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"
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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 LAX03LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.NTSB LAX03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Long Beach, CAThe student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.NTSB ATL03LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warner Robins, GAThe pilot's failure to follow engine start procedures for a overprimed engine, and his improper use of the throttle control during an attempted start.NTSB NYC03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Morristown, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL03IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAmerican Blimp A-60 · Valdosta, GALoss of airship control during tie down, due to gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC03CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB CHI03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…NTSB ATL03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot' inadequate evaluation of weather information, and the selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.NTSB FTW03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind resulting in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB DEN03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Watkins, COthe pilot's inability [not possible] to control the airplane during landing roll due to the failure of the left brake, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKline KSE5A · Sedona, AZthe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…NTSB FTW03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Port Sulphur, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an attempted go-around. A factor was the wet runway condition.NTSB FTW03LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB CHI03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MNThe remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual…NTSB MIA02LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRonald Levee Kitfox IV · De Land, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the flare/touchdown resulting in substantial damage. A factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot for his continuing the approach in close…NTSB LAX02FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were…NTSB IAD02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bumpass, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.NTSB NYC02LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the wet runway.NTSB NYC02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-30 · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC02LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoyse Glasair · Flemingsburg, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB IAD02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoff Glassair · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB ANC02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Seward, AKA loss of directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the pilot to correct for torque/P Factor during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was a wet grass surface.NTSB ANC02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.NTSB LAX02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Sierraville, CAthe pilot's decision to attempt takeoff in crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the capability of the airplane, and, his subsequent failure to maintain the airplane's proper alignment over the runway. Also causal was the pilot's premature liftoff and…NTSB NYC02LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA02LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.NTSB SEA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Shenandoah, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB LAX02LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ruth, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control.NTSB LAX02FA266Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-231 · Phoenix, AZThe captain's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical engine thrust while attempting to move the #1 thrust lever out of reverse. A factor in the accident was the crew's inadequate coordination and crew resource…NTSB ANC02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with objects. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven runway, and the premature lift-off of the…NTSB MIA02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tarboro, NCThe failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and impacting trees, incurring substantial damage.NTSB ANC02LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Gakona, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing down. A contributing factor in the accident was wet, high grass along the runway…NTSB SEA02LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R Thrush · Connell, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.NTSB SEA02LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Newberg, ORA warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB SEA02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiperLight SNS-8 · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Missoula, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Delayed remedial action and a high crosswind condition were factors.NTSB ANC02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a nose over.NTSB DEN02LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Watkins, COthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB IAD02LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Milford, NJThe private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB IAD02LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMenzies Glassair II · Laconia, NHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollette RV6 · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A1 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in the airplane inadvertently veering off the runway and incurring damage when the pilot forced it into a ground loop to avoid entry…NTSB ATL02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's decision to make a precautionary landing to an unsuitable sod airstrip that resulted in a ground loop. A factor was tall vegetation.NTSB ATL02LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.NTSB ANC02LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated an aborted landing, and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB SEA02LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Elma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contributing factors were the high brush/vegetation the aircraft rolled into and the pilot's reduced visual acquisition…NTSB LAX02LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop.