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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 SEA97LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Tooele, UTthe pilot's excessive rotation of the aircraft during takeoff, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed. Inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI/check pilot) was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB SEA97FA097Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed, for reason(s) unknown, resulting in a subsequent stall.NTSB FTW97FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Lake George, COThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the terrain-induced turbulence.NTSB MIA97FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FLan in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC97LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPorter Stolp SA-750 · E. Huntingdon, PAwas the pilot's entry into an uncontrolled stall/spin and his inadequate recovery from the maneuver which resulted in collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the low entry altitude for the maneuver and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB LAX97LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the degraded climb performance due to an…NTSB IAD97LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMbb BK-117-A1 · Kane, PAThe pilot's decision to perform a low airspeed vertical descent with a tailwind, which resulted in settling with power.NTSB FTW97LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Gatesville, TXInadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB LAX97LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · San Jose, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling following an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature and excessive flap retraction and misjudged landing flare.NTSB FTW97TA165Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Trinidad, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the tailwind condition and the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed.NTSB FTW97LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 · Goldsby, OKthe pilot-in-command's improper judgment in allowing the passenger to control the airplane, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision. Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed, which resulted…NTSB NYC97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lehighton, PAreplacement of the flap actuating system fuse by the pilot-in-command with the flap actuating handle in the fully retracted position. This resulted in the retraction of the flaps, an inadvertent stall/mush, and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIvan Langston Hawk · Howell, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Heavy rain and gusting winds were a factor.NTSB MIA97LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Merlin GT · Fort Myers, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use all available runway, and…NTSB LAX97LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDuff MINI-500 · Lihue, Kauai, HIthe student pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls, which resulted in rotor contact with the tail boom and loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent training and experience in airborne control…NTSB SEA97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Plentywood, MTthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the tailwheel aircraft, his inadequate recurrent training, and…NTSB LAX97LA158Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDevendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZfailure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.NTSB LAX97FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-300 · Minden, NVloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), inadequate design of the canopy jettison system, and incapacitation of the pilot, when he was struck by the canopy frame during a jettison sequence.NTSB ANC97LA054Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.NTSB MIA97LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. The winds were a factor.NTSB CHI97GA103Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Seymour, INimproper action(s) by one or more of the emergency response team members, during a hovering/loading sequence, which resulted in the helicopter's lateral center-of-gravity (CG) limitations to be exceeded. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot's…NTSB IAD97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Annapolis, MDThe pilot's failure to raise the flaps during the go-around. Factors involved were the high wind conditions and the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat.NTSB IAD97FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Hillsboro, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.NTSB SEA97LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHutton Rand Robinson KR-2 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, his failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds.NTSB FTW97LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Marietta, OKThe pilot's inadequate short field takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in short field takeoffs from a grass/turf runway.NTSB FTW97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47G2 · Laredo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment while landing on a stationary trailer. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in trailer landing operations.NTSB SEA97LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Manzanita, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds.NTSB LAX97LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Mokuleia, HIAn unintentional stall for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · St Matthews, SCthe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.NTSB IAD97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cincinnati, OHthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with tree(s) and a ditch.NTSB SEA97LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRose VP-1 · Gardiner, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty and high winds.NTSB LAX97LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Little River, CAThe pilot's failure to properly judge the flare altitude.NTSB NYC97LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, MEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.NTSB CHI97LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Petersburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB FTW97LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Swifton, ARthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain positive control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB ATL97LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7 · Hampton, GAinadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB FTW97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Dilley, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering over high transmission line(s), which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain. The unfavorable weather condition (with turbulence) and the obstruction (high transmission…NTSB LAX97FA126Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bagdad, AZfailure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. High density altitude was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice.NTSB NYC97LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, MEthe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment after lift-off, which allowed the airplane to…NTSB CHI97LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AG5B · Greencastle, INThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC97FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Mabie, WVThe pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an…NTSB MIA97FA095Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Meridianville, ALthe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. The winds were a factor.NTSB SEA97FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on the ILS approach, resulting in a stall. Factors included: low visibility; the pilot's selection of the improper DME for the approach; his resulting failure to attain the proper descent profile for the…NTSB MIA97LA091Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHackett Windex 1200C · Wauchula, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB LAX97FA108Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Honolulu, HIloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI97LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Point Lookout, MOthe student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.NTSB ATL97LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brooksville, FLinadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed was obtained/maintained, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB IAD97GA049Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Lucasville, OHThe pilot in command failure to maintain rotor rpm.