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 ERA17LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewkirk Thomas Ray Vans RV 6 · Garland, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway.NTSB GAA17CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Huntingburg, INThe pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over.NTSB ERA17CA013Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMickler Larry J RV6 A · Bell, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswinds, which resulted in a bounced landing and nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.NTSB GAA17CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American Navion · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.NTSB GAA17CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB DCA16WA242Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 1900C · Long Key, BahamasThe Bahamas Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900 on September 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB ERA16FA325Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's improper landing touchdown attitude, which resulted in a propeller strike, and his inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and led to an aerodynamic stall during…NTSB GAA16CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNew Piper PA-28R · East St. Louis, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR16LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJurcan Seawind 3000 · Renton, WAThe failure of the landing gear system to either fully retract or extend due to a cracked hydraulic fitting flare, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic pressure.NTSB GAA16CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing.NTSB ERA16LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Lancaster, PAA landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal…NTSB GAA16CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDieterich Robert A AIR CAM · McCall, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear wheel separating from the airplane, followed by an aborted landing, and a subsequent ground loop during the follow-on landing.NTSB GAA16CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…NTSB GAA16CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta, UTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.NTSB GAA16CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Winchester, VAThe student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Central, AKThe pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.NTSB GAA16CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Franklin, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and…NTSB GAA16CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSimmons Noel SDL · Naches, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA16CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 L4 · Broussard, LAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly.NTSB GAA16CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount.NTSB ERA16FA288Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot(s) failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT7 · Quitman, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited forward visibility due to sun glare.NTSB CEN16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB GAA16CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Hailey, IDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA16LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA20 · St. CroixThe flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB WPR16FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unreported physiological…NTSB GAA16CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA16CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · New Albany, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in an initial nose wheel contact, followed by a nose gear collapse, and the airplane came to rest in a nose down position.NTSB GAA16CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB ERA16CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA16CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Alamosa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff on an uneven runway surface, which resulted in it becoming airborne prematurely, an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar.NTSB GAA16CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Cordova, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the airplane not being aligned with the runway and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesterfield, MOThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB CEN16LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.