NTSB investigations, 2015
36 cases where the defining event was Abnormal runway contact.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 21 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2015
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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 2015 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
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 GAA16CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground.NTSB GAA16LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · Wheeling, ILThe pilots' decision to conduct an approach and landing in gusting wind conditions, and their failure to maintain control of the airplane during the first approach, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB GAA16CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSweeney Timothy J Rans S6-ES · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose gear collapse and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.NTSB WPR16CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKnox Marion L RV-6A · Lebanon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an aborted landing which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA15CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7-235C · Kemmerer, WYA hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.NTSB GAA15CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · McCall, IDThe pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach.NTSB GAA15CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight instructor's improper use of pitch control during a demonstrated 180 degree autorotation which resulted in damage to the tail boom.NTSB GAA15CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrunzlick Larry R Seawind 3000 Experim · Pelican Lake, WIAbnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of directional control and impact with water.NTSB GAA15CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Wellington, OHThe pilot's failure to level the wings during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.NTSB GAA15CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Herington, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB ANC15CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Delta Junction, AKThe pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB ANC15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA15WA383Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 350 · Boyaca, ColombiaOn August 15, 2015, about 1800 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech 350, N188RU, sustained minor damage after it experienced a collapse of the nose landing gear while landing at Juan Jose Rondon Airport (SKPA), in Boyaca, Colombia. The two pilots and…NTSB GAA15CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Miami, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane firewall.NTSB CEN15FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Milwaukee, WIThe pilot's improper pitch control during the landing, which resulted in the propeller striking the runway, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB GAA15CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Monte Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.NTSB ANC15CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Atlanta, TXThe non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR15FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Salem, ORThe pilot's unstabilized approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a porpoise during landing. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted…NTSB GAA15CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA15CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.NTSB GAA15CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Novato, CAThe pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.NTSB CEN15CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F 28C · Romeoville, ILThe certified flight instructor (CFI) did not maintain directional control during a downwind emergency running landing to soft muddy terrain, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's delayed or insufficient remedial…NTSB DCA15WA135Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 3S3 · Sao Luis City, BrazilThe Centro de Investigacao Provencao de Accidentes (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-300 which occurred on June 9, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA investigation under the…NTSB GAA15CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Richfield, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA15CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN15LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Chesterfield, MOThe collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.NTSB ANC15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB GAA15CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN15LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Jennings, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Vernal, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during landing flare.NTSB GAA15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 - 150 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA039Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Z90 - NO Series · Bernalillo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in abnormal runway/ground contact.