NTSB investigations
3,662 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 ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…NTSB CEN18LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Kansas City, MOThe landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Vernon, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Ontario, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing, in cross wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C99 · Hastings, NEThe pilot's decision to land in a gusty crosswind that exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, SDThe flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Green Valley, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1413 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA18LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning on touchdown, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the attempted landing and subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Sheboygan, WIThe restricted cyclic control movement for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the cyclic control system did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal…NTSB DCA18WA103Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Guayaquil, EcuadorThe Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on March 4, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative…NTSB GAA18CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Newtok, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore · Apopka, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Show Low, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind and tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR18LA094Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSoko Galeb G 2 · Elko, NVAn improperly installed brake cylinder, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure being provided to three of the brake cylinders and the left brake being inoperable during landing.NTSB DCA18WA226Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD83 · Omagwa, NigeriaThe Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a McDonnel Douglas MD-83, which occurred on February 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB investigation under the…NTSB GAA18CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Ashland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · Mount Sterling, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.NTSB GAA18CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR18LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShanks V Roger Vari EZE · Santa Monica, CAAn undetected fluid leak in the right brake line, which resulted in a reduction of braking effectiveness at the right wheel and a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 · Carson City, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and lateral control during the go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and the…NTSB GAA18CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to use the published emergency procedures to manually extend the landing gear when an electrical failure precluded normal extension of the landing gear, resulting in the gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR18CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Newport, ORThe pilot's improper approach and landing flare in dark night, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Metter, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSomerton David J JA30 Superstol · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Cleveland, OHThe airplane's reduced braking performance due to an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the crew's selection of a runway with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWayne Miller Sport Copter II · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff in gusting wind conditions with insufficient rotor rpm.NTSB GAA18CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Silver City, NMThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR18WA083Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream GULFSTREAM200 · Abuja, NigeriaOn January 25, 2018, at 1818 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Nigerian registered Gulfstream G-200, 5N-BTF experienced a runway excursion during the landing rollout at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (DNAA), Abuja, Nigeria. The airplane departed the…NTSB ERA18LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B60 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a tire blowout and a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR18WA068Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream GULFSTREAM200 · Albay, PhilippinesJanuary 10, 2018, at 1132 local time, a Gulfstream 200, RP-C280, was substantially damaged while landing at the Legazpi City Airport, Lagazpi, Albay, Philippines. The airplane was owned by the Asian Aerospace Corporation and operated under the pertinent civil…NTSB GAA18CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Meadville, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN18LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525A · Michigan City, INThe flight crew's improper decision to land on a snow-covered runway that had insufficient runway distance for the airplane to land with the contamination, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstacles.NTSB WPR18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.NTSB CEN18LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…NTSB CEN18LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Angleton, TXThe passenger's inadvertent activation of the left brake during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB ERA18LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ridgeland, SCThe student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB CEN18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiaggio P.180 · Georgetown, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the right main landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA18CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Air T Bird II · Wiscassett, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA18CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32 · Cheboygan, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s rate of descent in gusting wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.