NTSB investigations, CA
49 cases where the defining event was Runway excursion.
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| 2026 | 3 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '300')
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" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '300') 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 WPR26LA326Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 560XL · Porterville, CAOn September 1, 2026, about 1142 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 560XL airplane, N562JL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Porterville, California. The two pilots sustained minor injuries, and the four passengers were not…NTSB WPR26LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Death Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR26LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, runway excursion, and a nose over.NTSB WPR25LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC24LA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Paso Robles, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain runway alignment.NTSB WPR23LA363Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Needles, CAAn encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR23LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Marysville, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR23LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer Executive EMB-505 · Hawthorne, CAA runway overrun due to the pilot’s failure to stop the airplane as a result of diminished braking action due to a water contaminated runway surface.NTSB WPR22LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartunian Robert Pulsar XP · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.NTSB WPR22LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36 · San Diego, CAThe flight crew’s fast landing on a wet runway, which resulted in the airplane hydroplaning during the landing roll and subsequently overrunning the runway.NTSB WPR21LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDassault FALCON900EX · San Diego, CAThe flight crew’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s specified weight and balance limitations and with an improper trim setting, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR20LA289Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s inadequate takeoff performance given the length of the available runway and to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR20FA072Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B36TC · Corona, CAThe pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a fence at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airplane being at or over the maximum gross takeoff weight and the inappropriate elevator trim tab setting.NTSB DCA20CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Palmdale, CAIncorrect control inputs by the student pilot during a crosswind landing, resulting in control saturation and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR19LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 510 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake before takeoff, which resulted in decreased acceleration and a subsequent runway overrun following an aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR19FA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 560XL · Oroville, CAThe pilot’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane nose down pitching moment. Also causal was the flight crew’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which…NTSB WPR19LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang CJ 6 · Grass Valley, CAA loss of brake control due to fatigue fracture of the brake control cable, which resulted in the separation of the cable from the brake handle.NTSB GAA19CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.NTSB WPR19LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Montague, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet/icy runway.NTSB DCA19IA036Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 737 · Burbank, CA(1) The flight crewmembers’ decision, due to plan continuation bias, to continue the approach despite indications of windshear and a higher-than-expected tailwind and (2) the flight crew’s misperception of the airplane’s touchdown point, which was farther…NTSB WPR18LA203Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstable landing approach and long landing.NTSB GAA17CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Arbuckle, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA17CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR16LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Death Valley, CAA runway overrun for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Lodi, CAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield…NTSB GAA16CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Avalon, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over.NTSB GAA16LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Redding, CAThe pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a short runway with a tailwind and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB WPR15CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR14CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEaland Charles Lionheart · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR14CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls LSA · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach which resulted in a long landing and runway overrun.NTSB WPR14LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alturas, CAThe airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR14CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers OTW 160 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB WPR14CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR13CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Redlands, CAThe student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.NTSB WPR13LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s application of excessive pitch and his failure to achieve adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR12CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR12CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB WPR12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Baker, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted landing.NTSB WPR11LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Buttonwillow, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing approach and subsequent long landing and overrun of the runway resulting in a collision with ground obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely fatigue and dehydration.NTSB WPR11CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR09CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's improper use of the brakes and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout.NTSB LAX08FA117Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 510 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Autopilot Preflight Test Fail checklist and his distraction with a flickering primary flight display…