NTSB investigations
8,203 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases, newest first
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 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"
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."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 LAX03LA175Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray Jerry Kitfox · Jerome, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude from rising terrain, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI03LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Superior, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the delayed remedial action by the pilot, resulting in a stall. Factors to the accident included the aircraft’s low altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.NTSB ANC03FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.NTSB FTW03MA160Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Amarillo, TXthe flight crew's failure to align the airplane's ground track with the runway centerline before touchdown and the flight crew's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…NTSB DEN03LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Colorado Sprngs, COthe pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.NTSB MIA03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FLThew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…NTSB DEN03LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Cedar City, UTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI03LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB LAX03LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Payson, AZthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, failure to retract the flaps during an aborted landing attempt, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high density…NTSB DEN03TA082Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Boulder, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.NTSB NYC03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WIThe pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude.NTSB MIA03CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MSThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.NTSB NYC03LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrancis Giroux Moni-Motorglider 032 · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the excessive taxi speed, and the inadvertent lift off.NTSB IAD03FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 24R · Wauseon, OHThe pilots failure to maintain control during the approach-to-landing. Factors were the high wind gusts and turbulence, and the pilot's decision to fly in those conditions.NTSB MIA03CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude during takeoff which resulted in the helicopter impacting the water during a descent in an attempt to maintain rotor rpm.NTSB LAX03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pala, CAthe dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an…NTSB NYC03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Factors were the variable and gusty winds.NTSB MIA03LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Lantana, FLThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.NTSB CHI03LA118Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.NTSB NYC03GA094Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ashland, METhe pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB ATL03LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomebuilt Unkown · Summerville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL03LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.NTSB IAD03LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.NTSB FTW03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.NTSB NYC03LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStarnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, after experiencing an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.NTSB IAD03MA049Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TXThe manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.NTSB IAD03FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson, OHThe flight instructor's improper decision to turn back to the airport at an insufficient altitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, during a simulated engine failure.NTSB CHI03LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.NTSB ATL03LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Trenton, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB NYC03FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PAThe pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the…NTSB FTW03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Red Owl, SDThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.NTSB FTW03LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Conroe, TXThe pilot's inability to control the helicopter after encountering loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the unfavorable winds.NTSB LAX03LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS355N · Redding, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate obstruction clearance during landing, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting a brush pile. The accident sequence was precipitated by the initiation of a precautionary landing by the pilot due to a discrepancy…NTSB CHI03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Lino Lakes, MNThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while manuevering.NTSB NYC03FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Conesus, NYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent spin.NTSB SEA03TA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Plentywood, MTAircraft control was not maintained during a hovering turn. High wind conditions and excessive remedial action were factors.NTSB NYC03FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon V35A · Delaware City, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Monroe, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Calipatria, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter, and an inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX03FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NVthe applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD03FA043Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft B200 · Leominster, MAThe pilot's low altitude maneuver using an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a building. A factor was the pilot's impairment from prescription medications.NTSB MIA03LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FLThe instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his delay in taking remedial actions. Also causal was the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB MIA03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.NTSB FTW03LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiperlight SNS-8 · South Prairie, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the crosswind turn resulting in an inadvertent spin entry, followed by his intentional stall to a landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB DEN03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign.