NTSB investigations, VT
36 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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\" = 'VT' 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" = 'VT' 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 MIA08CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB DEN07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Highgate, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Quest · Springfield, VTThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, due to the installation of an alternate wing design.NTSB NYC07FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VTA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB NYC06LA227Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VTA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMartel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VTThe pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…NTSB IAD03LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.NTSB IAD02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.NTSB NYC02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.NTSB NYC02FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · South Hero, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.NTSB NYC01FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newfane, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.NTSB NYC00LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Whiting, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.NTSB IAD99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warren, VTThe glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.NTSB NYC97FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VTthe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.NTSB NYC96FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…NTSB NYC95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mount Snow, VTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over.NTSB NYC95LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC93LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lyndonville, VTAn inadvertent stall of the airplane as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps during takeoff which degraded aircraft performance.NTSB BFO92LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeorge A Chaffee Kitfox II · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door, and an inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC92LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VTThe pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.NTSB NYC92DNC01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDenney Aircraft Behn KIT FOX III · Hartford, VTAn inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were an improperly planned approach by the pilot, the failure of the pilot to attain and maintain flying speed, rising terrain, and turbulent air conditions.NTSB NYC91FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VTFailure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,…NTSB NYC90LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · St. Albans, VTFlight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions.NTSB NYC90FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Williston, VTThe failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…NTSB NYC90FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Burlington, VTFor an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake.NTSB NYC89DNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VTFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC89IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Burlington, VTImproper preflight which resulted in a frozen elevator surface.NTSB NYC89LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L13 · Warren, VTPilot's improper supervision of flight, permitted the student to not maintain the proper airspeed and stall the glider and crash into the ground.NTSB NYC89LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Rutland, VTThe accident sequence was observed by two pilots who were awaiting takeoff at the approach end of the rwy in use. One of the pilots reported that the plt of the acdt acft advised him that the acdt acft had encountered ice during the flight. The acdt acft was…NTSB NYC88FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Danby, VTThe pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…NTSB NYC87DNC12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Heartwellville, VTThe pilot of the Cessna 150 was on a solo flight to practice several maneuvers including stalls. At about 4000 ft MSL, then aircraft was climbing with power on when it stalled and went into a spin. The pilot managed to get the nose up just prior to impact…NTSB NYC86LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-23 · Charlotte, VTPilot stated that on takeoff roll it seemed longer than usual and about 1500 to 1600 feet of the runway before the aircraft began to rotate. The aircraft had climbed about 15 to 20 feet before coming to the end of the runway and over water. At about 30 feet…NTSB NYC85FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Waitsfield, VTThis glider was involved in a soaring championship course. About 52 minutes after starting the course witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering for a landing on an open field. While in a steep bank the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground.NTSB NYC85FNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 · Rutland, VTWitnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.NTSB NYC84LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Sugarbush, VTThe acft lost lift & made an emergency landing in a field. During the landing the acfts wing struck a haystack which pitched the nose of the acft down. This resulted in a hard landing & ground loop.NTSB NYC83LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia-Putzer RF5B Sperber · Warren, VTThe glider wing encountered high grass during landing in gusty wind. This was a motor glider and the landing was made to the right side of the rwy to allow room for the soaring club landing on a parallel grass strip to the left of the main rwy. During the…