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 NYC00LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL00FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's physically impaired condition due to his high level of alcohol. Factors were the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to perform a missed approach, which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB CHI00FA111Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 222U · St. Paul, MNThe loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the flight control system, helicopter control not being possible…NTSB MIA00LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space. 18A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DEN00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Albuquerque, NMThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb.NTSB NYC00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Kennedyville, MDThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while turning final.NTSB LAX00FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFouga 6 CM 170 · San Joaquin, CAThe pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that resulted in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which he did not recover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.NTSB CHI00FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Embarrass, MNthe inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB IAD00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Selinsgrove, PAThe student pilot's inadequate correction for torque, which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane.NTSB FTW00LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Brownfield, TXThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground.NTSB NYC00FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ballston Spa, NYa loss of control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Decatur, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA00GA121Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportHughes 269C · Del Rio, TXAn in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.NTSB LAX00LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStuart RAF 2000 GTX SE · Overton, NVFailure of the pilot to obtain/maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inexperience in rotorcraft.NTSB NYC00LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sissonville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.NTSB NYC00LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB DEN00FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.NTSB NYC00LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of excessive nose-down elevator trim.NTSB LAX00FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rialto, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hayti, MOthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot.NTSB FTW00LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Brazos 542The pilot's right turn maneuver during low speed resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC00LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall during an attempted go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB CHI00FA090Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KSthe inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.NTSB LAX00LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain clearance from the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB MIA00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot by allowing the student to fly in gusty wind conditions with excessive crosswinds that resulting in the student pilot not maintaining control and nosing the aircraft over.NTSB LAX00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Diego, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.NTSB CHI00LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Neenah, WIthe pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick. The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the…NTSB FTW00FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter BO105S-CBS-5 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the dark night light condition, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.NTSB CHI00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pontiac, MIthe pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions which included icing and his inability to maintain aircraft control and a proper glidepath during the approach. Factors associated with the accident were the icing weather conditions and the…NTSB ATL00LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportunknown unknown · Manatee, FLThe pilot's impairment due to the use of unapproved medication which led to loss of control in flight.NTSB FTW00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI00FA080Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of…NTSB LAX00LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCohen VAN'S RV-6 · Camarillo, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the terrain and a runway light.NTSB CHI00LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MNthe pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully…NTSB LAX00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500C · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean)The pilot reported that he and the observer were planning to conduct tuna spotting operations. This was to be the first flight of the day. After takeoff, about 100 to 150 feet above sea level, the helicopter began an uncommanded right turn, followed by an…NTSB NYC00FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Saratoga Sprngs, NYThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB DEN00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Reserve, NMThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB DEN00GA050Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB MIA00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Salisbury, NCThe flight instructors inadequate supervision of a dual student who attempted a go around using one engine which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB LAX00LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Glendale, AZthe pilot's attempt to go-around with inadequate altitude and airspeed available, resulting in a power demand that exceeded the capability of the aircraft. The fully extended gear and flaps were factors in this accident.NTSB NYC00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJThe CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.NTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB LAX00LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIzatt Mitchell U2 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB MIA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fayette, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional and altitude control of the airplane during a ago-around maneuver, resulting in collision with a fence and utility pole.NTSB CHI00LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Knox, INthe instructor pilot not performing remedial action on the student's right drift during the flare. Factors were the student not maintaining directional control, the student not maintaining proper centerline alignment, and the snowbank.NTSB LAX00LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Hana, Maui, HIThe student's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a tail rotor vortex ring state induced right yaw.NTSB SEA00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.NTSB CHI00LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · East Troy, WIThe proper alignment not being maintained by the dual student during an attempted running takeoff and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-in-command (CFI).NTSB LAX00LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Q-2 · Compton, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.