NTSB investigations, 2017
37 cases where the sequence of events included Dragged wing/rotor/float/other.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Where
Latest cases
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2017
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '093' 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") = 2017 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' 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 CEN18LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, COThe failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter.NTSB GAA18CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.NTSB GAA18CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohn Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Williamsport, PAThe pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA18WA013Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Novo Airao, BrazilOn October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil.…NTSB GAA17CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Chicken, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.NTSB ERA17LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Newport, NHA leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.NTSB GAA17CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConstrucciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Ocean City, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN17LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR9 · Bode, IAThe pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.NTSB ERA17LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172 · Naples, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a propeller strike.NTSB WPR17LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5 · Rio Vista, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Homer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA17CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Prosser, WAThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid hay bales during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 · Perris, CAThe prospective pilot’s improper landing flare and the pilot’s delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6G · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane and directional control during the landing roll and subsequent go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShilt Jerry C F-1 Rocket · Bessimer, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR17LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaxcy Christopher L Stol King · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR17LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Reno, NVThe failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal…NTSB GAA17CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s decision to land with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated capability, which resulted in the airplane banking left and the wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA17CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Roxbury, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB ERA17LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FLFailure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NCThe student pilot’s decision to place one foot on the balloon basket and one foot on the floor during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle.NTSB GAA17CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.