NTSB investigations, MN

14 cases where the defining event was Abnormal runway contact.

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NTSB investigations, MN per year, 2009–2026: 14 cases
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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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NTSB CEN25LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MNThe student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…May 5, 2025 · N7951W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.Apr 5, 2024 · N245EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.Sep 4, 2023 · N321BT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA409Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing.Aug 31, 2022 · N6628J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHatz Hatz CB 1 · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to perform a go around following a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 25, 2020 · N35JA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Cloquet, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Jul 30, 2019 · N353KT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Park Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.Dec 2, 2017 · N524ND · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Chisago City, MNThe unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.Mar 10, 2014 · N63HE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA376Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Jack H Glastar GS-1 · Grand Rapids, MNThe loss of directional control during landing because the autopilot engaged for undetermined reasons because water and recovery damage precluded detailed examination of system components.Jun 25, 2013 · N103A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with gusting wind.Jun 27, 2010 · N9253S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA579Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.Sep 13, 2009 · N523ND · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA586Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.Sep 7, 2009 · N568ND · Substantial damage