NTSB investigations, 2020
72 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 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2020
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") = 2020 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 ANC21LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Hope, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CEN21LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Waldron, MOThe pilot’s improper landing flare during the rejected takeoff that resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA21LA083Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Farmingdale, NYThe flight crew’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around after the approach had become unstabilized, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA21LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Georgetown, DEThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN21LA055Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a…NTSB WPR21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Carefree, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA21LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Friendly, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB ERA21LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Ellijay, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.NTSB ERA21LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fulton, NYThe mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN20LA427Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASK21 · Hinckley, ILThe pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.NTSB ERA20LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Chester, CTThe pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear.NTSB WPR20CA316Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Pacific City, ORA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB ANC20CA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Kiana, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.NTSB WPR20LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA30 · Homer, AKThe pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA20CA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportZenith CH601 · Punta Gorda, FLAn inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB ERA20CA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportTecnam P92 · Charlottesville, VAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadvertent feathering of the propellers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor's failure to fully monitor the pilot's manipulation of the levers in the airplane's non-standard…NTSB CEN20CA363Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Athens, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach and landing.NTSB ERA20LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK MTOsport 2017 · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the gyroplane’s actual performance failed to match that predicted in his performance planning. Contributing to the accident was the gyrocopter’s insufficient performance for reasons that could not be…NTSB ERA20CA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Murray, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.NTSB CEN20CA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Conway, ARThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA20LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s premature rotation for takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which failed to accurately determine and account for the effects of…NTSB CEN20CA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna T206 · Bentonville, ARThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB DCA20WA133Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Wamena, IndonesiaThe KNKT of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ERA20CA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fernandina Beach, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.NTSB CEN20CA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YKC · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and descent path to the runway, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown and insufficient runway remaining to safely bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the runway. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA20CA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pickens, SCThe student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Creation/Sides Rick A Manta 503 · Ramona, CAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, METhe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bardstown, KYThe commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.NTSB ERA20CA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Easton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.NTSB ERA20CA241Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a water landing after striking a boat wake, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB ERA20CA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesapeake, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA20CA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Perry, GAThe reported malfunction of the aileron flight control system during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHatz Hatz CB 1 · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to perform a go around following a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN20CA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19-180 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The pilot being fatigued likely contributed to his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA20CA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Churchville, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.NTSB ERA20CA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPipistrel Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Brookline, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirborne XT912 · Bristol, WIThe pilot's incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.NTSB CEN20CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.NTSB CEN20CA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Carbondale, ILThe pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Winifred, MTAn inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.NTSB CEN20CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, COThe flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA20CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair Super ES · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.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.