NTSB investigations
1,515 cases where the sequence of events included Abnormal runway contact.
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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.\"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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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."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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NTSB GAA19CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Oakland, CAThe pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean City, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA19CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bayse, VAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Novato, CAThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA19CA475Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Avid Mark IV · Thompson Falls, MTThe student pilot's failure to go-around after a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB GAA19CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Cloquet, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA19CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB WPR19WA208Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationVans RV6 · Williams Creek, AustraliaOn July 28, 2019, at 0537 coordinated universal time, a Van's RV-6A , registration VH-ANU, experienced a collapse of the nose landing gear, nosed over and came to rest near William Creek, Southern Australia. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and…NTSB WPR19LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 5(205) · Dallesport, ORThe pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Skyranger · Brownville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB CEN19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's premature movement of the landing gear selector to the "up" position during takeoff, which allowed the landing gear to retract before a positive climb rate was established, and the lack of a positive climb rate, which led to the airplane settling…NTSB GAA19CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Scout · Westfield, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and wing strike.NTSB GAA19CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Tavernier, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to go around in high-temperature and high-density altitude conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR19LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Lincoln, MTA loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSKYBolt Smith Special Skybol · Stafford, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing…NTSB GAA19CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34 · State College, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN19WA255Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna Cessna 441 · Glasgow, IrelandOn June 25, 2019, about 0800 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 441 airplane, EI-DMG, experienced a propeller strike during landing at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents…NTSB CEN19LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Greeley, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in failure of the right main landing gear and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA19CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Grotten, CTThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB DCA19WA175Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Lagos, NigeriaThe government of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E90 · Greenville, TXThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear upper torque knee.NTSB GAA19CA332Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Culpeper, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA19CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M4 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing with the left wheel off the runway, an impact with trees, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB CEN19WA339Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Genk/Zwartbeg, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on May 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cody, WYThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after overcorrecting with rudder. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…NTSB CEN19LA150Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · McKinney, TXThe pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Crossett, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing.NTSB GAA19CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Roosevelt, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.NTSB GAA19CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGuimbal Cabri · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare during a turning, full-down autorotation, which resulted in a lower-than-normal rotor rpm, a faster-than-normal ground run speed, and the subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a roll-over.…NTSB ERA19LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Key West, FLThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in rough sea conditions, resulting in damage to the floats and the sinking of the seaplane.NTSB DCA19LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321 · New York, NYThe captain’s excessive left rudder pedal input during the takeoff ground roll, which caused a large heading deviation and a left roll upon rotation that resulted in the left wingtip striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a gusting left quartering tailwind and his subsequent attempt to reposition the helicopter and take off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA19CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Afton, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA19CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pella, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in the instructor landing the airplane in grass left of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a propeller strike and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Madras, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Akron, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19TA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGulfstream GIV · Chamblee, GAThe flight crew’s incorrect glidepath and flare to landing, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and the main landing gear’s collision with the runway threshold.NTSB ERA19LA119Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOstertag Walter G Velocity RG · Stateboro, GAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while on final approach in gusty wind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing, which resulted in the left ski impacting snow and a subsequent bounce and loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.