NTSB investigations
3,659 cases where the sequence of events included Runway excursion.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '300' 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"
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '300' 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
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NTSB ERA20LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH650LS · Villa Rica, GAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA20LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.NTSB CEN20LA440Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of control.NTSB CEN20CA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Bellaire, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN20LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Ray, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff.NTSB ERA20CA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportZenith CH601 · Punta Gorda, FLAn inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.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 DCA20WA139Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDouglas DC3 · San Jose del Guaviere, ColombiaThe GRIAA of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Douglas (Boeing) DC3 airplane that occurred on August 26, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA of Colombia's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA20CA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadvertent feathering of the propellers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor's failure to fully monitor the pilot's manipulation of the levers in the airplane's non-standard…NTSB CEN20LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Crowley, LAThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined.NTSB WPR20CA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB ERA20CA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSocata TB200 · Simsbury, CTA runway excursion following an aborted takeoff in tailwind conditions.NTSB ANC20CA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff.NTSB CEN20CA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Corsicana, TXThe student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN20LA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20CA358Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway sign after landing.NTSB CEN20WA439Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna F-172 · Nabern-Teck, GermanyNTSB ERA20CA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportTeam Rocket F1 Rocket · Finelyville, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and altitude during the landing approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were his access to a limited set of…NTSB CEN20CA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olustee, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB WPR20CA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB CEN20CA344Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · White Owl, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.NTSB CEN20CA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Rice, MNThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB CEN20CA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik L13 · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's failure to stow the speed brake prior to attempting takeoff.NTSB CEN20LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSiebel Auriga · Rockford, ILThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA20CA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN20CA340Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COThe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Englewood, COThe flight instructor did not maintain a proper approach path and landing flare during a landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and damaged landing gear. During the subsequent landing with damaged landing gear, the flight instructor lost…NTSB ERA20CA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWag Aero Cubby · Pell City, ALThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action following the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA20CA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Murray, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.NTSB WPR20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB ERA20LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s premature rotation for takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which failed to accurately determine and account for the effects of…NTSB CEN20LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Seiling, OKThe pilot’s incorrect takeoff performance calculations and delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN20CA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna T206 · Bentonville, ARThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA20CA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hudson, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB ERA20CA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA20CA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fernandina Beach, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.NTSB ERA20CA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Block Island, RIA hard landing and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA20CA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Washington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional during landing on a wet grass runway.NTSB ERA20CA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Fuquay Varina, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.NTSB CEN20CA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Spring, TXExcessive wear of the left brake liners which reduced brake effectiveness resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YKC · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and descent path to the runway, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown and insufficient runway remaining to safely bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the runway. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA20CA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.NTSB WPR20CA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Farewell Lakes, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.NTSB WPR20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA20CA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bardstown, KYThe commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.NTSB WPR20LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75 · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Neenah, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA20LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Titusville, FLThe loss of directional control during landing due to the fracture of the steering horn bolts, which rendered the nosewheel steering ineffective and resulted from the airplane being towed over the left turn limits at an undetermined time before the accident.NTSB ANC20CA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in a departure area excursion and impact with trees.NTSB ERA20CA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesapeake, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.