NTSB investigations, MN

1,029 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, MN per year, 1964–2026: 1,029 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
  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.

NTSB CEN27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeville, MNOct 18, 2026 · N363CT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Bemidji, MNAug 21, 2026 · N7524H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Paynesville, MNOn June 30, 2026, about 1745 central daylight time, a Beech A36, N8095F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Paynesville Municipal Airport (PEX), Paynesville, Minnesota. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The…Jun 30, 2026 · N8095F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA238Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Winona, MNOn June 25, 2026, about 2000 central daylight time, an Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd Edge Xt-912-L weight-shift-control light sport aircraft, N912CV was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) Winona,…Jun 26, 2026 · N912CV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Glencoe, MNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.Feb 23, 2026 · N279SR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.Nov 5, 2025 · N9054C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA375Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.Sep 11, 2025 · N442DU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportElmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.Aug 20, 2025 · N383JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Pipestone, MNThe failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 20, 2025 · N6557Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.Jul 17, 2025 · N237FC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.Jul 6, 2025 · N18CH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MNThe failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.May 10, 2025 · N453MK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.May 6, 2025 · N202FD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MNThe student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…May 5, 2025 · N7951W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MNThe malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.Dec 12, 2024 · N4823F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Oct 20, 2024 · N583MB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.Oct 8, 2024 · N212FB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Crystal, MNThe failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.Sep 5, 2024 · N4081S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 6, 2024 · N744T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 6, 2024 · N312FM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Forest Lake, MNThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.May 29, 2024 · N177GW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.Apr 5, 2024 · N245EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.Feb 4, 2024 · N360WC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Lake, MNThe pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.Dec 19, 2023 · N46056 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Glencoe, MNThe collision with deer during the landing rollout.Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.Sep 4, 2023 · N321BT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.Sep 3, 2023 · N5254D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 · Hibbing, MNThe ground crew’s failure to secure the backpack at the landing zone (LZ), that resulted in the tail rotor impacting the backpack during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate selection of an area at the LZ, the lack of awareness…Aug 27, 2023 · N19BH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rice, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.Aug 21, 2023 · N943QC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMariner Unknown · Lino Lakes, MNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before landing on water.Jul 9, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 750 · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with the runway.Jun 1, 2023 · N827LC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Longville, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 4, 2023 · N8210R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Maple Lake, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.Mar 19, 2023 · N9088D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA138Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB21 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.Mar 12, 2023 · N789TB · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Montevideo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.Jan 23, 2023 · N7114C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA418Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH701 · Stanton, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.Sep 13, 2022 · N107GM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA427Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188A · Canby, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.Sep 12, 2022 · N2122U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA409Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing.Aug 31, 2022 · N6628J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA404Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Beardsley, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with terrain.Aug 30, 2022 · N7048C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Walker, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.Jul 1, 2022 · N1136 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 21, 2022 · N6346P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Madison, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.May 25, 2022 · N125WY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA191Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6A · Mankato, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a higher airspeed.May 4, 2022 · N5060 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMarlowe Thooft Just Acft Highlander · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.Aug 7, 2021 · N234HW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.Jun 5, 2021 · N3697V · Substantial damage