NTSB investigations, CA
180 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 GAA18CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarrop Blake RV 7 · Death Valley National Park, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox · Upper Lake, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB WPR18LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR18LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWestern International Avia UH 1H · Arbuckle, CAA collective control malfunction for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR17LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.…NTSB GAA17CA538Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR17LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCobalt Aircraft Industries Co50 Valkyrie · Atwater, CAA loss of aileron effectiveness due to the airplane's design configuration, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the roll axis and led to a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Ana, CAA hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR17LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Van Nuys, CAAn improper repair of the right magneto's tachometer and governor signal wire, which failed during cruise flight and initiated a simultaneous malfunction of both the engine tachometer and governor control system, which resulted in erroneous and contradictory…NTSB GAA17CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Santa Barbara, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.NTSB GAA17CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading and the improper landing flare during landing.NTSB GAA17CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · La Verne, CAThe pilot’s early increased application of the collective during a simulated hovering autorotation, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and subsequent main rotor blade strike of the tailboom.NTSB GAA17CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Death Valley, CAThe pilot’s improper compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB GAA17CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA227 TT · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach after encountering wake turbulence, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Douglas J. Sonex · Mercey Hot Springs, CAThe sport pilot’s unstabilized approach with a tailwind, which resulted in touchdown short of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR16LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58A · Brawley, CAThe engine's degraded performance due to excessive wear of the engine bleed valve, which prevented it from closing during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to overhaul the bleed valve within the…NTSB GAA16CA242Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan B Anthony Zodiac · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a parked airplane.NTSB WPR16LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH 1B · Maxwell, CAA reduction in available engine power during takeoff due to a stuck hot air valve, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of dry film lubricant and the presence of corrosion on the hot air valve…NTSB GAA16CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAThe student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and…NTSB GAA16CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAThe student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Camarillo, CAThe student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall.NTSB GAA16CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's incorrect action performance by not applying sufficient pressure to the right anti-torque pedal, resulting in an uncontrollable left yaw, and ground impact.NTSB WPR16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CAImproper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR16LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CAThe flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…NTSB GAA15CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to compensate for turbulence during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA230Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 412 · Whittier, CAThe pilot's failure to appropriately monitor the helicopter's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and an autorotation with a hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB GAA15LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKubicek BB100Z · Hidden Valley Lake, CAThe balloon pilot’s deliberate hard landing to avoid power lines and trees, which resulted in serious passenger injuries.NTSB GAA15CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA15CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Los Angeles, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR15LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Calexico, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Hanford, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Santa Rosa, CAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.NTSB WPR14TA370Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CAThe failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or…NTSB WPR14CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14TA357Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's failure to adequately brief and demonstrate the simulated emergency procedure to the pilot under instruction and his delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during the maneuver, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a…NTSB WPR14CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.NTSB WPR14LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Columbia, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized night visual approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of all three landing gear.NTSB WPR14CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · King City, CAThe failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour…NTSB WPR13LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe airplane’s hard landing due to the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while on approach after shutting down the engine because of the smoke in the cockpit from a burnt wire that originated from the alternator field terminal and extended to…NTSB WPR13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Beach, CAThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve.