NTSB investigations
1,250 cases where the defining event was Hard landing.
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '092') 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '092') 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 ERA13LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions.NTSB CEN13LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB ERA13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced 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 WPR13CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF-3 · Thermal, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN13LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chino Valley, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during the pinnacle landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR13CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAndre Kostrzewa Mustang 2 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13CA148Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Minden, NVThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR13CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB ERA13CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Valparaiso, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Kona, HIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoetz Helicycle · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to properly install and secure the wire connecting the electronic speed controller unit to the fuel controller actuator motor, which resulted in the wire’s disconnection in flight and the resultant partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate while on final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse due to overload following the failure of both engines to respond to power inputs during an attempted go-around for…NTSB ERA13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tampa, FLThe student pilot’s delayed throttle application during the practice autorotation and the flight instructor’s lack of immediate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Menard, TXThe helicopter landed hard during a forced landing.NTSB CEN13CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobidoux Lionel Wittman W 10 · Hobart, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Eveleth, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB ANC13CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.NTSB ERA13CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Lynchburg, VAThe student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.NTSB WPR13CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB WPR13CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s failure to follow specified procedures for an aborted landing and loss of control during the attempt.NTSB ERA13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Hampton, NHThe student pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Miami, FLThe flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard forced landing.NTSB DCA13CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-315 · Kabul, Afghanistanthe captains ineffective management of the airplanes energy state during final approach and flare that resulted in a hard landing and tail strike at touchdown.NTSB ERA13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.NTSB ERA13LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN13CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB ERA13LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA581Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Statesboro, GAThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.NTSB WPR12TA436Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while performing a 270-degree practice autorotation with a gusting tailwind at a high-density altitude.NTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.NTSB WPR12CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Marion, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Sebring, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Farmingdale, NYThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wickenburg, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed response in correcting the student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFleet Fleet 16B · Bayport, NYThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12LA362Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spanish Fork, UTThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB ERA12LA518Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-160 · Worton, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Belgium, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.