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 LAX08LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Driggs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ANC08LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.NTSB DEN08LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Goldsby, OKThe pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.NTSB MIA08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.NTSB ANC08LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor's lack of remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a berm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his lack…NTSB DFW08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB LAX08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, ORA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB NYC08LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pawtucket, RIBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.NTSB ANC08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX08CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Vandenberg, FLThe pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.NTSB DCA08RA063Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B747-200 · Brussels, BelgiumimportNTSB CHI08LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Norfolk, VAThe failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB CHI08CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg. LC41-550FG · Columbus, OHThe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds and the airport sign that was impacted.NTSB DFW08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot landed long and collided with a fence.NTSB ANC08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.NTSB ANC08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA08CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Lakeview, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA08CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Burns, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.NTSB CHI08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Naperville, ILThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive airspeed during touchdown, which resulted in the runway overrun.NTSB SEA08CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Redding, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC08LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Port Heiden, AKThe flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Tetlin, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, resulting in a loss of control while landing.NTSB MIA08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.NTSB MIA08CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Zionsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.NTSB LAX08FA117Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 510 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Autopilot Preflight Test Fail checklist and his distraction with a flickering primary flight display…NTSB DFW08CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DFW08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB LAX08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gualala, CAThe pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with…NTSB DEN08IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC08LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Potsdam, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DFW08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Porter, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.NTSB DEN08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB CHI08LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Monroe, WIThe pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · New Albany, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210N · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…NTSB CHI08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Batavia, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB MIA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..NTSB DEN08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Nickerson, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.NTSB NYC08LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for takeoff.NTSB ANC08CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Takotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.NTSB MIA08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MAThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA08FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportUlrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FLThe pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.NTSB CHI08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Apple River, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.NTSB LAX08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.