NTSB investigations
679 cases where the defining event was Abnormal runway contact.
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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 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"
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 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
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 CEN12CA612Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's delay in executing the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Everett, WAA 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 WPR12CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Hood River, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Raeford, NCThe 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 ANC12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Coldfoot, AKThe 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 ERA12CA496Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Three Lakes, WIThe 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 CEN12LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Montrose, COThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN12LA676Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Sanford, METhe student pilot’s inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe 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 WPR12CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.NTSB ANC12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Woodland, CAThe 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 ANC12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CEN12LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Put-in-Bay, OHThe 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 ANC12CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Whittier, AKThe pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ANC12CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SC7 Series 3 · Chefornak, AKThe pilot's misidentification of a nearby snow-covered road as the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions.NTSB CEN12CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCampbell David Legacy · Durango, COThe pilot’s improper flare and subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Glendale, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ANC12CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting terrain.NTSB WPR12CA168Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportApollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZThe pilot’s failure to lower the nose landing gear in time to prevent it from slamming onto the runway and collapsing.NTSB CEN12CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Monroe, LAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFurru Donald Jeffrey Skyranger V MAX · Viola, ARThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DCA12WA040Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDornier 328 · Reykjavik, IcelandThe 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 WPR12LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18 · Hollister, CAThe 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 WPR12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Schenectady, NYThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Branson, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Las Vegas, NVThe 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 WPR12CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cornelius, ORThe airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.NTSB CEN12CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, COThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.NTSB WPR12CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLudwig Larry E Bushman · Diamond, WAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB DCA11WA107Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing DC-9 · Puerto Ordaz, VenezuelaThe 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 WPR11LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Redlands, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing.NTSB CEN11CA677Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monte Vista, COThe student pilot's loss of control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN11CA684Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TXThe certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.NTSB ANC11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Tok, AKThe 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 CEN11CA586Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Shawno, WIThe pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.NTSB CEN11LA591Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Autogyro Sparrowhawk · Delaware, OHThe noncertificated pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Los Cruces, NMThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.NTSB CEN11CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Cresson, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA520Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, COThe pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN11CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Llano, TXThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN11CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MIThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman C3-B · Spokane, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the touch down in a slide-slip.NTSB WPR11CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · McKenzie Bridge, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11LA464Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurtner Charles W Derjager D IX · East Liverpool, OHThe 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.