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 GAA18CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Marion, IAThe pilot’s improper pitch during the first landing, which resulted in a porpoise, and the failure of the nose landing gear during the second landing after a subsequent go-around.NTSB GAA18CA340Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent porpoise.NTSB WPR18LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Lewiston, IDThe failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.NTSB GAA18CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payette, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Start, LAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB CEN18LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPeet Charles Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NCThe pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.NTSB GAA18CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Naples, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Waterloo, INThe pilot’s improper landing flare during a soft-field landing and his use of an improper soft-field landing procedure, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCreech Jerry Creech Jerry CH 701 · Lusby, MDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBerger Bernard M Pulsar Series III · Palmyra, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB GAA18CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.NTSB CEN18WA161Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Hagfors, SwedenOn April 22, 2018, at 1240 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172E single-engine airplane, Swedish registration SE-EHI, serial number F172-0039, encountered soft terrain and nosed over upon landing at Hagfors Airport (ESOH), near Hagfors, Sweden. The…NTSB GAA18CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTextron G58 · Easton, MDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Bedford, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA18CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Ontario, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing, in cross wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C99 · Hastings, NEThe pilot's decision to land in a gusty crosswind that exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bedford, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage.NTSB GAA18CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s and the instructor’s improper use of checklist.NTSB GAA18CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB GAA18CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Ashland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · McKinney, TXThe student pilot’s improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA18CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Park Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.NTSB GAA18CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pompano, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB GAA18CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTextron 172 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB GAA18CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Trenton, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA18LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Union City, TNThe pilot’s inadvertent slope landing and attempted recovery, which resulted in an incipient dynamic rollover, mast bumping, and separation of the main rotor.NTSB GAA18CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Williamsport, PAThe pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gallatin, TNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Silver Springs, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA538Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN17WA381Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream GV · Le Bourget, FranceOn September 10, 2017, a Gulfstream GV SP 550 airplane, Monaco registration M-SAWO, experienced abnormal runway contact during landing at Le Bourget Airport, Le Bourget, France. A wingtip sustained minor damage during the landing, and the two pilots and four…NTSB GAA17CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Newport, RIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mohave, AZThe pilot’s improper airspeed and pitch control during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB CEN17LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-4 · Ashland, OHThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB DCA17WA175Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB135 · Middlemount, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a EMBRAER EMB135 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's…NTSB GAA17CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Mulino, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · McKinney, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.