NTSB investigations, NC
48 cases where the sequence of events included Abnormal runway contact.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA26LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Mooresville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA26LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ERA24LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Asheboro, NCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Elizabeth City, NCThe pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA24LA191Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 850 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper airspeed and climb attitude after aborting the landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and…NTSB ERA24LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stoneville, NCThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCFailure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.NTSB ERA23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.NTSB DCA23FA339Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Charlotte, NCA fatigue fracture of the upper lock link that initiated along scratch features on the lower surface at the parting line of the forged aluminum component. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facilities noncompliance with Service Bulletin 717-32-002.NTSB ERA23LA240Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Macon, NCThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA348Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCASA C212 · Raeford, NCThe 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 ERA22LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJustice Frank K Vans RV-6A · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot’s failure to go-around during an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB ERA22LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pinehurst, NCThe 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 ERA21LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greensboro, NCThe student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in abnormal ground contact and loss of control.NTSB ERA21FA237Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A23 · Pinnacle, NCThe flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Terrell, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over and structural damage to the airframe. The mechanic’s failure to remove electrical tape from the pitot tube, the pilot’s inadequate…NTSB ERA20CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmgren Bearhawk · Ahoskie, NCThe collapse of the right main landing gear during a bounced, crosswind landing.NTSB ERA20CA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLake LA4 · Hickory, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.NTSB GAA20CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher FP 202 Koala · Erwin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB GAA19CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, NCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albermarle, NCThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing.NTSB GAA18CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NCThe pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.NTSB GAA18CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTodd Foley Zenith 701 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 · Statesville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.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 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 ERA16CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Lenoir, NCThe student pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate review of the weather conditions with the student and his inadequate…NTSB GAA16CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Morganton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing.NTSB ERA15LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position before touchdown, which resulted in a landing with the gear in transit.NTSB GAA15CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarron Starduster SA 300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.NTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.NTSB ERA15CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310N · Liberty, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA13CA206Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPoole Robert C JR Van's · Salisbury, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent decision to exit the paved runway onto the soft terrain.NTSB ERA12CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Raeford, NCThe pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA12CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA225Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.NTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA11CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.NTSB ERA11CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Burlington, NCThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2 · Winterville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB ERA09LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Wilmington, NCA loss of engine power due to the crew's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.NTSB ERA09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB MIA08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Roseboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.