NTSB investigations, 2008
162 cases where the sequence of events included Runway excursion.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 162 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 239 |
| 2010 | 230 |
| 2011 | 230 |
| 2012 | 227 |
| 2013 | 160 |
| 2014 | 166 |
| 2015 | 211 |
| 2016 | 258 |
| 2017 | 237 |
| 2018 | 261 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 173 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 156 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 191 |
| 2025 | 132 |
| 2026 | 116 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 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.NTSB ANC09CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Girdwood, AKThe flight instructor's lack of action to correct a high and fast landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with a snow berm at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper approach.NTSB ERA09CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Morristown, NJThe flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.NTSB CEN09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.NTSB CEN09CA102Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Batesville, ARThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.NTSB CEN09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.NTSB CEN09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.NTSB WPR09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.NTSB ERA09LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET · Jamestown, NYThe inability to stop the airplane on the remaining runway because of icy runway conditions. A factor was the failure of the drag chute to properly deploy.NTSB DCA09MA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Denver, COThe captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…NTSB ERA09CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GAThe student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Preston, IDThe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.NTSB ERA09CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.NTSB CEN09CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.NTSB WPR09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB WPR09CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Kona, HIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the check pilot, the crosswind condition, and the rough uneven…NTSB CEN09CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Aerostar 6 · Middletown, OHThe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.NTSB ERA09CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.NTSB CEN09CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.NTSB ERA09CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bedford, MAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing.NTSB CEN09CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.NTSB ERA09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Groton, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC09CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway.NTSB CEN09CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB CEN09CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHemp Timothy Legacy 200 · Socorro, NMFailure of the pilot to land with sufficient runway to stop the airplane on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's speed on final approach.NTSB ERA09CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Bridgeport, CTThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing and while suffering symptoms of vertigo.NTSB CEN09CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lamar, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Mesa, AZThe failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line.NTSB CEN09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Butler, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB CEN09CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB WPR09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA09CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.NTSB CEN09CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TXThe student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.NTSB WPR09CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Henderson, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA09CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Chester, CTThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inexperience landing at the airport, night conditions, and non-standard runway lighting.NTSB WPR09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynden, WAThe separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Naples, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.NTSB CEN09CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Alton, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.NTSB SEA08CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Arlington, WAThe front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.NTSB CEN09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…NTSB CHI08CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American Harvard MK · Dayton, OHImproper maintenance on the tail wheel anti-shimmy mechanism and the pilot's decision to continue operating the airplane with a known shimmy in the tail wheel.NTSB DEN08CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBice David E Bearhawk · Double Eagle Airport, NMThe pilot flared high and failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane and the crosswind.NTSB NYC08LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A200 · Bridgewater, VAThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.NTSB CHI08LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC08CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, METhe pilot's improper landing flare.