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 NYC07LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Circleville, WVThe glider's inadvertent encounter with mechanical turbulence.NTSB LAX07LA130Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the high wind conditions and wind shear encounter on final approach, that led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and a stall.NTSB CHI07FA102Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MOThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.NTSB ATL07LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCulver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · Yanceyville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and…NTSB SEA07LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Cibecue, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain proper control of the airplane during an off airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological condition, impairment due to overdose of prescription medication, inadequate in-flight planning and mountainous…NTSB LAX07FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.NTSB CHI07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWakewood Lancair O-200 · Scottsbluff, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating and the gusty wind conditions.NTSB DEN07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F-35 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.NTSB DFW07LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchilleci RV-6 · Sinton, TXThe pilot's loss of control while performing an instrument approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing fog.NTSB NYC07FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…NTSB MIA07CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB SEA07CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoykin Rotorway Exec 162F · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM resulting in an uncontrolled descent to a hard landing. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in make and model of aircraft.NTSB NYC07FA083Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Jacksonville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which was a result of spatial disorientation after takeoff into instrument conditions with an operationally degraded electronic primary flight display. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…NTSB ATL07CA061Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarrison Robert J. Longez · Morganton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent inflight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB SEA07CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta 2 · Taylorsville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare/touchdown while practicing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the downdraft wind condition.NTSB MIA07LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJimenez Reymundo Challenger II Specia · Arecibo, PRThe uncertificated pilot's failure to remove the aft seat belt from around the aft control stick prior to flight.NTSB DFW07CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC07LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Beverly, MAThe inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate directives which failed to require manufacturers to direct…NTSB MIA07CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44-II · Isla Grande, PRThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which resulted in damage to the helicopter during the subsequent hard landing.NTSB DEN07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Pleasanton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.NTSB DEN07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Broomfield, COThe instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the windshear.NTSB NYC07LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA07CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator.NTSB NYC07MA073Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Princeville, HIThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten (torque) the flight control servo lower attachment clevis, and reinstall a functioning lock washer, which resulted in a flight control disconnect and a complete loss of helicopter control. Contributing…NTSB ATL07CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Toccoa, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertenent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB LAX07LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMallian Rocket II · Arvin, CALoss of control during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIngraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Melbourne, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control in flight. A factor to the accident is that the dual student did not maintain directional control of the helicopter while manuevering, which subsequently caused the instructor to…NTSB ATL07CA046Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Covington, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB MIA07LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Venice, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB ATL07LA045Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12A · Bethlehem, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, which resulted in an attempted autorotation and in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot exceeding the helicopters takeoff capability.NTSB MIA07CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan's RV7A · Green Cove, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, a hard landing, and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall, and the pilot's…NTSB LAX07CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident…NTSB DFW07FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStevens KB-2 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane while in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the high wind with terrain induced turbulence and the absence of the gyroplane's horizontal stabilizer.NTSB ATL07CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart-Grob G109 · Monticello, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control, an in-flight collision with a hangar, and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway.NTSB LAX07CA087Accident · 1 fatalData collectionFinal reportWampole Mini-Max · Adelanto, CAa loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFortuna Sonex · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. A contributing factor was the group of trees located near the departure end of the runway.NTSB DEN07FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions.NTSB ATL07CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C150 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with objects. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB SEA07CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an airspeed above Vs after lifting off of a remote gravel airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to correctly understand the procedure to use for a soft-field takeoff.NTSB NYC07FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MABoth pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach.NTSB ATL07CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France EC120B · Griffin, GAThe first pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during hover in ground effect, and the second pilot's (a certificated flight instructor), delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor…NTSB NYC07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Plymouth, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC07LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were variable wind conditions, and an inadvertent…NTSB LAX07MA069Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the second pilots inadequate preflight, failure to properly secure the front baggage door, and the front…NTSB DEN07LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMThe pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent…NTSB CHI07LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the aerodynamic stall/mush encountered at a low altitude.NTSB SEA07LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane.NTSB DFW07FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.