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 ATL97LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GAthe pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.NTSB FTW97LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Marietta, OKThe pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives for takeoff. Factors were the runway's rough/uneven condition and the hilly terrain on the departure end of the runway.NTSB CHI97LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, INfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of glider.NTSB FTW97FA313Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Albany, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the flight instructor's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB ANC97LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind information.NTSB CHI97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MNfailure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI97LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Jefferson City, MOthe pilot's incomplete preflight of the airplane's stabilizer and rudder trim settings for takeoff, his failure to correct for the high pitch during the initial climb, his failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the inadvertent stall. Factors…NTSB IAD97LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Westfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI97LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hinckley, ILthe failure of the glider pilot to properly handle his airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the tow pilot's inability to maintain control of his airplane.NTSB LAX97TA289Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Tahoe City, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in environmental conditions which exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and his improper use of the collective, which caused a decay of the main rotor rpm, the collision with the lake, and the subsequent…NTSB MIA97LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Pink Hill, NCFailure of the dual student to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent until ground impact. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command flight instructor.NTSB CHI97FA256Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TXloss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.NTSB ATL97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Dandridge, TNthe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Townsend, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB NYC97LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain.NTSB FTW97FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB DCA97MA059Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8-61 · Miami, FLThe airplane being misloaded to produce a more aft center of gravity and a correspondingly incorrect stabilizer trim setting that precipitated an extreme pitch-up at rotation, was (1) the failure of Fine Air to exercise operational control over the cargo…NTSB SEA97LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAAircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors.NTSB CHI97FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · New Richmond, WIThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's.NTSB CHI97FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPeck Osprey 2 · Poygen, WIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Oshkosh, WIwake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.NTSB FTW97LA301Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Terlingua, TXThe inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the sudden wind shift.NTSB ANC97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Juneau, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.NTSB NYC97LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WVThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA97FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clackamas, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight…NTSB NYC97LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.NTSB CHI97LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZThe CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent.NTSB FTW97FA280Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Fort Collins, COInadequate preflight planning by loading the aircraft over the maximum certificated gross weight, failure to follow procedures and directives by using flaps for takeoff and failing to properly lean the engine for optimum power, and stalling the aircraft.…NTSB NYC97LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NHthe pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.NTSB LAX97FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Gabbs, NVThe pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. A contributing factor was his overconfidence in his personal ability.NTSB CHI97LA221Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGoble RV-4 · Rosemount, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarner RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bandon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor RPM. A factor was the pilot's limited flight experience in gyroplanes.NTSB ATL97LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FLthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a secondary stall and spin, as engine power faltered during application of power, while recovering from an intentional stall. The hesitation (faltering) of power and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.NTSB ATL97LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Bunnell, FLthe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had adequate airspeed for banner pickup/towing operations, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent contact with the terrain.NTSB SEA97LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · W. Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing when asymmetric power was applied. A factor was the crosswind conditions.NTSB LAX97LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Sacramento, CAFailure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.NTSB SEA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Newdale, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.NTSB CHI97LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ottumwa, IAthe improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience.NTSB ATL97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeland, FLthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. The rear-quartering tailwind (crosswind) and gusts were related factors.NTSB NYC97LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB ATL97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Johnston, SCfailure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.NTSB CHI97FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Gary, INthe pilot's not obtaining/maintaining airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW97FA262Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Garfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed.NTSB SEA97LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Biddle, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition on takeoff.NTSB NYC97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hayfield Twnshp, PAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI97FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · White Bear, MNpilot incapacitation due to a stroke.NTSB SEA97LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Roosevelt, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts were a factor.