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 WPR10CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · La Verne, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.NTSB ERA10CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Baltimore, MDThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm.NTSB CEN10CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Greenfield, INThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.NTSB ERA10TA292Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Memphis, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWildman RV6-A · Columbia, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and improper landing flare.NTSB WPR10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Monument, ORThe pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR10CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.NTSB ERA10LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHachem Zachery S E7 · Homerville, GAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10TA261Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Abingdon, VAThe improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…NTSB ERA10CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH12 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 500 · West Palm Beach, FLThe commercial pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB ANC10LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · King Cove, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during gusty winds while landing, resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN10CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170-B · White Bear Lake, MNThe flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T206H · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.NTSB ERA10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avon Park, FLThe operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.NTSB WPR10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB ERA10LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MAA loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Bismarck, NDThe pilot’s failure compensate for the crosswinds resulting in a loss of directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.NTSB CEN10CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Idledale, COThe flight instructor's delayed remedial actions to regain rotor rpm, resulting in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Naples, FLThe pilot's improper flare while landing, resulting in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR10LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NYThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GAThe failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltramagic S-160 · Rancho Santa Fe, CAA reduction of burner/heat production due to low fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight with a low fuel status.NTSB WPR10LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Balloons AX9 118 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the balloon’s rapid deflation system, which resulted in its inhibited functionality during landing.NTSB ERA10LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Shelby, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR10CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P51D · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN10CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Lawrence, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to continue the approach instead of going around.NTSB ANC10LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AKA total loss of engine power in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hearne, TXThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ft. Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Davis, OKThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR10CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sparks, NVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position.NTSB ERA10CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB ERA10CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR10LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Shafter, CAThe loss of a main rotor blade counterweight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to perform the initial and recurrent inspections required by a Service Bulletin to detect the corrosion in the counterweight.NTSB WPR10CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYoung Dee C Kitfox II · St. Anthony, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10GA102Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Kooskia, IDA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.NTSB CEN10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Kearney, NEThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of structural icing during the flight.NTSB WPR10WA114Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Palau International Airport, PalauOn January 4, 2010, about 1300 Palau standard time, a Cessna 182P, registered T8A182P, with amphibian floats, landed hard on runway 09 at Palau International Airport, Republic of Palau. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, ABA Sky, Inc. The…NTSB CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.