# NTSB investigations, 2013: Abnormal runway contact

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA14CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N17223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA039.md): Yuneec Yuneec · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N400XW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 - B · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N917GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete a landing checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the weather during approach.
- [NTSB CEN14CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA016.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N1CR · Substantial damage
  > The abnormal contact of the helicopter's skids with the landing surface, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB WPR14CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA022.md): Collins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA011.md): Davenport Long EZ · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N282RD · Substantial damage
  > The sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA011.md): Mooney M20J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N5760Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA105.md): Piper PA 18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA555.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · St. Joseph, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N6122F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered-parachute during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA426.md): Marconi Fred I JR Velocity XL/RG · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N244FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during the simulated forced landing attempt. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's decision to continue the aborted landing after the propeller had contacted the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA409.md): Cessna 195A · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N4324N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA415.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N771WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper takeoff profile prior to raising the landing gear resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA096.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N4483Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.
- [NTSB CEN13LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA531.md): Cessna/Weaver 305 - E · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N862 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a landing gear O-ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA395.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2013 · N6065P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN13CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA515.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N5538B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA387.md): TL Ultralight Stingsport · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N9494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse
- [NTSB ERA13LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA379.md): Cessna 152 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2013 · N4922P · Substantial damage
  > The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN13CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA498.md): Cessna 172S · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N45EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN13LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA488.md): Griffith E/Boyd W E Lancair 360 · Nucla, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N15EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN13LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA462.md): Embraer S A EMB-505 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N327FL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to execute a go-around during a non-stabilized approach, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA13CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA338.md): Cessna 210M · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N450EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN13CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA445.md): Cessna 170 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N5401C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA434.md): David W Oakes RV-7A · Charlottesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N1243A · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing attitude which damaged the nosewheel and a resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA419.md): Cessna 162 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N60575 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA380.md): Diamond Aicraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2013 · N322FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an improper flap setting and a subsequent inadequate flare of the airplane, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the pilot's delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA376.md): Avery Jack H Glastar GS-1 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2013 · N103A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing because the autopilot engaged for undetermined reasons because water and recovery damage precluded detailed examination of system components.
- [NTSB CEN13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA366.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2013 · N112EM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control due to insufficient airspeed on takeoff and premature landing gear retraction, which resulted in the collapse of the left landing gear as the airplane impacted the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA351.md): Piper PA-24-260 · La Pointe, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2013 · N8815P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after deciding to go around after a gear-up landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR13CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA260.md): Wampach Murphy Moose · Galt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N331RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB ERA13CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA266.md): Cessna 172L · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N9816G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA052.md): Cessna U206A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N4571K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA242.md): Cessna 182R · Alpine, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N9760H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA277.md): Boswell John J AIR CAM 912S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N220AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA13FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA094.md): Bombardier DHC8 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N934HA · Substantial damage
  > the frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the left MLG using the alternate extension system. Contributing to…
- [NTSB DCA13CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA088.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2013 · CBP113 · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare leading to a nose-wheel first touchdown, which resulted in a pilot induced oscillation (PIO). The PIO caused the UAS to pitch up abruptly on the third nose gear contact with the runway, resulting in the separation of the nose wheel assembly…
- [NTSB CEN13LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA261.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Staples, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2013 · N161KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA040.md): Maule M-5-210C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2013 · N378X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.
- [NTSB CEN13CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA236.md): Cessna T182T · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N538MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA206.md): Poole Robert C JR Van's · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2013 · N439RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent decision to exit the paved runway onto the soft terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA188.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N442FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ loss of helicopter control during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA178.md): MD Helicopter 369A · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2013 · N369HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the landing descent due to his incorrect use of the throttle, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA174.md): Vans RV12 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N572LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA170.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N986CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA196.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N26DK · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional…
- [NTSB WPR13CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N8564V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC13CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA031.md): Nelson Larry L WAG Aero 2+2 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N86LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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") = 2013
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '090' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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