSB LAX97LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCunningham Rotorway Exec · Mather, CAexcessive maneuvering by the pilot, which allowed the main rotor blades to contact and sever the tail rotor system and allowed mast bumping to occur.NTSB CHI97LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDellicker Starduster TOO SA300 · Eaton Rapids, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor was the ostentatious display.NTSB LAX96LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Richvale, CAthe attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain.NTSB FTW95LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalter W. Bell Lazer Edge · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at the low altitude.NTSB NYC95DEI01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStaudacher S-600 · Wellington, OHloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB FTW95FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Needville, TXLoss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CHI95DCA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportYakovlev YAK-52 · Caruthersville, MOThe insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot.NTSB FTW94LA283Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalton Skybolt · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI94LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWatson KR-2 · Pekin, ILAircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB FTW94FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Tulsa, OKIn flight loss of control due to the pilot's improper use of the cyclic and collective controls when he maneuvered abruptly to avoid colliding with a flock of birds. Factors were the birds and the inflight separation of the left synchronized elevator.NTSB FTW94FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Arroyo City, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude.NTSB LAX94LA190Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBushby Mustang II · Byron, CAan abrupt maneuver by the pilot that initiated an in-flight separation of the tail and wing sections during acrobatic flight.NTSB CHI94DCQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobert O. ELY STARDUSTER-II SA300 · Baxter Springs, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot performing an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB NYC94FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · White Mills, PAwas the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.