NTSB investigations

34 cases where NTSB found Runway/landing area length.

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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\", '03017037'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Wyoming, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate due to airplane’s improper takeoff configuration.Jul 15, 2025 · N647RA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Davis, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun.May 10, 2024 · N37TJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NMA hard landing to a short field, due to windy conditions and a lack of suitable alternate landing areas, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken ankle.Oct 8, 2023 · N105BM · No damageNTSB CEN22LA411Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Atoka, OKThe pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.Aug 24, 2022 · N2317G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Bynum, TXThe pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane impacting a fence.Jun 17, 2022 · N2975U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-260 · Mukilteo, WAThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a stuck float and a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.May 2, 2017 · N3457W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA418Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Platteville, WIThe partial loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons with insufficient runway remaining for the aborted takeoff.Sep 21, 2015 · N813CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Waycross, GAThe pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.Mar 10, 2015 · N42667 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKThe airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees.Jun 4, 2014 · N3442D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Douglass, KSThe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.May 19, 2014 · N2649K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Newport, NHThe pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA565Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb MK-3 · Onondaga, MIThe noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in landing on a runway of inadequate length and subsequent runway excursion.Aug 19, 2012 · N520SK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bogata, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s loading beyond its maximum gross weight.Aug 17, 2012 · N6047G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA327Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sterling, PAThe pilot’s decision to take off on an uphill slope without utilizing the entire available runway, and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he wasn’t going to liftoff in time to clear the trees at the end of the runway.May 10, 2012 · N9154K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotherwick Glasair III · Colville, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.Oct 21, 2010 · N471B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable (short) off-airport site for takeoff.Sep 11, 2010 · N3644P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA481Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver A Bruce RV6-A · Trenton, MOThe canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.Aug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCornett Steven M Glastar · Smiley Creek, IDThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the end of the grass strip and colliding with a ditch.Jun 27, 2010 · N51MW · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 21, 2010 · N800VT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence.Oct 17, 2009 · N8665Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206E · Crane Island, San Juan Is., WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.Jan 14, 2009 · N9428G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA108AccidentData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.Aug 14, 2008 · N3573Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.Jul 20, 2008 · N80849 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.Jul 9, 2008 · N300DF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Skykomish, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.Jun 27, 2008 · N94HJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA173Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ryegate, MTThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.Jun 15, 2008 · N2294C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClarke Colin Glastar · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around after the first bounce.Jun 10, 2008 · N1935C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Oljato, UTThe pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length.May 9, 2008 · N9030E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErvin SHA Glasair · Elk Creek, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, and failure to attain and maintain an adquate airspeed during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the short runway.Apr 26, 2008 · N41SS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's inadequate short-field landing procedure and excessive airspeed that resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were gusting unfavorable winds, the short runway, and rocks off the departure end of the strip.Apr 24, 2008 · N134DD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gualala, CAThe pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with…Apr 13, 2008 · N21705 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08IA145Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · New York, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the other helicopter due to his focus on the engine instruments during the initial departure. Contributing to the accident was insufficient helipad spacing.Mar 22, 2008 · N406LH · Minor damage