NTSB investigations, OR
181 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 SEA08LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado I · McMinnville, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the accident airplane.NTSB SEA08FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.NTSB SEA07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Bend, ORProper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.NTSB LAX07LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoot Sherpa · Scappoose, ORA loss of aircraft pitch control due to the fatigue failure of the fuselage tube structure at the flight control stick gimbal mechanism due to an incomplete weld penetration at the root of the weld.NTSB SEA07CA229Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Manufacturing GT-500 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of certification.NTSB SEA07LA158Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShepard Lancair Propjet · Portland, ORThe loss of airplane control during climb for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX07LA156Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTeague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, ORLoss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.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 SEA07FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bandon, ORThe loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.NTSB SEA06CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Arock, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around,…NTSB SEA06LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…NTSB SEA06FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, ORLoss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence.NTSB SEA06CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech P-35 · Bandon, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Prineville, ORAircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA05FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule Bee Dee M-4 · Ritter, ORThe loss of control for an undetermined reason which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB SEA05LA172Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMK II Legacy Sport · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB SEA05LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors.NTSB SEA05FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Yamhill, ORThe flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…NTSB SEA05CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Mini Max 1300 · Sandy, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight (his inability to get full elevator down deflection with the flight control stick with shoulder harness and seat belt on) and subsequent loss of aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin into the trees. Contributing…NTSB SEA05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.NTSB SEA05CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeffs J-Bird · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.NTSB SEA05LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, ORThe student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB SEA05LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCaldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…NTSB SEA04LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.NTSB SEA04FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.NTSB SEA04CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Florence, ORPilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA04CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB SEA04FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.NTSB SEA04LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a downwind turn resulting in a stall-mush and collision with the ground. Wind gusts were a factor.NTSB SEA04LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUpright RV-7A · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors.NTSB SEA04LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShear Titan Tornado · Brooks, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering due to a hypoglycemic condition.NTSB SEA04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.NTSB SEA04FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.NTSB SEA03LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHerrin Hornet · Newberg, ORAircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing.NTSB SEA03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · La Grande, ORInadequate supervision and the premature raising of flaps before a positive climb was established.NTSB SEA02LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaminski RAF 2000 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA02LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, ORLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA01IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Monroe, ORA degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA01LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.NTSB SEA01LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Corvallis, ORThe student instructor's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum control airspeed during a practice single-engine approach, and the flight instructor's failure to direct or accomplish a timely go-around, resulting in loss of aircraft control with…NTSB SEA00LA186Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-100 MK.6 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering flight, resulting in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor was the pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB SEA00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeard Lancair 320 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB SEA00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Boardman, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.NTSB SEA00LA107Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaessler Cosmo Phase II · Banks, ORThe pilot's improper installation, i.e., reversed connection, of the rudder control cables resulting in reverse rudder operation and a subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional design change/addition of a rudder to the aircraft.NTSB SEA00LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorton Christavia Mark I · Salem, ORThe pilot/builder's failure to correct the center of gravity computations after a weight increase. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's exceeding the forward CG limit in fuel weight, of which both conditions resulted in a degradation of aircraft…NTSB SEA00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.