NTSB investigations, SC
90 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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 NYC08LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Hilton Head Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.NTSB NYC07CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA07LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB MIA07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Greenville, SCThe pilot's inadvertent use of the wrong rudder during initial climb which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.NTSB NYC07LA124Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SCAn in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL07FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to the combination of drugs found in his toxicological report.NTSB ATL07CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SCThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.NTSB ATL06FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Hartsville, SCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ATL06LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLancair Lancair 360 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a climb to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL06CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUrban Air UFM-10 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's excessive climb angle during a go-around from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ATL06FA044Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Columbia, SCMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the stabilator trim arm which resulted in separation of a bolt, loss of control during takeoff, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB ATL06CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SCThe pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ATL05FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Conway, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner aerial sign, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot receiving…NTSB ATL05FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL04FA096Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.NTSB ATL04LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAtkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL04FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.NTSB ATL03FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Florence, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.NTSB ATL02FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.NTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.NTSB ATL02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.NTSB MIA02LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.NTSB MIA01FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA00LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A-1 · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA00LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.NTSB MIA00FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…NTSB ATL00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA99LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SCAn inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.NTSB MIA99FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SCAn inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA98LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Glasair SH2 · Holly Hill, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing is a contributing factor.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 MIA97FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · St Matthews, SCthe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.NTSB MIA97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hartsville, SCThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.NTSB ATL96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Mc Coll, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL96LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, SCthe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.NTSB MIA95FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.NTSB ATL95LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Conway, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL95FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. A factor was his failure to reposition the elevator trim.NTSB ATL95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWente Kitfox III · Moncks Corner, SCThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind conditions and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway during the balked landing.NTSB MIA95FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · York, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow…NTSB ATL95LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SCThe pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ATL94FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · West Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.NTSB ATL94LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Latta, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL94LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.NTSB ATL94FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LCA · Lake City, SCWas the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while maneuvering the airplane which resulted in the loss of control and the collision with the ground.NTSB ATL93IA135Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Charleston, SCWas the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing attempt which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB ATL92LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHopkins, R. And M. Protech PT-2 · Landrum, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing attempt. Factors were the inadequate climb capability of the aircraft and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.