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"
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 SEA07LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB CHI07LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPurvis Rans S6S · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative…NTSB CHI07CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Cedarburg, WIThe improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.NTSB ATL07CA085Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert J. Jackson RV6-A · Summerville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.NTSB NYC07FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with several parked airplanes.NTSB NYC07CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB LAX07LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkygear Skygear · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN07CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Manhattan, KSThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.NTSB CHI07CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elwood, INThe commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.NTSB CHI07CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC07LA124Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SCAn in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Pahokee, FLthe flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.NTSB NYC07LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.NTSB DFW07GA119Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Elizario, TXThe pilot's encounter with a vortex ring state and his inability to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB CHI07CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Scotland, SDThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.NTSB SEA07CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairfield, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB SEA07CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Merced, CAThe student pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a simulated power loss after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the…NTSB LAX07LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSheely Rans S-12XL · Pinetop, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB SEA07FA119Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…NTSB LAX07LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Delta, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX07CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DFW07LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · E. Cameron 219The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintian directional control of the helicopter while departing the offshore platform.NTSB NYC07CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.NTSB LAX07LA156Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTeague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, ORLoss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI07LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Chesterfield, MOInadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.NTSB NYC07CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-18L · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.NTSB NYC07CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA07LA091Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLee Stevens Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy · Stewartstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB LAX07CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB DFW07LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX07FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Dillon, MTAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCeridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CAThe loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX07LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.NTSB LAX07LA140Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Carlsbad, CAthe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CHI07CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210D · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the stall encountered during the attempted go around and the wind gusts.NTSB ATL07CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Fort Meade, MDThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB SEA07GA112Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Rachal, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB CHI07FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB NYC07FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Windham, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB CHI07LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Aircraft Mfg SR3500 Moose · Cotter, ARThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed during the approach. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered, and the power lines that were impacted during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI07CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Paw Paw, MIThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.NTSB SEA07LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Makawao, HIThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind in a confined landing zone, which resulted in a failure to attain translational lift and a loss of control.NTSB SEA07CA109Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Peach Springs, AZThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB SEA07CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB NYC07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Danville, VAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC07CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB NYC07FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Saranac Lake, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA07CA078Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert J. Goodyear Hummel Bird · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB ANC07LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKThe improper installation/reversal of the aileron flight control system by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff initial climb.