Fatal NTSB investigations
72 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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\" = 260)
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" = 260) 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 MIA08LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Toughkenamon, PAThe reason for this accident is undetermined.NTSB CHI07LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.NTSB DEN07FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.NTSB DFW06LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeber Venture · El Paso, TXThe aircraft's inadequate landing gear design, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over. A factor was the owner/builder's failure to incorporate modifications to the landing gear.NTSB CHI06FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cumberland, WIThe pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing factors were the inoperative gear system due to the open gear selector circuit breaker, which tripped for…NTSB SEA06LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShimer One Design · Lake Wales, FLThe loss of control for an undetermined reason during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaloff Sonerai Iilt · Williams, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW06LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.NTSB NYC05LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Warren, PAThe pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and a gust of wind.NTSB CHI05FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · West Union, IAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and the pull-up to avoid obstacles which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB SEA05LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSimpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.NTSB NYC04LA217Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly Galaxy 9 · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's improper decision to attempt to board the balloon while it was ascending.NTSB DEN04FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and the rough and uneven runway surface.NTSB CHI04FA205Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.NTSB IAD04FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.NTSB MIA04FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Thonotosassa, FLThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water, resulting in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over.NTSB LAX03LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBacon Questair #20 Venture · Carefree, AZThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his delay aborting the landing.NTSB CHI03FA259Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · E.I. 276, LAThe inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach to position the helicopter with a crosswind in order to…NTSB FTW03LA101Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 443The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the hot refueling operation which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the passenger. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.NTSB NYC02LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoyse Glasair · Flemingsburg, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL02FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-60 · Mexia, TXThe pilot's failure to remove the control lock before the flight and his failure to follow the checklist.NTSB MIA02LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson A 26 Vulcan SS · Newnan, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and go-around, resulting in a collision with a runway perimeter fence pole and trees.NTSB IAD01LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPatalivo Dominator · Laconia, NHThe non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB CHI00FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Belton, MOThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL00FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Geneva, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB DCA99MA060Accident · 11 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Little Rock, ARThe flight crew's failure to discontinue the approach when severe thunderstorms and their associated hazards to flight operations had moved into the airport area and the crew's failure to ensure that the spoilers had extended after touchdown. Contributing to…NTSB FTW99FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Eugene Is. 193the loss of control as a result of the spring-steel extension becoming entangled with the hatch door handle during takeoff. A contributing factor was the flat design of the spring-steel extension.NTSB NYC99FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.NTSB FTW98FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMontgomery Quickie TRI-Q/200 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when an excessive taxispeed resulted in an inadvertent lift-off of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB CHI97MA017Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportGulfstream G-IV · Wheeling, ILfailure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in a gusty crosswind, his failure to abort the takeoff, and failure of the copilot to adequately monitor and/or take sufficient remedial action to…NTSB SEA96FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · St. Anthony, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on the airstrip. Conributing to the pilot's injury severity was his failure to fasten his seat belt and shoulder…NTSB IAD96FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Sunapee, NHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were: the pilot's lack of currency in type and model airplane, and not following the requirement for the pilot to have a flight instructor onboard during water landings.NTSB MIA96FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley FB-60 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper use of brakes and ailerons, during the landing rollout with a right crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW96LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LAthe pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway.NTSB LAX96LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A1 · Honiara, Solomon Islandsthe pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff.NTSB DCA95MA020Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8-63 · Kansas City, MO(1) The loss of directional control by the pilot in command during the takeoff roll, and his decision to continue the takeoff and initiate a rotation below the computed rotation airspeed, resulting in a premature liftoff, further loss of control and collision…NTSB CHI94LA337Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Greenville, MIIncapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application.NTSB MIA94FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L3 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper supervision of an unqualified pilot while attempting a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (dynamic roll over). The improper flight control input (cyclic and collective) by the unqualified pilot…NTSB ATL94FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land downwind, failure to control the aircraft on the ground, and his decision to abort the landing after loss of control and damage to the aircraft on the ground. A factor in the accident was the gusty tail wind at the time…NTSB ATL93MA055Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed L382E-44K-20 · Marietta, GADisengagement of the rudder fly-by-wire flight control system resulting in a total loss of rudder control capability while conducting ground minimum control speed tests. The disengagement was a result of the inadequate design of the rudder's integrated…NTSB SEA92IA164Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportSmith Vari EZE · Terry, MTThe pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.NTSB CHI92FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT/300T · Camdenton, MOThe pilot's disregard for wind conditions, not aborting the takeoff, and inadequate remedial action by the pilot after the airplane became airborne. Factors associated with the accident are an inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, not maintaining…NTSB CHI91DCD02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mark IV · Ida Grove, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI91FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.NTSB NYC90LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Augusta, MEImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.NTSB NYC90DFJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobbins Breezy CG-1 · Horseheads, NYThe loss of aircraft control during high speed taxi for an unknown reason.NTSB LAX89DVA11Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSkilling VARI-EZE · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the delayed initiation of the aborted landing. A factor was lack of aircraft familiarity.NTSB DCA89MA074Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-400 · Flushing, NYThe captain's failure to exercise his command authority in a timely manner to reject the takeoff or take sufficient control to continue the takeoff, which was initiated with a mistrimmed rudder. Also causal was the captain's failure to detect the mistrimmed…NTSB LAX88DUQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStits Elkins 85 · Camarillo, CADuring the starting procedures for a local flight, the pilot had chocked the wheels and was hand-propping the engine. After several tries, the engine started. The airplane jumped the chocks and the pilot moved to the right wing, attempting to stop the…