# NTSB investigations: Abnormal runway contact

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN12CA612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA612.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N563AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA377.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N4922T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing likely made by the private pilot on a solo flight that preceded the dual instructional flight during which the wing damage became obvious.
- [NTSB WPR12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA399.md): Cessna 182F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2012 · N34SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA519.md): Cessna 208B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N80GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ANC12CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA089.md): Maule M-5-210C · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N319X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA496.md): Cessna 172S · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N6276Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA509.md): Cessna 182Q · Three Lakes, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N1DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.
- [NTSB CEN12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA493.md): Cessna 182G · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N3198S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA676](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA676.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N21ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA461.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2012 · N602PS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA300.md): Cessna T182T · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N5209P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA386.md): Cessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA081.md): Piper J3F-65 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N77EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA268.md): Cessna 182P · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N7437Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ANC12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA049.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9049G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Put-in-Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N2434M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point at the proper speed, his failure to initiate a go-around, and the airplane’s inadequate climb gradient after the aborted landing, which resulted in impact with the trees.
- [NTSB ANC12CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA040.md): Cessna T210L · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N732BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA036.md): Short Bros. & Harland SC7 Series 3 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N1906 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a nearby snow-covered road as the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA263.md): Campbell David Legacy · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N12KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA444.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2012 · N320ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA033.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2012 · N191EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA168.md): Apollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N125AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the nose landing gear in time to prevent it from slamming onto the runway and collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA240.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N5253Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA205.md): Furru Donald Jeffrey Skyranger V MAX · Viola, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2012 · N912FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA12WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA040.md): Dornier 328 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2012 · N953EF · Minor damage
  > The Iceland Air Accident Investigation Board (AAI) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Dornier D328 that occurred on February 20, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR12LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA104.md): Beech G18 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · VH-NWB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing, loss of directional control, and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA088.md): Cessna 172S · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N5026C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA098.md): Cessna 172P · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N83PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA089.md): Cessna 182L · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N42206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA014.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N999VS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB WPR12CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Cornelius, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N52013 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N777XG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA006.md): Ludwig Larry E Bushman · Diamond, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N132LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DCA11WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA107.md): Boeing DC-9 · Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2011 · YV-136T · Substantial damage
  > The Venezuelan Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing DC-9 that occurred on September 26, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC's…
- [NTSB WPR11LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA443.md): Cessna 152 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N4649L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA677](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA677.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N5934Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA684](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA684.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA085.md): Maule M-5-210C · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2011 · N62019 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA586.md): Cessna TU206G · Shawno, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N12TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB CEN11LA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA591.md): American Autogyro Sparrowhawk · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N2631B · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA560.md): Cessna 182S · Los Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N493JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA519.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N1277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA496.md): Cirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N93TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA336.md): Stearman C3-B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N3440 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the touch down in a slide-slip.
- [NTSB WPR11CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA330.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · McKenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N8343Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA464.md): Burtner Charles W Derjager D IX · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2011 · N7808M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and propeller contact with the runway, which caused an in-flight disintegration of the propeller during the go-around, and subsequent collision with trees.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '090')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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