NTSB investigations, FL
205 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 17 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA27LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openTextron 172S · Jacksonville, FLNTSB ERA27LA020AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 162 · Fort Lauderdale, FLNTSB ERA26LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 182S · St. Petersburg, FLNTSB ERA26LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Leesburg, FLThe instructor’s delayed remedial action during an aborted landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB 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 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 ERA26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Hawthorne, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.NTSB ERA25LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Destin, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA25LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArlie L Raber III Challenger 1 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off despite having problems controlling the airplane due to his physical stature.NTSB ERA25LA166Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182 · Sanford, FLOn April 3, 2025, about 1222 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N1910M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, Florida. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA25LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWagoner Richard Searey · Zellwood, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA24LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.NTSB ERA24LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350 · Sanford, FLThe helicopter pilot’s improper maneuvering at low altitude in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter entering a vortex ring state, and hard landing during a subsequent autorotation.NTSB ERA24LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare resulting in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA24LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.NTSB ERA24LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while maneuvering at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB ERA24LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, FLTail rotor contact with an unseen object while performing a precautionary landing to a closed helipad at night.NTSB ERA24LA093Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Lakeport, FLThe improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent noseover.NTSB ERA24LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB ERA23LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Leesburg, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rotor blade strike of the tail boom.NTSB ERA23LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreen Richard H VAN'S RV7A · Williston, FLThe hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.NTSB ERA23LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDegraw Richard R Summit 23 · Wauchula, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA23LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172K · Brooksville, FLA hard landing that fractured the nose landing gear assembly, resulting in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.NTSB ERA23LA015Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportST Clair David L Tango 2 · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing that damaged the nose landing gear, resulting in an inability to maintain directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA435Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.NTSB ERA22LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA22LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMesserschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO_105S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s likely inadequate left anti-torque control pedal input during initial…NTSB ERA22LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFoster William D Elite · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s improper flare and inadequate application of power during landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA22LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Palm Coast, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall.NTSB ERA22LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA394Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Apopka, FLA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based upon the disposition of the wreckage following a late accident report.NTSB ERA21LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Port Orange, FLThe failure of the tail rotor drive shaft at the coupling due to torsionally applied shear stress.NTSB ERA21LA325Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilverlight Delta JET-II · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare while making a power off practice autorotative landing. Contributing was the decreased visual cues provided by the recently paved runway during the night landing conducted with the aid of night vision goggles.NTSB ERA21LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA21LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGeorge Matthew Wagoner Zenith 601 HD · Englewood, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. The rough terrain of the runway also contributed to the outcome.NTSB ERA21LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FLThe examiner’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during a simulated engine failure maneuver and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Williston, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.