NTSB investigations, 1998
281 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 332 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 466 |
| 1984 | 438 |
| 1985 | 425 |
| 1986 | 370 |
| 1987 | 348 |
| 1988 | 369 |
| 1989 | 320 |
| 1990 | 359 |
| 1991 | 354 |
| 1992 | 332 |
| 1993 | 304 |
| 1994 | 323 |
| 1995 | 280 |
| 1996 | 263 |
| 1997 | 264 |
| 1998 | 281 |
| 1999 | 263 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 248 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 279 |
| 2004 | 237 |
| 2005 | 281 |
| 2006 | 249 |
| 2007 | 299 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1998
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1998 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 FTW99FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX99LA068Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Thermal, CAThe occurrence of an in-flight incapacitating heart rhythm to the pilot. A factor was the pilot's ingestion of over-the-counter medications that made him more susceptible to an abnormal heart rhythm.NTSB CHI99FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172R · Angola, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean Kolb Firestar 1 · Davenport, FLThe pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, resulting in a loss of directional control on initial takeoff climb due to an aft center of gravity flight condition, in flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB LAX99FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB MIA99LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Clearwater, FLThe delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to take control of the airplane and inadvertent stall/mush resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact with the runway.NTSB LAX99FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Clarita, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the night weather conditions and the lack of total and recent instrument flight time.NTSB LAX99LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeber CA-65 · Red Bluff, CAThe failure of the pilot to remove the right seat belt from around the right control stick, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. An additional cause is the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB FTW99LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Lufkin, TXThe inadvertent stall due to the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX99LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Helendale, CAThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures to recover from main rotor blade aerodynamic retreating blade stall.NTSB ATL99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Lantana, FLThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted autorotation.NTSB NYC99FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC99FA032Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC-135-P1 · Newark, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly…NTSB FTW99FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Umpire, ARThe pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW99LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB FTW99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX99LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW99LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions.NTSB LAX99LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOld Hen Crow G1 · Tehachapi, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in the aircraft entering a stall/mush flight condition that continued to impact. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type of aircraft.NTSB IAD99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Caldwell, NJthe student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC99LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHorner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering.NTSB CHI99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Jacksonville, ILthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI99LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · New Hudson, MIthe instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended.NTSB FTW99FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChallenger II · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of vehicle.NTSB CHI99LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MOThe excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI99FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rock, KSthe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft and made an improper evaluation of the weather. Additional factors were flying a test flight at night with the icing conditions in the clouds.NTSB LAX99LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.NTSB LAX99LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Pioche, NVThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.NTSB IAD99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI99LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBecker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, NDthe fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket.NTSB MIA99LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.NTSB CHI99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Wichita, KSthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and…NTSB CHI99LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Acey Deucy P70 · Ava, MOthe pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.NTSB LAX99FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Nixon, NVThe noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…NTSB CHI99LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportC.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MIthe improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot.NTSB SEA99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Scappoose, ORAircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.NTSB CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.NTSB IAD99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB NYC99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZeidler Sonerai II · Kenton, OHThe pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain/maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in tail-wheeled aircraft, and the nose high…NTSB MIA99LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Rossville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.NTSB MIA99LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Frisco City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on climb out resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA99LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Buhl, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient…NTSB CHI99LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WIthe pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD99LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW99LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPainton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.NTSB CHI99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Oshkosh, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the high winds, low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering and the uneven terrain which the helicopter contacted.NTSB ATL99LA007Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportW.S. Bowers, Jr. RV-4 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed.NTSB CHI99FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain/exceed the Vmc airspeed during a go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the shutting down of the left engine and the lack of recent experience in the type operation.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 DEN99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…