NTSB investigations, 2023
91 cases where the sequence of events included Hard landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 166 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 137 |
| 2010 | 128 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 128 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 116 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2026 | 58 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2023
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2023 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 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 ANC24LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kapolei, HIThe first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence.NTSB ANC24LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing flare resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB WPR24LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Las Cruces, NMAn encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Brawley, CAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 8 bearing and the subsequent failure of the scavenge oil pump.NTSB ERA24LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Chesterfield, VAA hard landing, which resulted in a main rotor strike of the left vertical stablizer.NTSB ERA24LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Claremore, OKThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Page, AZA hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot lights.NTSB ERA24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tompkinsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Novato, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons U S A-315 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the balloon during landing due to unforecasted windshear and turbulent air.NTSB ERA24LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK Mtosport 2017 · Easton, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane on takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NMA hard landing to a short field, due to windy conditions and a lack of suitable alternate landing areas, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken ankle.NTSB ERA24LA013AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2010 · Chesterfield, VAA hard landing that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.NTSB WPR24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic N-300 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Hochatown, OKA total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation due to the improper engine idle setting and rigging of the carburetor heat control which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA421Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Midland, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA23LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-545 · St. Simons Island, GAThe control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection system, which precluded the system from disengaging during an approach in gusting wind conditions, limiting the flight crew’s ability to control the airplane’s pitch and resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DCA23WA467OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Beirut, LebanonNTSB ERA23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA430Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · West Bend, WIThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.NTSB CEN23LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Arcola, TXThe instructor’s failure to re-apply engine power during a power recovery after a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA397Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTitanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer · Falcon, COThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed before becoming airborne, which resulted in an inability to climb out of ground effect and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was high-density altitude.NTSB CEN23LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 530FF · Liberty Hill, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB WPR23LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310Q · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150D · New Haven, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN23LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Great Bend, NDThe pilot’s hard landing on a road and subsequent loss of control, resulting in the airplane impacting a ditch.NTSB CEN23LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TNThe flight instructor’s improper flight control inputs during the practice hovering autorotation that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN23LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Waco, TXThe solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing.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 ERA23LA319Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · North Charleston, SCA failure of the tail rotor pitch change lever assembly due to incorrectly installed bolts and maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor control system.NTSB ERA23LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Winsted, MNA total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA23LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Houston, TXThe first officer’s improper control inputs after the airplane touched down. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the flight crew’s lack of recognition that the speedbrakes were not armed, which led to their delayed deployment.NTSB WPR23LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Friday Habor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN23LA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Charles City, IAThe pilot’s improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb.NTSB CEN23LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-10 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA23WA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 206 · Tuzla, RomaniaNTSB CEN23LA325Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic N-210 · Erie, COA hard landing due to the high wind conditions which resulted in two passengers sustaining serious injuries.NTSB CEN23LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, ILA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA305Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloon AB · Lafayette, COAn inadvertent hard landing in high wind conditions resulting in serious injury of two passengers. Contributing to the accident was the increase in prevailing winds prior to the forecast.NTSB CEN23LA302Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A · Custer, SDThe pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.NTSB WPR23LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Emmett, IDThe instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated turning autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN23LA293Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury.NTSB ERA23LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Richmond, VAThe pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport…NTSB CEN23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Burlington, VTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR23LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172E · Alamogordo, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB WPR23LA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Alturas, CAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.