NTSB investigations, TX
109 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB GAA17CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB GAA17CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Killeen, TXThe pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Midland, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced 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 CEN16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.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 GAA16CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206 · Jasper, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Harlingen, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB GAA16CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with trees.NTSB GAA16CA130Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hudson Oaks, TXThe pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA530Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Taylor, TXThe flight instructor's improper collective input during a simulated engine failure autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the main rotor blade striking the tailboom.NTSB GAA16CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American P 51 · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.NTSB GAA16CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28RT-201 · Terrell, TXThe private pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain short of the runway.NTSB GAA16CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground.NTSB GAA15CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Atlanta, TXThe non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Llano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.NTSB CEN14CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT 7-260 · Largo Vista, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN14LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Georgetown, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN14CA378Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the deer on the runway and the pilot's mismanagement of airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN14LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Decatur, TXThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA259Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSibley Glasair · Midlothian, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain sufficient training and experience to operate the high-performance airplane.NTSB CEN14CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cotulla, TXThe student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.NTSB CEN14LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 - B · Lubbock, TXThe 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 CEN14CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TXThe abnormal contact of the helicopter's skids with the landing surface, which resulted in a rollover.NTSB CEN13CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Victoria, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN13LA531Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna/Weaver 305 - E · Paris, TXThe failure of a landing gear O-ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN13CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aicraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Odessa, TXThe 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 CEN13CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB CEN13CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBates Starduster SA-300 · Reklaw, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB CEN12CA644Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Kenedy, TXThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB CEN12CA612Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's delay in executing the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11CA684Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TXThe certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.NTSB CEN11CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Cresson, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Llano, TXThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN11CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · San Antonio, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN11LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Canadian, TXThe pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Lightning · Brownsville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Brenham, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach resulting in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Clifton, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes J/Hughes J Rand-Robinson · Pearland, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an engine oil leak which partially obscured the pilot’s forward vision.NTSB CEN10CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10CA167Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and rate of descent during approach, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A35 · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB CEN10CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pearland, TXThe student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.NTSB CEN09CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Fort Worth, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA585Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.