NTSB investigations
1,246 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 CEN20CA340Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COThe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · St Louis, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in a hard landing while preforming a practice autorotation.NTSB WPR20CA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCameron A 315 · Jackson, WYThe balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA263Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLindstrand 310A · Jackson, WYThe pilot’s inability to arrest the descent rate when the balloon encountered unforecasted high ground wind that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA324Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrob G102 · Midlothian, TXThe unstabilized landing approach in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA20CA256Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Wellington, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing.NTSB ERA20CA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Linconville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Block Island, RIA hard landing and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA20CA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Prattville, ALThe student pilot's failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.NTSB CEN20CA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSonex Onex · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's hard landing on the airplane's nosewheel, which jammed the steering, and resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lights.NTSB WPR20CA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN20CA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Ely, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing.NTSB CEN20CA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reedsburg, WIThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA241Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bowling Green, MOThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB DCA20WA119Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Banjarmasin, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane that occurred on June 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the…NTSB CEN20CA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Aitkin, MNThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20CA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Talihina, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ANC20CA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN20LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · West Branch, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no…NTSB WPR20CA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCook Sonex · Upland, CAA gradual loss of engine power during takeoff due to the pressure regulator not keeping continuous fuel pressure which led to a precautionary off airport landing and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Caldwell, IDThe flight instructor's failure to set the proper rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which led to his failure to maintain a proper descent rate and resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA20CA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAerospatiale SA341 · Fort Myers, FLA hard landing that occurred at an unknown time and date, which resulted in substantial damage that was identified prior to a subsequent flight.NTSB ERA20CA165Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Symrna Beach, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action and decision to not go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB DCA20WA093Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Shannon, IrelandNTSB WPR20CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a rapid descent rate, hard landing, and nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR20CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne XT912 · Hawthorne, CAThe student pilot's failure to arrest the airplane’s descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ENG20WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Antalya, TürkiyeThe NTSB has received notification of an incident investigation by the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia of an Airbus A321, Registration VQ-BRS, that experienced a nose landing gear (NLG) failure while landing at the Antalya airport (LTAI) on…NTSB ERA20CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech Hawker 900XP · San Juan, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.NTSB ERA20CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA138Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand 180A · Davenport, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injury to a passenger.NTSB ERA20LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s improper flare to land, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN20TA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA34 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot's hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a fracture of the nose landing gear mounting structure.NTSB GAA20CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Luis, COThe pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Groveland, FLThe student pilot's improper cyclic input after a reported hydraulic failure, the reason for which could not be determined, and his failure to follow the emergency procedures, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIcon A5 · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R66 · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's fixation on the instrument panel, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiggins John H/Williams John D Questair Venture · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a tree and then terrain.NTSB GAA20CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 · Apopka, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair Zenith 801 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · King City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.NTSB GAA20CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Overton, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach and the flight instructor's subsequent failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during an attempted go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX 7 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a postaccident fire.NTSB GAA19CA590Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA571Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lafayette, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA591Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Elizabethtown, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and postaccident fire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during short final.NTSB GAA19CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR19LA257Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKubicek BB60 · Goodsprings, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the pilot and two passengers.