NTSB investigations, WA
32 cases where the defining event was Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 WPR26LA368Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openGronberger Sergio A Sportsman GS-2 · Lake Goodwin, WANTSB WPR24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA277Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Sequim, WAAn encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR23LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Friday Habor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Burlington, WAThe pilots improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIca Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR21LA336Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRagwing S1 · Arlington, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR20CA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Stuart Island, WAThe pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.NTSB WPR19LA168Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky UH19 · Brewster, WAA reported mechanical malfunction and a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J250 · Ferndale, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB GAA18CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pasco, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.NTSB GAA16CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR14FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.NTSB WPR14CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR13LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's inadequate control inputs during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR13CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's improper level off/flare resulted in a hard landing/bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse.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 WPR12CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Spokane, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWillerton Vans RV6A · Sequim, WAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook.NTSB WPR11CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.NTSB WPR10LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's partial incapacitation during cruise flight and his subsequent inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Helicycle · Arlington, WAAn undetermined airframe vibration which led to precautionary autorotation and hard landing.NTSB WPR09CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJenkins Jack Glastar SP · Coupeville, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing on soft/grassy terrain.NTSB WPR09CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Richland, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB WPR09CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Camas, WAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate 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 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 LAX08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.