NTSB investigations
3,664 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"
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."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
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 CEN10CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray Starlite · Shelbyville, ILThe corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T206H · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.NTSB CEN10CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB ERA10LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WVThe inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.NTSB CEN10LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the failure of the left main landing gear torque link as a result of fatigue.NTSB CEN10LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair 415-C · Columbiaville, MIThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR10CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMathis Melvin R Bushby Mustang II · Apple Valley, CAThe CFI's inability to overcome the improper control inputs of the private pilot, who was handling the flight controls, which resulted in their loss of directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB ERA10CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN10CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStroup Robert RV-6 · Muleshoe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in strong, gusting winds.NTSB CEN10CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Bismarck, NDThe pilot’s failure compensate for the crosswinds resulting in a loss of directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Romney, WVThe pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA10CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Montauck, NYThe pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.NTSB CEN10CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.NTSB ERA10CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA10CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YPF-7 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged prior to landing.NTSB CEN10CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Dusen John M Longeze · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR10CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lebanon, ORThe pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHardie James D KIT FOX XL · Willows, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.NTSB WPR10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.NTSB WPR10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10CA167Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and rate of descent during approach, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarr RV-4 · Arlington, WAThe failure of both main landing gear's drag link bolts in overstress and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout.NTSB WPR10LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMigas RV9-A · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Waupaca, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting winds.NTSB ERA10CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB WPR10LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P51D · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.NTSB WPR10CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Camarillo Airport, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA10CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke Rapids, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.NTSB ERA10CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mount Sterling, KYThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB CEN10CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.NTSB CEN10CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Newark, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short, icy runway with poor braking action, resulting in a runway overrun/excursion and collision with a snowbank.NTSB ERA10CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing a go-around.NTSB ERA10CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Grove City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR10CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerrell Caragol RV-7 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point.NTSB WPR10CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR10LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFouga CM 170 Magister · Imperial, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the speed brakes were retracted, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Connersville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.NTSB ERA10CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on an ice/snow covered runway.NTSB CEN10CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Columbia, MOThe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing.NTSB ERA10LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jackson, TNThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.NTSB ERA10LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Watertown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the approach with a known anomaly with the left airspeed indicator. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined malfunction of the left airspeed indicator and the condition of the runway, resulting in decreased braking…NTSB ERA10CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Argyle, NYThe pilot's decision to land downwind on the contaminated runway, resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway.