NTSB investigations, 2013
61 cases where the sequence of events included Abnormal runway contact.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 55 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 98 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2011 | 79 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 129 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 46 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2013
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013 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 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.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 WPR14CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCollins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WAThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport Long EZ · Boulder, COThe sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR14CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during an aborted landing.NTSB ANC13CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.NTSB CEN13LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · St. Joseph, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered-parachute during takeoff.NTSB ERA13CA426Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarconi Fred I JR Velocity XL/RG · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during the simulated forced landing attempt. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's decision to continue the aborted landing after the propeller had contacted the runway.NTSB WPR13CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.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 ERA13CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper takeoff profile prior to raising the landing gear resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC13CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.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 ERA13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN13CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTL Ultralight Stingsport · Burlington, WAThe pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapseNTSB ERA13LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Easton, MDThe use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in…NTSB CEN13CA498Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.NTSB CEN13LA488Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGriffith E/Boyd W E Lancair 360 · Nucla, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR13CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, ORThe pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN13LA462Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-505 · Eden Prairie, MNThe flight crew's failure to execute a go-around during a non-stabilized approach, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA13CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210M · Shirley, NYThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.NTSB CEN13CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid W Oakes RV-7A · Charlottesville, INThe improper landing attitude which damaged the nosewheel and a resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.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 CEN13LA376Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Jack H Glastar GS-1 · Grand Rapids, MNThe loss of directional control during landing because the autopilot engaged for undetermined reasons because water and recovery damage precluded detailed examination of system components.NTSB CEN13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Cincinnati, OHLoss of control due to insufficient airspeed on takeoff and premature landing gear retraction, which resulted in the collapse of the left landing gear as the airplane impacted the runway.NTSB CEN13FA351Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · La Pointe, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after deciding to go around after a gear-up landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR13CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWampach Murphy Moose · Galt, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact.NTSB ERA13CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Millinocket, METhe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC13CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR13CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA13CA277Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoswell John J AIR CAM 912S · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB DCA13FA094Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC8 · Newark, NJthe frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the left MLG using the alternate extension system. Contributing to…NTSB DCA13CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Cocoa Beach, FLan improper flare leading to a nose-wheel first touchdown, which resulted in a pilot induced oscillation (PIO). The PIO caused the UAS to pitch up abruptly on the third nose gear contact with the runway, resulting in the separation of the nose wheel assembly…NTSB CEN13LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Staples, MNThe pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB ANC13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN13LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Greenbrier, ARThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.NTSB CEN13CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.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 WPR13LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ocean Shores, WAThe pilots’ loss of helicopter control during the approach to landing.NTSB WPR13LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369A · Darby, MTThe pilot's failure to arrest the landing descent due to his incorrect use of the throttle, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Waldport, ORThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA 20-C1 · Provo, UTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN13FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, INThe private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional…NTSB WPR13CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.NTSB ANC13CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Larry L WAG Aero 2+2 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.