NTSB investigations
2,102 cases where the sequence of events included 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 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"
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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
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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 CEN20CA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hebron, NEA loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.NTSB WPR20LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 600 · San Andreas, CAThe failure of the output shaft of the overrunning clutch inner race due to frictional overheating of the shaft, which resulted from the failure of the output bearing’s stainless-steel grease seal.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 ERA20CA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pickens, SCThe student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.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 WPR20CA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Neenah, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ANC20LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Soldotna, AKThe delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent 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 WPR20CA192Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Scout X-C · Rochester, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Shelby, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR20LA189Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale SA342J · Minden, NVThe total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while the pilot was transitioning through an altitude and…NTSB WPR20CA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.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 WPR20CA188Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lynden, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.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 WPR20CA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.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 CEN20CA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Midland, MIThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted 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 WPR20CA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Arlington, WAThe loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.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 WPR20LA131Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Currie, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.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 CEN20CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Enid, OKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion onto a field.NTSB CEN20CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S2 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.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 WPR20LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hillsboro, ORThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube.NTSB CEN20CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seymour, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.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 ANC20CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kahului, HIThe student pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence while landing behind a heavy jet airplane, which resulted in a loss of roll control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB DCA20WA093Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Shannon, IrelandNTSB CEN20LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Clark, MOThe fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.NTSB 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 CEN20CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasair 1 · Greenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.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 ERA20CA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPitts A · Hickory Valley, TNThe pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.