NTSB investigations, 2016
74 cases where NTSB found Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 121 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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\") = 2016
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '030230'))
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") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '030230')) 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 GAA17CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Warren, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palm Bay, FLUnknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB ERA17LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift.NTSB CEN17LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Goshen, INA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced landing on a rough/soft field.NTSB GAA17CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA17LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.NTSB GAA17CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salmon, IDThe airplane's encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.NTSB CEN17LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management before landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power during a subsequent go-around when the fuel became unported during the climbing turn.NTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Chickaloon, AKThe flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA17CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewkirk Thomas Ray Vans RV 6 · Garland, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway.NTSB GAA17CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos GX · Lowell, ARThe pilot’s decision to take off with a prevailing tailwind and insufficient distance to ensure obstacle clearance, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB GAA17CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllen Robert RV6 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB CEN17LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beasley, TXThe No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck in the “full open” position due to carbon deposits, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJoe Salomone Super CUB SQ2 · Boca Reservoir, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the taxi on unsuitable muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChaudoin George S RV 10 · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC16LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 25 · San Juan, PRThe pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a wet runway, in heavy rain, with tires worn beyond safe limits, which resulted in a hydroplaning condition and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B23 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Hoomissen Gerald J Murphy Elite · Nordman, IDThe floatplane pilot's improper landing flare during landing on choppy water with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to determine the wind direction before landing.NTSB GAA16CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diller, NEThe pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB GAA16CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…NTSB GAA16CA487Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a developing sink hole during taxi on the ramp area.NTSB GAA16CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's improper soft field landing technique on a soft grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Central, AKThe pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.NTSB CEN16CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lebanon, INPC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.NTSB ERA16LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDayton A Babcock Storm · Eustis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning alternator, which precipitated the off-field landing, and the pilot’s decision to attempt to take…NTSB GAA16CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MNThe student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.NTSB ANC16CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Alamosa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff on an uneven runway surface, which resulted in it becoming airborne prematurely, an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer EMB-505 · Sugar Land, TXThe airplane’s hydroplaning during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continuation of an unstabilized approach, his decision to land in heavy rain conditions, and his improper use of the main…NTSB CEN16LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Baldwin, WIThe pilot's decision to land the fully loaded parachutist drop airplane on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length for the landing in high temperature conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun, when a more suitable longer runway was available at…NTSB ANC16CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.NTSB GAA16CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lenoir, NCThe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an emergency descent through fog, a runway overrun on a wet grass runway, and a collision with a ditch and vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to…NTSB WPR16LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Minden, NVThe failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area.NTSB CEN16LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Longmont, COThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.NTSB GAA16CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · New Durham, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.NTSB GAA16CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Cairo, NEThe pilot's decision to fly into deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a precautionary off airport soft field landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane to nose over.NTSB GAA16CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).NTSB GAA16CA335Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S 6S · Richwood, OHThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during an initial climb of an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Lenoir, NCThe student pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate review of the weather conditions with the student and his inadequate…NTSB GAA16CA310Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Greers Ferry, ARThe amphibious airplane pilot's incorrect pitch attitude during landing on choppy water, which resulted in a nose over, and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB GAA16CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Climax, NCAn evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.