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 ERA09CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, IDLoss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA243Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, MSThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ANC09LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop.NTSB ERA09CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.NTSB WPR09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UTThe uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Hazen, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a…NTSB CEN09CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.NTSB ERA09CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.NTSB WPR09CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.NTSB CEN09CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing while landing on a snow/ice-covered runway.NTSB ERA09CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Darlington, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB ERA09CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Belmar, NJThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB WPR09CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CAA loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.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 WPR09CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Amargosa Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.NTSB CEN09CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Wayne, INThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UTThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA09CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.NTSB WPR09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.NTSB CEN09LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA09CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Le Roy, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.NTSB ERA09CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KSThe decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.NTSB WPR09CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeher Bearhawk · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CAThe student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…NTSB WPR09CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Whitehall, MTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.NTSB CEN09IA153Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500T · Aspen, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.NTSB CEN09CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Emporia, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.NTSB WPR09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Rodney V Wittman TA · Yucca Valley, CAA loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.NTSB CEN09LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.NTSB WPR09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Lancaster, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the snow bank located off the left side of the runway.NTSB ERA09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Muratore Vans · Bayport, NYThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the flap system as reported by the pilot and the damp grass.