NTSB investigations, OH
40 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
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| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA26LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Bluffton, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA24LA165Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA24LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Sidney, OHThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.NTSB ERA22LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Columbus, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA22LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Willoughby, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB GAA19CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.NTSB GAA19CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Youngstown, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJames A Gray Just Aircraft · Marysville, OHThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Delaware, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OHA total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice.NTSB GAA18CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Batavia, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSibila MH-1 · Beach City, OHThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Medina, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.NTSB GAA17CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ravenna, OHThe flight instructor's failure to perform a go-around during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to brief the student pilot on the positive transfer of…NTSB CEN17LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Columbus, OHThe partial loss of left engine power during takeoff and initial climb, which led to a hard landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination of the left engine revealed…NTSB GAA17CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34 · Springfield, OHThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Willoughby, OHThe student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the…NTSB GAA15CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Springfield, OHThe pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Galion, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN15CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA489Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGallager John C Glasair · Highland Heights, OHThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN14CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bluffton, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrecher Rotorway Exec · Richwood, OHThe flight instructor’s inadequate autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and postcrash fire. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of experience in performing an autorotation in the accident make and model of helicopter.NTSB CEN13LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Lebanon, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA527Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OHThe incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.NTSB CEN11LA455Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCouvillion S-17 · Toledo, OHThe loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA372Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · North Canton, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN11LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Stow, OHThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OHThe improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.NTSB CHI08CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Bremen, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.NTSB CHI08CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Sandusky, OHThe pilot misjudging the flare and not maintaining airspeed during the landing.NTSB CHI08CA098Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Waverly, OHThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB CHI08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewbold Newbold 2000 · Newark, OHThe CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.