NTSB investigations, OR
45 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR26LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openLet L-23 Super Blanik · North Plains, ORNTSB WPR26LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, ORThe pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBriseno Samuel Kolb Firefly · Cave Junction, ORThe non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Durkee, ORThe pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in insufficient engine power to transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover at a high gross weight.NTSB WPR24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Fields, ORThe glider’s encounter with a gusting wind and downdraft conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMoles Kenneth Rans S-19 · Independence, ORThe student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Ontario, ORThe non-certificated pilot’s unstable approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with approach lighting, hard landing, and postimpact fire.NTSB WPR23LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR22LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlisport Silent 2 Electro · Hood River, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the checklist to remove the wing wheel and tail dolly before takeoff.NTSB WPR22LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Portland, ORThe pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Molalla, ORThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hillsboro, ORThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube.NTSB GAA19CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Ashland, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and propeller strike, and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR19LA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Eugene, ORThe left seat pilot’s failure to account for environmental conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA562Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRutan Rutan Long EZ · Independence, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA508Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Corvallis, ORThe student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L · Astoria, ORThe control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.NTSB WPR18LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Hillsboro, ORThe student's pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach and subsequent exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR15FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Newberg, ORThe loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined…NTSB WPR15LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters UH 1H · Cove, ORThe failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft coupling assembly due to a fatigue fracture of one of its attachment bolts, which resulted in a loss of power to the main rotor.NTSB GAA15CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic M90 - NO Series · Sherwood, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClayhold Sportsman GS-2 · Manzanita, ORThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.NTSB WPR14CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.NTSB WPR13CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Eugene, ORThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13GA374Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, ORThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the…NTSB WPR12CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Ashland, ORThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHunter A-20 Vista Cruiser · Molalla, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a rock during an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR11CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.NTSB WPR11CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Sandy, ORThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.3 · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on short final after experiencing a downdraft, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172C · Grants Pass, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, 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 WPR10CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150C · Fields, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inaccurate perception of the airplane’s proximity to the ground as a result of the featureless white landing area.NTSB WPR10CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Hillsboro, ORA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg.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 WPR09CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · La Grande, ORThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM.NTSB WPR09CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's improper use of the collective control and the flight instructor’s delayed reaction to the student pilot’s incorrect control inputs.NTSB WPR09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB LAX08CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA08FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.NTSB LAX08CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cottage Grove, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB LAX08CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.NTSB LAX08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason RV-9A · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.