NTSB investigations, IA
35 cases where the sequence of events included Runway excursion.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CEN26LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IAThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Nora Springs, IAThe pilot’s improper decision-making for the attempted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun due to inadequate runway landing distance with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the runway.NTSB CEN25LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Lamoni, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA123Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clarion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.NTSB CEN22LA445Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Monticello, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach airspeed and glidepath which resulted in a long landing and his inability to stop the airplane on available runway and the subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN21FA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T210M · Oxford, IAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole/line and terrain.NTSB CEN21LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Davenport, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.NTSB CEN20CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 3 · Independence, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed taxi with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence and terrain.NTSB CEN19LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Pocahontas, IAOverload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA19CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Vinton, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA578Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Eagle Grove, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCheung David S Vans RV6 · Indianola, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB GAA16CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Vinton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.NTSB GAA15CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Independence, IAThe pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.NTSB GAA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Garrison, IAThe malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing after the airplane encountered uneven pavement at the intersection with a crossing runway.NTSB CEN13CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluff, IAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pella, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12CA607Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Council Bluffs, IAAn unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Keokuk, IAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass runway.NTSB CEN12LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.NTSB CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB CEN10LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Storm Lake, IAThe pilot’s decision to land on a water contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of knowledge regarding the landing distance required and the limited braking…NTSB CEN10CA323Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcculley Ronald W-8 · Lamoni, IAThe non-certificated pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff that exceeded the airplane's performance capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Webster, IAThe pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.NTSB CEN09CA599Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IAThe pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.