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
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NTSB CHI98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Chenoa, ILthe pilot experienced GLOC (G induced loss of consciousness) while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Fatigue was a factor.NTSB LAX98LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA120Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRodgers Raven · Brandt, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB NYC98FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar 600A · Mapleton, MEthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA98LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Hamptonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CHI98FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bismarck, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.NTSB FTW98TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mcalester, OKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds, during recovery from a bounced landing; and his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Related factors were: the wind conditions, and a subsequent encounter with of a fence and…NTSB NYC98LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRamseyer Tierra II · Wooster, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB MIA98LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…NTSB SEA98LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Hillsboro, ORThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's premature lift off which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and collision with the ground.NTSB MIA98LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FLthe student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor was that the CFI allowed the airplane's sink rate to get excessive during the approach.NTSB LAX98LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDuskin Rans S-14 · Hemet, CAthe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing, and his physical impairment from a blood alcohol level of 0.07 percent 2 hours following the accident.NTSB FTW98LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Norman, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.NTSB ANC98LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Paxson, AKThe pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance while flying into a box canyon, and an inadvertent stall during his attempt to reverse direction.NTSB MIA98LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dauphin Island, ALFailure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control.NTSB FTW98LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZito ZMI-A · Ogden, UTthe improper placement of lead ballast by the pilot, resulting in an improper balance of the airplane; and the pilot's excessive control input to correct a nose high attitude, resulting in ground impact.NTSB SEA98FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SN-601 · Portland, ORThe pilot-in-command's decision to attempt takeoff with the right engine inoperative, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control or attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff attempt. Factors included a fractured right engine starter-generator…NTSB LAX98FA113Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Little River, CAthe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation.NTSB IAD98FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB SEA98LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Moreland, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his lack of familiarity in the make/model.NTSB CHI98LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure.NTSB CHI98LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, NDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA98LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNickelson Martin Coot · New Port Richey, FLfailure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB SEA98FA042Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Midvale, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB LAX98LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSweet-House RD Mustang 2 · Madera, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a stall. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go around. A factor in this accident is the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW98LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Marietta, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA98FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFreije Lancair IV · Garwood, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after entering known adverse weather. Related factors were, the pilot's failure to follow the published IFR departure procedures, low ceilings and snow, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB MIA98LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Chapel Hill, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a go-around, followed by his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of recent night…NTSB MIA98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Daytona Beach, FLfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and allowed the wingtip to drag during touchdown.NTSB LAX98FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Littlerock, CAThe pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft cyclic control in response to encountering terrain induced turbulence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing which contained precautionary notices for turbulence.NTSB LAX98IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE99 · Oakland, CAWater accumulation in the tail section of the aircraft that froze around the elevator control cables which restricted the movement of the elevator. Contributing factors were the accumulation of debris in the limbers and drain hole for the affected area. A…NTSB LAX98IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Reno, NVIce formation around the elevator control cables due to plugged limbers and a water drain hole.NTSB NYC98FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · York, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB ATL98FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MSThe pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…NTSB CHI98LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wood Lake, NEthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, the wing ice, and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to this accident were the rain, freezing rain and low ceilings.NTSB SEA98LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Bridger, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a bounced landing recovery.NTSB NYC98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.NTSB ATL98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Clearwater, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to pick up a banner, which led to a stall, loss of altitude, and collision with the water.NTSB FTW98MA126Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportEmbraer 145-ER · Beaumont, TXThe first officer's improper use of the rudder when given a simulated engine failure on takeoff and the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action which resulted in a loss of control. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the regional jet…NTSB CHI98LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence.NTSB NYC98FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Boxborough, MAThe failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stallNTSB SEA98LA033Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSherman Executive · Stayton, ORMain rotor strike and separation of the tail boom for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA98FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Miami, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for a stall recovery was a related factor.NTSB SEA98LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Havre, MTThe student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation due to alcohol.NTSB MIA98LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Wrightsville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in the inadvertent stall during the initial climb.NTSB FTW98LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton Tierra II · Woodson, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind condition and failure to maintain a proper rate of descent which resulted in the inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a downwind turn.NTSB ATL98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-1A · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.NTSB NYC98LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lake Placid, NYwas the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB FTW98FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Eudora, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manuever