NTSB investigations
57 cases where NTSB found Braking capability.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 5 |
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| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01061050')) 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", '01061050')) 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 ERA26LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR26LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, ORThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm.NTSB CEN26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Reserve, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.NTSB ANC25LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a landing touchdown with insufficient runway remaining and a subsequent runway overrun and a collision with a fence.NTSB ANC25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR25LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182N · Auburn, CAThe pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.NTSB CEN24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Atwater, MNThe pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ANC24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Knik, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSIAI Marchetti SM. 1019 · Twin Bridges, MTThe binding of the parking brake cable, which resulted in un-commanded brake application during the landing roll and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN23LA277Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Elbert, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.NTSB ANC23LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB CEN22LA422Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Galena, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN22LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180C · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNewell Michael J Lancair ES · Hurricane, UTLoss of brake pressure on the left brake due to air in the brake line which, resulted in a runway over run and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN21LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · St. Louis, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with hydroplaning conditions.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC21LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA366Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportJewett SC-360 · Brighton, COThe pilot’s excessive application of wheel brakes during the landing roll that caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB CEN20CA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YKC · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and descent path to the runway, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown and insufficient runway remaining to safely bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the runway. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN19LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's improper taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a brake fire and substantial thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA19CA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDavid S Meek SUN Devil · Junction City, KSThe pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly maintained main landing gear brake pads.NTSB DCA19MA143Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737 · Jacksonville, FLAn extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate guidance for evaluating runway braking conditions and…NTSB GAA18CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR18LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZThe inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.NTSB GAA17CA496Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMIke Reed Super Cub · Murphy, IDThe pilot’s use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Seward, AKThe flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA274Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoons Donald H Cygnet · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Madison, KSThe pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · Hurtsboro, ALThe pilot's incorrect use of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Hamlet, NEThe student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · McKinney, TXThe pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA289Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB CEN15CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · South St. Paul, MNThe airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.NTSB CEN15CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · De Kalb, ILThe pilot's loss of positional awareness while taxiing, resulting in a collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's difficulty seeing over the nose of the airplane, his preoccupation with trying to control the…NTSB ERA15CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN13LA551Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Clemville, TXThe uncommanded inflight application of parking brake due to a loose valve, which resulted in a noseover during landing.NTSB WPR13CA279Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cashmere, WAThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC13CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Nenana, AKIce accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.NTSB CEN13CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane on the downsloping, ice-contaminated runway after landing with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the wind conditions and failure to obtain runway conditions.NTSB CEN13LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN12CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jenks, OKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstructions.NTSB ERA12CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · West Palm Beach, FLThe inadequate assembly of the brakes, which caused them to lock during the landing roll when the airplane transitioned from asphalt to turf, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA12CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoth Larry Jabiru Calypso · Mansfield, MAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s not closing the throttle upon landing and his improper adjustment of the airplane’s brakes.NTSB CEN12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gainesville, TXThe right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.NTSB WPR11LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.NTSB ERA11CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar PA-60-601P · Princeton, NJThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane resulting in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR11CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker Louie H Super 18 Cuby · Toutle, WAThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a sandbar that he had not adequately inspected and his improper airspeed while on…NTSB ERA10CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.