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 ERA09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB ERA09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB ERA09CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.NTSB DCA09FA009Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZthe failure of the pilot to timely flare the aircraft to the appropriate attitude, likely associated with the different sight picture after switching cameras, resulting in a bounced landing; and the evaluator pilot’s lack of timely recognition and…NTSB CEN09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXFailure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Asheville, NCThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR09CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoyse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47J-2A · Florence, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.NTSB WPR09CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Compton, CAThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09TA001Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Blaine, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB WPR09LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fresno, CAThe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB MIA08CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.NTSB NYC08CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, METhe pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB MIA08CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NHThe pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.NTSB LAX08CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC08FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PAThe separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…NTSB NYC08CA304Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.NTSB LAX08LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.NTSB LAX08CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI08LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Grayslake, ILThe inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.NTSB LAX08CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnderson R E/Abromavich L J Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerree Prostar B · Salisbury, MDThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB MIA08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Monroeville, ALThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing. Contributing to the accident was a wind gust.NTSB NYC08CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sterling, MAThe owner/pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action.NTSB NYC08CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.NTSB CHI08TA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Mount Clemens, MIThe pilot's unintentional lowering of the collective control during approach to land, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Big Creek, IDThe airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB MIA08LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08CA146Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly 7-15 · Jamestown, RIThe pilot's excessive descent maneuver.NTSB SEA08FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.NTSB DFW08CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Baldwin City, KSThe pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ANC08CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarvin A. Smith Pietenpol Air Camper · Soldotna, AKThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.NTSB NYC08CA216Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer S6S 2-33 · Mercer, PAThe private pilot's improper aircraft handling.NTSB MIA08LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 350 · Fishers Island, NYThe pilot's misjudged airspeed during approach and improper flare, which resulted in a fast and hard landing.NTSB LAX08CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Missoula, MTThe student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate…NTSB NYC08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare.NTSB DEN08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Omaha, NEThe pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.NTSB LAX08CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cottage Grove, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB MIA08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Okeechobee, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Byron, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts.NTSB ANC08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DFW08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Castroville, TXAn improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.NTSB LAX08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Sells, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.