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 WPR09CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Ogden, UTA partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A · Olympia, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Lovingston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912 · Alamogordo, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.NTSB WPR09LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Long EZ · Placerville, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a jammed brake cable.NTSB ERA09LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fairmont, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.NTSB ERA09CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C17B · Stevensville, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47 · Bridgeport, CTThe flight crew's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the wet runway.NTSB ERA09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChatham Robert M RV6-A · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach.NTSB ERA09CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Somerville, NJThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers OTW · Haskell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeuer Mark SA900 V ST · Winchester, TNThe malfunction of the right brake during landing rollout.NTSB CEN09CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.NTSB WPR09CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB WPR09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.NTSB ERA09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.NTSB CEN09LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston Coyt E T-18 · Granbury, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mendota, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Glenburn, METhe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during landing.NTSB ERA09CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotek Pitts Spec · Beaver Falls, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN09LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMileski Zenair · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR09CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Robbins, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.NTSB CEN09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.NTSB ERA09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN09CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Flagstaff, AZThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.NTSB ANC09CA046Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWinship Kent S Dogger Craft · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA316Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MOThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN09CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR09CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFagan BearHawk · Hadley, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair Ercoupe · Brighton, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.NTSB CEN09CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Springdale, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.NTSB WPR09LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Madera, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.NTSB WPR09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.NTSB ERA09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard Rank KitFox 4 · Madison, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted formation takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Great Barrington, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB ERA09CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Townsend, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB WPR09CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SCThe reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pinehurst, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH-250 · Hollister, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.