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 ERA11CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Greenland, NHThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent loss of control during an attempted go-around maneuver.NTSB CEN11CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Kalker John E RAF 2000 GTX SE · Decker, INThe improper landing flare, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface.NTSB ERA11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Cambridge, MDThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC11CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.3 · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on short final after experiencing a downdraft, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA356Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Walton, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA11CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier BD700 1A10 · Teterboro, NJThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA11CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker J C Lancair 320 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft Pierce, FLThe student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Stow, OHThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Canadian, TXThe pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA11CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Allentown, PAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Burlington, NCThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Plattsburgh, NYThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11CA134Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sebago Lake, METhe pilot’s initiation of a right turn with insufficient altitude remaining during an aborted landing resulting in a collision with the landing surface.NTSB ANC11LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kipnuk, AKThe pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR11CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB ERA11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11CA056Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Kenmare, NDThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Stockport, OHThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the throttle control during landing, which resulted in an increase in power and excursion from the runway.NTSB ERA11CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSqueglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA578Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Oconomowoc, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.NTSB DCA10WA098Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Kabul, AfghanistanOn Sept 22, 2010, a World Airways MD-11 scraped the right wingtip during a go-around at Kabul Afghanistan. The aircraft had minor damage and there were no injuries. The investigation is being conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Afghanistan. All…NTSB ERA10LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Clyo, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.NTSB WPR10LA445Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorehead KR-2 · Rancho Murieta, CAThe pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing.NTSB WPR10CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA406Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chattanooga, TNThe student pilot's improper execution of the go-around procedure.NTSB ERA10CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Davant, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…NTSB WPR10CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Bend, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA362Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Lucile, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence during the initial climb.NTSB ANC10LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while landing.NTSB WPR10CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway.NTSB CEN10CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR10CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Twin Falls, IDThe student pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB CEN10CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach to land.NTSB CEN10CA357Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 77A · Harrison, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing.NTSB CEN10CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with gusting wind.NTSB CEN10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Idabell, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB ERA10CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Salisbury, MDThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCrabtree RV6 · Sewanne, TNThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Outback · Denver, COThe student pilot’s improper flare at touchdown.NTSB ERA10CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Chateaugay, NYThe pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB WPR10CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Merced, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hampton, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB CEN10CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.