NTSB investigations
48 cases where NTSB found Wheel/ski/float.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
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| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01023246')) 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01023246')) 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 ERA25LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Ellsworth, METhe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartments of the floats, a forward center of gravity, and subsequent nose over during a water landing.NTSB DCA25LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Denver, COThe failure of the airplane’s left main landing gear tires and wheels during the takeoff roll due to the thermal relief plugs melting and releasing tire pressure, which resulted in abnormal airplane handling characteristics and led the flight crew to reject…NTSB WPR24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEsqual VM1 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff which resulted in the airplane settling back to the runway and the subsequent separation of the left wheel.NTSB ERA23LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18AS-125 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.NTSB ANC23FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…NTSB ANC22LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.NTSB CEN22LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cook, MNThe pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.NTSB ERA21LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Kennesaw, GAThe mechanic’s improper installation of the left main wheel assembly.NTSB ANC21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKInstallation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear…NTSB CEN21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing following a hard landing and failure of the right main tire.NTSB ANC20LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.NTSB ERA20CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPereyra Aventura · East Palatka, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over.NTSB WPR19FA178Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMaule M7-235B · Sunriver, ORA partial loss of engine power due to the separation of baffling in both mufflers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear on the float-equipped airplane before performing a forced landing to the river.NTSB ERA19LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Key West, FLThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in rough sea conditions, resulting in damage to the floats and the sinking of the seaplane.NTSB CEN18LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.NTSB GAA18CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB GAA18CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to a flat tire.NTSB GAA18CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA554Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NYThe separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires.NTSB CEN17LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRalph Marine Devil DOG · Danville, ARA separation of the left tire from its wheel because of the use of an improper substance and wheel size, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the taxi on skis on hard-packed snow in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Orange, MAThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Big Lake, AKThe contamination of snow and ice on the left main landing gear and brake, which prevented the wheel from rolling during touchdown and resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Ionia, MIA failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.NTSB ERA17LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBroussard Broussard MH 1521 · Simpsonville, SCThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat left main landing gear tire.NTSB GAA16CA340Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's hard landing, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB CEN16LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Bulverde, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportToerner Bob SEA REY · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff, which resulted in the landing gear contacting the water while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN13LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow Rose Parrakeet · Castroville, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for…NTSB ERA13LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Jackson, TNA failure of the right main landing gear wheel rim during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA13CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.NTSB ANC13LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Denali Park, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…NTSB CEN12IA451Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Marysville, OHFatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB ANC12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKA broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.NTSB CEN11LA596Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuminski Walter M Jabiru SP · Columbia, ILSeparation of the right main wheel during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210K · Crestview, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.NTSB ANC10LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Port Alsworth, AKThe overstress fracture and failure of a main landing gear wheel during landing, resulting in the right wing striking the ground.NTSB CEN10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.NTSB WPR10LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Robbins, CAThe failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.NTSB ERA09CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FLThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWarner Lewis Steen · Broomfield, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel that caused the wheel to seize.NTSB WPR09CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MTThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface.NTSB CEN09LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Llano, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.NTSB ANC08CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an overload failure of the tail ski assembly during the landing roll.NTSB LAX08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Brigham City, UTThe failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.