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 LAX95LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Georgetown, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lumberton, MSThe failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.NTSB BFO95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Batavia, OHwas the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…NTSB BFO95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInsua L-21 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI95LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Tribune, KSthe pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI95LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MOloss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI95LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Champaign, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ATL95LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.NTSB SEA95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.NTSB FTW95TA390Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brackettville, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable crosswind.NTSB LAX95LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T18 · Sedona, AZthe pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.NTSB FTW95LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Englewood, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was crosswind.NTSB MIA95LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.NTSB FTW95LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReims Cessna FR182 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point or abort the landing.NTSB ATL95LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB ANC95LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGuevremont Pitts Special S1C · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive application of rudder control, as he yawed the airplane to see ahead during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the animal (moose) and…NTSB MIA95TA199Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 404 · Raiford, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB MIA95LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Titusville, FLLoss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB LAX95LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Minden, NVThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, improper decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and his improper compensation of the prevailing wind conditions. The gusting crosswind and tail wind were factors in this accident.NTSB FTW95LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW95LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COThe pilot's improper compensation for the 6 knot crosswind. Factors were the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his lack of total experience.NTSB SEA95FA170Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDornier DO 328-100 · Portland, ORinsufficiently defined information from the manufacturer and operator concerning the landing/taxi procedures.NTSB LAX95LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-A75N1 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear airplane in a crosswind condition, and the crosswind.NTSB CHI95LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Naperville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack or recent experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft and failure to abort the takeoff early enough to prevent the accident.NTSB ATL95LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152A · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.NTSB LAX95GA273Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · Hemet, CAthe pilot's decision to execute a wheel landing under crosswind conditions and his failure to adequately compensate for the winds, which led to a loss of directional control and a ground loop.NTSB SEA95LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and gusts.NTSB CHI95TA243Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Kansas City, MOground resonance as a result of improper servicing of the main landing gear dampers.NTSB LAX95LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Madera, CAThe student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and improper use of the rudder. The whirlwind was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Reno, NVthe pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft.NTSB NYC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Poestenkill, NYthe pilot's decision to continue an approach during which the airplane was high and fast, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. The pilot's failure to use the seat belt was a factor.NTSB LAX95LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5E · Elko, NVthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.NTSB CHI95LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Versailles, MOthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX95LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Napa, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after one foot slipped off the rudder pedals, and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical brake forces.NTSB CHI95LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed RS15 · Ames, IAThe glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane.NTSB ANC95LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB CHI95DEX01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCraig Long E-Z · Shelbyville, INthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the nose wheel striking the runway first. A factor associated with the accident was excessive airspeed during the landing.NTSB SEA95LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdwin J. Estenson RV-4 · Elk River, IDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control. The tall vegetation was a factor.NTSB NYC95LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beaver Falls, PAthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after touchdown.NTSB LAX95LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Columbia, CAthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC95LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · King Salmon, AKFailure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control. The downdraft and crosswind were related factors.NTSB NYC95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Celina, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB NYC95LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Columbus, OHA loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1S · Livermore, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and subsequent collision with some bales of hay.NTSB LAX95LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Columbia, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Meriden, CTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type.NTSB ANC95LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control, during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and the pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in a nose down condition.NTSB FTW95LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Springdale, ARThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.NTSB CHI95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during an off-airport landing on rough/uneven terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The terrain condition was a related factor.