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 CEN14CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.NTSB ERA14CA410Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBertagna John Just Highlander · Birdsboro, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR14CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Ynez, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces.NTSB ERA14CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.NTSB CEN14LA432Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NMThe pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB ERA14CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34-200T · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA14CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Stow, MAThe flight instructor/pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience in the make and…NTSB CEN14CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.NTSB ERA14CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJannakos Gregory P Zodiac 601 HDS · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Georgetown, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN14CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBlack Christopher Sparrow Sport Spec · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the engine above its normal temperature limit on takeoff.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 WPR14CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · El Monte, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.NTSB ERA14CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Hagerstown, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB WPR14CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Marysville, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environmental conditions to assure the aircraft performance would afford an uneventful takeoff with the loading conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to jettison the load due to the…NTSB CEN14WA394Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMD Helicopter 600N · Kungsangen, SwedenOn July 14, 2014, at 1333 coordinated universal time, an MD Helicopters MD600N, SE-JKJ, was substantially damaged following an autorotation near Kungsängen, Stockholm, Sweden. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the…NTSB ANC14LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Seward, AKThe pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the of the right MLG axle.NTSB WPR14TA278Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell International 500 S · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to compensate for tailwind conditions and maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR14CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.NTSB ERA14LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Mt. Comfort, INThe pilot’s installation of an unauthorized main rotor belt and his subsequent failure to properly inspect the belt, which resulted in inadequate belt tension, the belt’s failure, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DCA14FA122Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 36N · Kabul, Afghanistanthe early reduction of engine thrust that resulted in an excessive sink rate and nose high pitch attitude during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was a significant change in the vertical and horizontal wind components just prior to touchdown.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 WPR14CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Casper, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.NTSB DCA14WA123Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD80 - 80 · Kinmen, ChinaThe Aviation Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan, R.O.C. has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing MD-82 which occurred on June 16, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN14CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Put in Bay, OHThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Cross City, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN14LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.NTSB ERA14CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA 226AT · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ANC14CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Acft Canada FBA 2C2 · Willow, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing on water due to an encounter with wind shear, which resulted in the airplane's abnormal contact with the surface.NTSB WPR14CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in inadvertent terrain contact by the wing.NTSB WPR14CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFdr601 Zodiac 601XL · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's improper flare during 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 ERA14CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Petersburg, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the changing wind conditions.NTSB ERA14LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing at night, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport signage. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of electrical power, which necessitated the pilot having to land without…NTSB ERA14CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Deland, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA225Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Chapin, SCThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water and separation of the right pontoon..NTSB ERA14CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Gilford, NHThe pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent…NTSB ERA14CA190Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Tavares, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a bounced landing and his delay in performing a go around which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA14CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerry F King Zenith 701 · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a total loss of engine power at takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot/owner/builder's improper installation of the magnetos which resulted in the engine power loss.NTSB CEN14CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Larimore, NDFailure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.NTSB WPR14CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBayer Oscar Starduster SA300 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing.NTSB DCA14MA081Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · MajorFinal reportAirbus A320 - 214 · Philadelphia, PAthe captain's decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had rotated. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to follow standard operating procedures by not verifying that the airplane's flight management computer was properly…NTSB CEN14CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Chisago City, MNThe unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN14CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFogg Quicksilver MX II · Holland, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control after inadvertently landing in an area of deep snow on a frozen lake.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 ERA14CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.NTSB WPR14CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYuneec Yuneec · Upland, CAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.