# NTSB investigations, 2022: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA23WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA084.md): Socata TB21 · Saint-Pons, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 28, 2022 · N229GC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA090.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2022 · N416PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA124.md): Cessna 210 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N9468T · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear retract arm separation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA032.md): Mulholland Robert A Vans RV-7 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2022 · N771RG · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA036.md): Cessna 172 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2022 · N80619 · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA022.md): Beech V35B · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2022 · N50JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear when he executed an aborted landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, diminished climb performance, and the inadvertent contact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA016.md): Piper PA-28 · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2022 · N5654W · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA23WA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA473.md): Boeing 737 · Hatay, Türkiye · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 6, 2022 · TC-JVN · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA005.md): Aeronca 7BCM · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N119TX · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2022 · N455ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing and impact with a runway threshold light. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action to prevent the hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA436.md): Piper PA60 · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2022 · N711TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA428.md): Zenith CH 750 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2022 · N2992W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder’s installation of incorrect hardware in the control yoke assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA418.md): Zenith CH701 · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N107GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA419.md): Autogyro USA Calidus · Jasper, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2022 · N451AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA344.md): Gates Lear Jet 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N26FN · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fast landing on a wet runway, which resulted in the airplane hydroplaning during the landing roll and subsequently overrunning the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA422.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N590DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA409.md): Beech C23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2022 · N6628J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA444.md): Rockwell International 112A · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2022 · N1462J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN22LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA435.md): Beech C23 · Grand Glaize, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N711DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA373.md): Cessna 180C · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N9211T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA345.md): Luscombe 8A · Ephratah, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N1358K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA348.md): CASA C212 · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N497CA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with windshear during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to leave his seat in flight, which resulted in his fall from the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA292.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N41757 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s unstable approach and inadequate flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA339.md): Vulcanair V1 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N979DS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA329.md): Cessna 172M · Saint Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2022 · N9688Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.
- [NTSB DCA22LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA151.md): Boeing 737-700 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2022 · N480WN · No damage
  > A flight attendant received a serious injury for undetermined reasons during a firm landing.
- [NTSB DCA22FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22FA132.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · HI-1064 · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of the left main landing gear downlock following ineffective shimmy dampening during the landing roll which caused the collapse of the left main landing gear, resulting in a runway excursion and post-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN22LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA282.md): Cessna 172N · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N6797E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA245.md): Cessna 305 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2022 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA244.md): Cessna 172S · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N831KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA259.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N8429X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB ERA22LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA260.md): Boyle Joseph E BOYLE-JN 1 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2022 · N68902 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA212.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Madison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2022 · N125WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA232.md): Justice Frank K Vans RV-6A · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2022 · N7FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go-around during an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA222.md): Charles R Kyle Zenith Stol CH 701 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2022 · N701VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA22WA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA220.md): Cessna 172 · Augsburg, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2022 · D-EOYS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA197.md): Cessna 182R · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2022 · N9388X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA22LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA198.md): Cessna 310 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2022 · N7733Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN22FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA168.md): Cessna TU206F · Marlin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 5, 2022 · N858JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA177.md): Cessna R182 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · XB-CMU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction.
- [NTSB ERA22LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA164.md): Hartz Paul RV-6A · Lake City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N447P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in overload bending of the nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA123.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2022 · N653ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA138.md): Piper PA-30 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N7943Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to verify the landing gear position prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was an overload in the landing gear motor electrical circuit which resulted in the circuit breaker opening, preventing the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB DCA22WA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA224.md): Boeing 737 · Recife, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 17, 2022 · PR-GUH
- [NTSB ERA22LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA128.md): Stinson 108 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2022 · N6493 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA125.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2022 · N987AA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter while on final approach with high-speed trailing vortices from a military helicopter, resulting in abnormal runway contact. Contributing to the accident was the Cirrus pilot’s incorrect selection of the common traffic advisory…
- [NTSB ANC22LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA017.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2022 · N23RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unmaintained runway surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.

## 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") = 2022
  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=2022

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