# NTSB investigations, 2017: 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 GAA18CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA092.md): Piper PA28 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N284MK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent go-around during which the student exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA079.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N1431C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N399F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA085.md): Cessna 172 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N524ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.
- [NTSB GAA18CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA067.md): Todd Foley Zenith 701 · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N701TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA031.md): Piper PA46 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N863RB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA065.md): Aveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N876MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.
- [NTSB GAA18CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pompano, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N75919 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA18CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA046.md): Textron 172 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2017 · N30SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA18CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA045.md): Cessna 172 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2017 · N2138W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA020.md): Bell 206 · Union City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N275AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent slope landing and attempted recovery, which resulted in an incipient dynamic rollover, mast bumping, and separation of the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA18CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA036.md): Socata TBM 850 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N893CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.
- [NTSB GAA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA035.md): Smith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2017 · N211W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA023.md): Cessna A185 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA022.md): Aviat A1 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N337AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA008.md): Cessna 150 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N7313G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA17CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA554.md): Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N233TD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires.
- [NTSB WPR17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA210.md): Cessna 210 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7330E · Substantial damage
  > Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB GAA17CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA556.md): Cessna 172 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N5146R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA579.md): Beech 95 B55 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA367.md): Miller Steven M RV6 A · Elbert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N812SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in strong gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his loss of directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects.
- [NTSB GAA17CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA533.md): Cessna T182T · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N946CA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA538.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2017 · N4465F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA526.md): Cessna 172 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2017 · N5703A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17WA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA381.md): Gulfstream GV · Le Bourget, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2017 · M-SAWO · Minor damage
  > On 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 GAA17CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA577.md): Flight Design Ctls · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N547CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA516.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N910XD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA515.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N1701H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA558.md): Bellanca 14 19 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N36KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA503.md): Piper PA 28 · Mohave, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N536CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed and pitch control during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA493.md): Boyd Bruce RV4 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N687BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA486.md): Cessna L19 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2017 · N305EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA323.md): North American SNJ-4 · Ashland, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N243CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA359.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Raton, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N702N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper airspeed during an attempted go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA17WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA175.md): Embraer EMB135 · Middlemount, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · VH-JGB · No damage
  > The 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 WPR17LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA181.md): Rans S9 · Athol, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N519TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch attitude and ground proximity awareness, which resulted in an unintentionally steep initial climb and an overcorrection into a steep descent and ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA17CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA490.md): Cessna 208 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N9829B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA470.md): Cessna 172 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N497TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA479.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N1129K · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA456.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N817V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA455.md): Cessna 150 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N6368K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA451.md): Mark Goldberg Bearhawk Patrol · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N410BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA17WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA294.md): Raytheon Hawker · Mykonos, Greece · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2017 · TC-MAN · Substantial damage
  > On July 26, 2017, at 0727 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Raytheon Aircraft Company Hawker 850XP, Turkish registration TC-MAN, operated by Genel Havacilik AS, received substantial damage following an abnormal runway contact during landing at Mykonos…
- [NTSB CEN17LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA282.md): Beech G35 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N4216D · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control upon landing due to standing water and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA417.md): Perner/Pitts S1S · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N714H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank and yaw control during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA414.md): Cessna TU206 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N166Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA422.md): Piper PA32 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N31841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA154.md): Beech D55 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N1796A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA419.md): Piper PA28 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N82629 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a propeller strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA448.md): Cessna 172 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2017 · N80399 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised 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") = 2017
  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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence?year=2017

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