NTSB investigations, 2004
237 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\") = 2004
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") = 2004 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 IAD05CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation.NTSB DEN05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Roswell, NMthe pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.NTSB SEA05TA028Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Terreton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB DEN05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Park City, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained.NTSB SEA05CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBreit Zodiac (CH-601-HDS) · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff. A factor was the wake turbulence from the preceding airplane.NTSB LAX05FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Apache Junction, AZA loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW05LA037Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCrosley Christen Eagle II · Morris, OKThe pilot's intentional spin, which was unrecoverable due to exceeded aircraft weight and balance limitations as a result of improper preflight planning/preparation.NTSB DEN05LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, COthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight.NTSB DFW05LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Bay View, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control as result of his improper runway selection for takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing right quartering tailwind.NTSB SEA05FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.NTSB LAX05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Rialto, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb.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 LAX05FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Drake, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for…NTSB DFW05FA020Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an ILS approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions( clouds, low ceiling and drizzle/mist), and the pilot's spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA05LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoseph R. Sirgo Aquilla · Eustis, FLThe passenger's control interference, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane impacting a hangar during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB CHI05LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHedge Bede-4 · Omaha, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and spin, while on approach to land. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude and low airspeed at the time of loss of control.NTSB CHI05CA029Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGray Skybolt · St. Clair, MIThe pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.…NTSB LAX05LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350-BA · Oxnard, CAThe inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was likely due to a combination of the reduced clearance between the lock plate and the…NTSB DFW05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB NYC05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKinner Sportster · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX05FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB MIA05FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 20 · Key West, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. A related factor was the dark, night conditions.NTSB DFW05LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Loenslo YMF-80 · Arcola, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff initial climb.NTSB DFW05FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Boise City, OKThe pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB ATL05LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC05LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW05LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHuber DR 107 · Fletcher, OKThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver without sufficient altitude to recover.NTSB NYC05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.NTSB IAD05LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA05LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · San Juan, PRThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while on base to final leg, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB DEN05CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310I · Draper, UTthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB CHI05LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStrissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA05FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland BO-105 CBS5 · Santa Rosa Bch, FLThe pilot's spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of control of the helicopter after encountering night instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with water during the resultant uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB SEA05LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Winifred, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.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 ATL05LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoody Easy Riser · Augusta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB MIA05CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Diamond Head, MSThe pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff to a hover and aborted landing in a grass area resulting in the grass catching fire from the engine exhaust and the helicopter being consumed by fire.NTSB LAX05LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrackett And Peltz Kit Fox III · Aguila, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. The nature and scope of the problem reported by the pilot is undetermined.NTSB ANC05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA05LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCaldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…NTSB SEA05LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB IAD05LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PAThe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC05CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Minerva, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.NTSB ANC05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.NTSB ATL05CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB DEN05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COthe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.NTSB CHI05CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Marion, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the encountered turbulence, the gusting wind conditions and the airport hangar.NTSB DEN05FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-29 · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the inverted spin, spiral, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall spin, the spiral, low altitude, and the pilot's delayed attempt to…NTSB CHI04LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Perham, MNThe dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB LAX04CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 222U · Santa Rosa, CAthe pilot-in-command's (examinee's) incorrect collective control response to a simulated power loss of the number 1 engine.