NTSB investigations, MD
100 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 NYC08LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.NTSB ATL07CA107Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcNicholas S-12 · Cambridge, MDThe non certificated pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to taxi and takeoff.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 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 NYC07FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing to a trailer, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the narrow trailer.NTSB NYC07LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMonard RAF 2000 GTX · Ridgely, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.NTSB CHI06FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot' failure to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilots failure to properly set the flaps for the go-around.NTSB NYC06LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRenquist Starduster SA300 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC05CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatliff Hummel Bird · Pittsville, MDA loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB IAD05LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Oakland, MDThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into the trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.NTSB NYC05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB IAD04FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Ferndale, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the pilot's failure to fly to the intended point of landing, and his abrupt course reversal back towards…NTSB IAD04LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines.NTSB NYC04LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Queen Anne, MDThe pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers with positive and negative Gs, which resulted in a G induced loss of control, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.NTSB NYC04CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward DGA-15P · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB NYC03FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39ZO · Forest Hill, MDThe pilot's in-flight decision to delay application of engine power to account for the engine's slow response to throttle input, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a residential area. A factor related to the accident was the…NTSB NYC03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB NYC03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD02FA037Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions.NTSB IAD01FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his inadequate recovery from the resultant unanticipated right yaw.NTSB NYC01LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC01FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMoravan Zlin 526F · Queen Anne, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent inverted spin.NTSB NYC01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was a sudden change in wind direction and speed.NTSB NYC01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB IAD00FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKurzenburger Stuka JU-87 · Urbana, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain aircraft control after takeoff.NTSB NYC00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Kennedyville, MDThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while turning final.NTSB NYC00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBates Kitfox · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB IAD99FA051Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MDwas the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim.NTSB NYC99FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Dawson, MDThe pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB NYC99FA160Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dawson, MDwas the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.NTSB NYC99FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSellors Searey · Selby Beach, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.NTSB NYC98LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCG · Neavitt, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB IAD98FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors wer fog, dark night conditions, lack of recent experience, inadequate preflight planning, and flight into known adverse weather.NTSB IAD98FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.NTSB IAD97FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportClassic YMF-5 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC97FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.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 IAD96LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Frederick, MDthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB IAD96LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Annapolis, MDfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB IAD96FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB IAD96LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Frederick, MDthe private pilot's inadvertently stalling the airplane immediately after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's improper procedures during lift-off.NTSB IAD96FA085Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's improper short field takeoff/procedure and selection of the wrong runway for takeoff.NTSB BFO95FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Eldersburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to remove carburetor heat during the go-around and the presence of a tailwind.NTSB NYC94LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Oakland, MDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation in which the pilot attempted a high density altitude takeoff, up-slope, with the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight, utilizing a rolling takeoff technique with an improper flap setting.…NTSB BFO94LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.NTSB BFO94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22A · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM which led to an in flight loss of control resulting in a collision with the runway and the helicopter rolling over on its side. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience flying helicopters.NTSB BFO94FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Walkersville, MDImproper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI) by teaching stalls and slow flight to a pre-solo student on a dark night, and the instructor's failure to maintain (or regain) control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factor's related to…NTSB BFO93FA169Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150 · Greenbelt, MD1) The pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, 2) his failure to maintain an airspeed above the aerodynamic stalling speed, which led to a stall/spin, and 3) the inability of the pilot to take remedial action and recover from the stall/spin due…NTSB BFO93FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.