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"
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 ERA11LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F · Lincoln, ALA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Oxford, CTThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Pittstown, NJThe student pilot's inadequate flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Birmingham, ALA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Lightning · Brownsville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna LC42-550FG · Llano, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Ridgeland, SCThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Prospect Heights, ILThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKennedy Michael M Lancair 320 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA211Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Bogalusa, LAThe pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.NTSB WPR11CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ogden, UTThe certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB CEN11CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcholland C L Solitare · Wellington, COThe glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA11LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.NTSB WPR11CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B3 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CAInadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA144Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Springfield, ILThe pilot’s decision to conduct an instrument approach in icing conditions without the anti-ice system activated, contrary to the airplane flight manual guidance, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall due to an in-flight accumulation of airframe…NTSB WPR11CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGiorgio Anthony J RV4 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop.NTSB ERA11LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NCThe pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.NTSB ERA11LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Syracuse, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe structural icing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continued flight into known icing conditions.NTSB CEN11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Clifton, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Corona, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Lawrence, KSThe student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Warrensburg, MOA hard landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverdale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwiezy Glasair SHA · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CAThe contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA057Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O58B · Livingston, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR11CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.NTSB CEN11CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes J/Hughes J Rand-Robinson · Pearland, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an engine oil leak which partially obscured the pilot’s forward vision.NTSB ERA11CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cambridge, MDThe commercial pilot’s inadequate flare during landing and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Summner, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBorne Charles A III RV-4 · Los Lunas, NMThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Englewood, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during landing.NTSB CEN11CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Henderson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during the landing flare and his subsequent interference with the flight instructor's control inputs. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB DCA11WA002Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Bristol, United KingdomOn October 3, 2010, at 0541 UTC, a Thompson Airways Boeing 767 experienced a hard landing at Bristol International Airport (BRS), Bristol, England. The aircraft was completing a flight from Cancun International Airport (CUN), Cancun, Mexico. Upon parking,…NTSB ERA10CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34 · Northampton, MAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR10CA467Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Glendale, AZThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN10LA563Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Longmont, COThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Covington, TNA loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.NTSB CEN10CA545Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, COThe helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10TA481Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Inverness, FLThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN10CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Stow, OHThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC10CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoberts Alan W Kitfox II · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.