NTSB investigations, SD
17 cases where the sequence of events included Runway excursion.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'SD' 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" = 'SD' 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 WPR26LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-7 Courier · Wessington Springs, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent go-around with a gusty right crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · De Smet, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN25LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s failure to land on the centerline of the snow-covered runway at night, which resulted in the left wing impacting a snowbank, a subsequent loss of directional control, and runway excursion.NTSB CEN24LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Watertown, SDThe stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of…NTSB CEN23LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…NTSB CEN23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Murdo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds.NTSB CEN22LA245Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA344Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · White Owl, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SDThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB GAA18CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, SDThe flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SDThe pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Ipswich, SDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN11CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-R1340 · Estelline, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.