NTSB investigations
2,102 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 166 |
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| 2009 | 137 |
| 2010 | 128 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 128 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2026 | 58 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '092' 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '092' 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 ERA27LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openTextron 172S · Jacksonville, FLNTSB ERA27LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openHughes 269C · Gastonia, NCNTSB ERA27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Limington, MENTSB CEN27LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 175A · Hastings, MINTSB CEN27LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openKitfox III · Ward, ARNTSB WPR26LA368Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openGronberger Sergio A Sportsman GS-2 · Lake Goodwin, WANTSB ERA26LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182S · St. Petersburg, FLNTSB ERA26LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRoberts GS-2 Sportsman · Kerrtown, PANTSB WPR26LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172R · Ho'olehua, HINTSB ERA26LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHart Frank RV-8A · Sanford, NCNTSB WPR26LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Santa Teresa, NMNTSB WPR26LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CANTSB ERA26LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Leesburg, FLNTSB WPR26LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell OH-58A · Phoenix, AZOn September 3, 2026, about 0932 mountain standard time, a Bell OH-58, N480FT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Deer Valley, Arizona. The pilots did not sustain any injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA26LA327Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · McMinnville, TNThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPeckham Lloyd Zodiac CH-650B · Westerly, RINTSB CEN26LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bennett, IAOn August 2, 2026, about 1318 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II helicopter, N26KL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bennett, Iowa. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR26LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Tooele, UTNTSB DCA26WA336Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Kuching, MalaysiaNTSB WPR26LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openLet L-23 Super Blanik · North Plains, ORNTSB ERA26LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Mooresville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR26LA273Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CONTSB WPR26LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportLuscombe 8A · Novato, CAOn July 7, 2026, about 1200 Pacific daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N45886, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Novato, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKodiak Kodiak 100 · New York, NYAn inadvertent collision with a large wave during touchdown on a river, which resulted in a subsequent bounce and hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRath Michael J Sonerai 2 · Cynthiana, KYOn June 30, 2026, at about 1030 eastern daylight time, an experimental Sonerai 2 airplane, N1406, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cynthiana, Kentucky. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB DCA26LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLeigh Aerosystems E100 · Douglas, AZDegraded engine and propeller performance during hot and high-density altitude operations, which resulted in a high descent rate and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN26LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Carbondale, ILThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the student pilot’s miscalculated landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB ANC26LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-160 · Russian Mission, AKNTSB ERA26LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Pompano Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA26WA235IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Horley, United KingdomNTSB GAA26WA287Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · San Antonio, ColombiaNTSB ERA26LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s improper decision to continue with an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and collision with a runway marker light and sign.NTSB CEN26LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Dickinson, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN26LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Naubinway, MIThe pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.NTSB ERA26LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN26LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Georgetown, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR26LA194Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Bennett, COThe pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN26LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369HS · Durango, COThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction and the pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA26WA182IncidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA60 · Villavicencio, ColombiaNTSB CEN26LA168Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mount Blanco, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Levittown, PRAn oil line separation at a barbed fitting in an experimental airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA26LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · The Rock, GAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.NTSB ERA26LA340Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openJames P Donovan Sportsman GS-2 · Winter Haven, FLNTSB ERA26LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lutz, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction.NTSB CEN26LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Oelwein, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the hover taxi with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN26LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…NTSB WPR26LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT-400 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.