NTSB investigations, 2001
248 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 NYC02FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon BE-23-B24R · Armonk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-210N · Lilburn, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBorgman Smyth Sidewinder · Independence, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertant stall during the base to final turn. A factor associated with the accident was that an unqualified person was piloting the airplane.NTSB MIA02LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, during initial climb out, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA02FA045Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the airplane descending uncontrolled and colliding with trees and the ground.NTSB MIA02FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…NTSB CHI02IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-322 · Chicago, ILReason for occurrence is undetermined.NTSB ATL02FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Montgomery, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB FTW02FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 24D · Sierra Blanca, TXloss of control during descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02FAMS1Accident · 4 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna R182 · Lake Michigan, ILThe uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…NTSB LAX02LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Banning, CAOn final approach, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft airspeed and control during an encounter with the gusting high wind.NTSB NYC02LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGillette Baby Ace · Spencerport, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX02FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…NTSB CHI02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.NTSB LAX02LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CAthe loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.NTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.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 IAD02FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25B · Pittsburgh, PAThe (undetermined) pilot-at-the-controls' early, and over rotation of the airplane's nose during the takeoff attempt, and his failure to maintain directional control. Also causal, was the captain's inadequate remedial action, both during the takeoff attempt…NTSB FTW02LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Spearville, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's limited ability to see at night, spatial disorientation, the dark night, and the fog.NTSB MIA02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Poplarville, MSThe pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…NTSB NYC02TA029Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Bloomfield, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering. A factor related to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in type of aircraft.NTSB CHI02FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dyer, INThe failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor.NTSB SEA02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Puyallup, WAThe pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control on short final, resulting in a touchdown off of the prepared landing surface. A factor was grassy terrain encountered on the landing rollout.NTSB LAX02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nogales, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.NTSB CHI02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Hillman, MNThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB SEA02LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThurston Pitts S-1S · Eatonville, WAThe pilot's unsuccessful corrective action (recovery) from an inverted spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with the inverted spin maneuver.NTSB FTW02LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NMThe safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around.NTSB CHI02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Middleton, WIthe pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.NTSB ATL02LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBass Moni · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB MIA02LA014Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-6 · Wyatte, MSthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with trees, while at a low altitude.NTSB CHI02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.NTSB FTW02LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Giddings, TXThe failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.NTSB NYC02LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Pittstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW02LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Morton, TXThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an aerial application maneuver.NTSB CHI02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Columbus, NEThe exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.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 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 DCA02MA003Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Dillingham, AKan in-flight loss of control resulting from upper surface ice contamination that the pilot-in-command failed to detect during his preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a preflight inspection requirement for CE-208…NTSB CHI02LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKainz Kitfox IV · Tomahawk, WIThe inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot during a slow flight maneuver. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed and the trees.NTSB MIA02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB IAD02FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Pittsfield, PAThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.NTSB FTW02FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Alvarado, TXThe inadvertent flat spin of the airplane by the flightcrew resulting from the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor was the impairment (drugs) of the private pilot.NTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.NTSB MIA02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TNThe failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB CHI02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Erhard, MNThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude.