NTSB investigations, VA
112 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB NYC08LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.NTSB NYC07LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWolfe Titan · Surry, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Danville, VAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBaggett RV6A · Nokesville, VAThe pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB NYC07LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBishop Bakeng Duce · South Boston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the deteriorating weather and diminishing light conditions, the pilot's decision to take off despite the weather advisory, and the pilot's…NTSB DFW06FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Virginia Beach, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door.NTSB NYC06FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · North Garden, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning onto the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC06CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Gmbh · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control after takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff.NTSB NYC06FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB IAD05CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VAThe solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.NTSB NYC05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Tangier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB IAD05CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA40 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the uphill terrain.NTSB NYC05LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Sky Raider · Rappahannock Ac, VAThe uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC05FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H50 · Hartwood, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.NTSB NYC04LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control.NTSB NYC04LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind conditions and the rising terrain beyond the…NTSB NYC04LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNortham RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VAA loss of control for undetermined reason(s).NTSB NYC04LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB IAD03FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB IAD03FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD03FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB IAD02LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-C · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the airplane's proximity to the ground when the spin commenced.NTSB NYC02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Deerfield, VAThe pilot's improper preflight decision to takeoff on an up-sloping runway with a tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with a tree. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and a tailwind.NTSB IAD02LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VAThe pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.NTSB NYC02FA098Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · King George, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.NTSB NYC02LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 145LR · Roanoke, VAthe captain's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and hard landing. Factors were the failure of both pilots to follow company CRM and flight manual procedures, and the captains improper approach briefing.NTSB IAD01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC00LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison RANS-12 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind condition.NTSB IAD00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Headwaters, VAPilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off, which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC00FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB NYC00FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Ashland, VAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night, low ceiling and fog.NTSB NYC00LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind.NTSB NYC00LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeli-Eagle Ultrasport 496 · Newport News, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB IAD00LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tappahannock, VAthe pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.NTSB NYC00FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Conicville, VAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.NTSB IAD00LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreenleaf Exec 162F · Manassas, VAWas the pilot' use of an unsecured ballast weight in the cockpit that shifted in flight and blocked the collective control movement.NTSB NYC00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC99FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Deerfield, VALoss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack.NTSB IAD99FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95A · Shawsville, VAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in intentional flight into known severe turbulence and the subsequent loss of control. Factors in the accident were the turbulence in instrument meteorological conditions and an airplane loaded over the…NTSB NYC99FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Counts, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB IAD98FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B · Quantico, VAThe failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB NYC98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.NTSB NYC97LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGoodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB NYC97FA103Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Elliston, VAfailure of the PIC to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB NYC97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Catawba Valley, VAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation…NTSB DCA97MA016Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8-63F · Narrows, VAthe inappropriate control inputs applied by the flying pilot during a stall recovery attempt, the failure of the nonflying pilot-in-command to recognize, address, and correct these inappropriate control inputs, and the failure of ABX to establish a formal…NTSB IAD96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hot Springs, VAthe pilot's failure to attain adequate aircraft speed during takeoff. Related factors were the density altitude and gusty wind conditions.