NTSB investigations
8,203 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) 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 CHI04LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MOThe pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.NTSB SEA04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.NTSB MIA04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeadburg RV6 · Wellington, FLthe failure of the dual student pilot to maintain airspeed, and the CFI to properly supervise the dual student, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with an embankment, during a simulated loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · San Diego, CAthe pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA04LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet NP Kinovice Z37A · Oak Hill, FLThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to re-enter the pattern resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees and the ground during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.NTSB ATL04FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB MIA04FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…NTSB MIA04CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Melbourne, FLInadvertent full retraction of the flaps, while recovering from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB FTW04LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-10 · Ponder, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB SEA04FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.NTSB FTW04LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGeneral Motors FM-2 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.NTSB FTW04LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manvel, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB CHI04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Schaumburg, ILThe commercial pilot not maintaining directional control of the helicopter and the improper flare initiated before landing.NTSB CHI04LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Redux Association 1903 Wright Flyer · Bolingbrook, ILThe inadequate planning/decision by the pilot to begin a flight in gusting wind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, and the stall encountered by the pilot during takeoff. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB LAX04LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Lemoore, CAa loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL04LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Hickory, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL04FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.NTSB NYC04LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Queen Anne, MDThe pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers with positive and negative Gs, which resulted in a G induced loss of control, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.NTSB DEN04LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Las Cruces, NMthe CFI's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the CFI's inadequate supervision, the private pilot's delayed relinquishing of control, and the…NTSB ATL04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pell City, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX04CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · El Cajon, CAthe pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The pilot's failure to correctly set the pitch trim before takeoff was a factor.NTSB NYC04CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward DGA-15P · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB DEN04LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-wind landing, resulting in a hard landing, the subsequent tipping of the balloon's basket, a post impact flash fire, and the ejection of two passengers. Contributing factors include the high wind…NTSB CHI04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Florence, INThe pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.NTSB NYC04LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB DEN04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Randolph, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions.NTSB DEN04LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons LBL · Albuquerque, NMthe inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors include the inadvertent activation of the deflation line by the pilot and the retaining wall.NTSB ATL04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Waterloo, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition.NTSB DEN03FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW03CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Gail, TXThe loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Concord, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.NTSB CHI03FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Three Oaks, MIThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.NTSB ATL03LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL-7-AC · Pell City, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB NYC03FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.NTSB LAX03CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Reedley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ATL03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pavo, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN03FA155Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TXthe first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the…NTSB ANC03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…NTSB ANC03LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an…NTSB LAX03LA289Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportButzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · Escondido, CAThe pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB FTW03FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane during a go-around. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Atlantic OceanPilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB FTW03LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Rushville, INThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW03LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ardmore, OKThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions from the east.NTSB ANC03LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.NTSB NYC03LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Greenville, METhe inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.NTSB CHI03FA301Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Colfax, WIThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.