NTSB investigations
6,629 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260) 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 CHI07CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Gordon, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI07CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX07CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.NTSB DFW07CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB ANC07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Umiat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.NTSB LAX07CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Fall City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX07CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca S15AC · Shelton, WAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.NTSB ANC07LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK1 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while water taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB CHI07CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5-210C · Central City, NEThe pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DFW07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 1942 · Edmond, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resuting in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB DFW07CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB LAX07CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Reedley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB DEN07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI07CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB SEA07CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Salome, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ATL07CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172R · Pawtucket, RIThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA07CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bakersfield, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB SEA07CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Blaine, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing from the paved runway surface. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft ground.NTSB ATL07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-6 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC07CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Springfield, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing.NTSB ANC07CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI07CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.NTSB CHI07CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Grant, NEThe directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gust, and ditch.NTSB ANC07LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Fairbanks, AKThe reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.NTSB LAX07CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX07CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky A-1B · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DFW07CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL07CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-5 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.NTSB CHI07CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Kellys Island, OHThe directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the pole, hangar, and crosswind.NTSB DFW07LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mason County, TXThe loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion.NTSB ANC07LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Pedro Bay, AKThe loss of control during the landing roll for an unknown reason.NTSB ANC07CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the…NTSB ANC07CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB LAX07CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Elk River, IDThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DFW07CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMellema Bede 4 · Ennis, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane following the disconnect of the tailwheel steering chain while landing.NTSB DEN07LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.NTSB CHI07LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hampton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a ditch.NTSB SEA07CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB SEA07CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 B · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor.NTSB CHI07CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Berryville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting terrain. A factor in the accident was the dirt embankment.NTSB CHI07CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Georgetown, OHThe pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. Factors contributing to the accident were the quartering tailwind and the…NTSB SEA07CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305-C · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.NTSB ATL07CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DFW07CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.NTSB LAX07LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN07CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Aircraft Canada FBA-2C2 · Crested Butte, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Scribner, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB SEA07CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA07CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Astoria, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears.